Middleboro will always love her MIDDLEBORO -- Five months before her death, which has triggered worldwide grief, Dolly… Middleboro man arrested after 15 stolen firearms are recovered MIDDLEBORO -- A Middleboro man has been charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition… Apponequet students get new internship and business courses this year LAKEVILLE – As Apponequet Regional High School students return to class on Wednesday, Sept. 2,… Meet Sarah Hewins, Democratic candidate for 2nd Plymouth District MIDDLEBORO — Democrat Sarah Hewins is campaigning on her more than 25 years of public service in… Learning the A-B-Cs of new Middleboro school year MIDDLEBORO – As the summer season fades, Middleboro Public Schools students are returning to the… What's New Soule to host harvest fair Sept. 26 Sheep herding demonstration Aug. 29 A-tisket, a-tasket, learn to make a purse basket Most Popular Middleboro man arrested after 15 stolen firearms are recovered Tree falls on Lakeville home, injures occupant Middleboro and Lakeville head to the polls for primary elections Learning the A-B-Cs of new Middleboro school year Newly released butterflies make hearts flutter News Middleboro will always love her MIDDLEBORO -- Five months before her death, which has triggered worldwide grief, Dolly Parton visited Middleboro Of… Apponequet students get new internship and business courses this year LAKEVILLE – As Apponequet Regional High School students return to class on Wednesday, Sept. 2, they’ll have many new… Meet Sarah Hewins, Democratic candidate for 2nd Plymouth District MIDDLEBORO — Democrat Sarah Hewins is campaigning on her more than 25 years of public service in hopes of finally flipping… Living history: Oliver Estate welcomes public to events MIDDLEBORO -- Benjamin Franklin slept here. John and Abigail Adams ate dinner. And centuries later, residents from… Food pantry established at Lakeville Church of the Nazarene LAKEVILLE _ The Lakeville Church of the Nazarene has launched a monthly community food pantry to provide food assistance,… Schools Freelake schools receive funds for literacy tutoring LAKEVILLE -- The Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District will receive state funding for early literacy tutoring during… Firm sought to review Freetown-Lakeville school district finances LAKEVILLE -- An accounting firm is being sought to review the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District’s… Freetown-Lakeville school committee accepts reduced budget LAKEVILLE -- After months of lengthy and sometimes heated discussions, the Freetown-Lakeville School Committee has… Opinion Opinion: Senior center new name better reflects identity To the Editor: The Lakeville Council on Aging, or Lakeville Senior Center, has been proud to serve older adults in our… Opinion: Beat the heat while cooling energy costs To the editor: None of us can control what happens to energy prices on the world stage. But we consumers do have one tool… Opinion: Old Colony project offers strong return on investment To the editor: Six years ago, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District began a journey that will… Opinion: Supporting new Old Colony is a no-brainer To the Editor, Please vote “yes” for a new Old Colony Voc-Tech High School. My wife and I are both in our 70s, property… Opinion: Turn off the tap on PFAS To the editor: Earlier this month Middleboro’s Town Meeting voted to spend $62 million to treat harmful PFAS compounds in… Obituaries Rachael Ann (Tingley) Sert, 46 BUZZARDS BAY - Rachael Ann (Tingley) Sert, age 46, of Buzzards Bay, formerly of Plymouth and… Richard Antone Erickson, 86 Richard Antone Erickson, 86, of Middleboro, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, surrounded by his… Russell “Russ” Gaylord Wynn, Sr., 83 It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce that heaven gained another angel on August 12, 2026. Surrounded by… Valerie Ann Fontaine, 85 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Valerie Ann Fontaine, age 85, of Middleborough, died on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the South… Florine Nancy (Skaradoski) Eaton, 90 EAST WAREHAM - Florine Nancy (Skaradoski) Eaton, age 90, of East Wareham, formerly of New Smyrna Beach,… Middleboro will always love her Middleboro man arrested after 15 stolen firearms are recovered Apponequet students get new internship and business courses this year Meet Sarah Hewins, Democratic candidate for 2nd Plymouth District Learning the A-B-Cs of new Middleboro school year Living history: Oliver Estate welcomes public to events Newly released butterflies make hearts flutter Food pantry established at Lakeville Church of the Nazarene Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro welcomes new music director Middleboro and Lakeville head to the polls for primary elections Police, Fire & Courts Safety critical component at new Lakeville fire station LAKEVILLE -- The new Lakeville fire station will be a life changer for the town, Fire Chief Michael O’Brien said. Literally… Man living in Lakeville office charged with possessing more than 200 grams of cocaine LAKEVILLE -- A Lakeville man who is apparently a registered sex offender was charged in federal court in Boston with drug… Lakeville man named police chief at Mass Bay Community College LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville resident Robert Stephanian has been named chief of the MassBay Community College Police Department.… Four pets killed in Middleboro house fire MIDDLEBORO -- Four pets died in a house fire Thursday afternoon at 38 Vernon St., Interim Fire Chief Dana Fontaine said.… Lakeville firefighter among academy graduates LAKEVILLE -- Paul Machunksi of Lakeville was one of 20 firefighters who graduated July 31 from the 50-day Career Recruit… People Good Scout: Eagle builds new donation bin for Middleboro Animal Shelter MIDDLEBORO — After Casey Cash saw his older brother complete his Eagle Scout project for the Middleboro Animal Shelter,… Lakeville cyclist to ride 80 miles for his 80th birthday LAKEVILLE -- Some people might celebrate their 80th birthdays with 80 candles and a party. Robert Friedman of Lakeville is… Arts Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro welcomes new music director MIDDLEBORO -- The Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro has welcomed a new director of music ministry. Tony Winters… Music to fill the August air at Ted Williams Camp LAKEVILLE -- Tunes will waft through the trees in August as the Lakeville Park Commission presents Music in the Pines… Pipe band to celebrate 10 years of making music, memories MIDDLEBORO -- The Old Colony Highlanders Pipe Band is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The band will mark a decade of… Cash, Dylan and Toe Jam Puppet Band in concert at library LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Public Library is hosting two free concerts in August. Pembroke singer-songwriter Matt York will… Business A spirited venture: Lakeville couple opens retreat at winery LAKEVILLE -- A Lakeville couple has popped the cork on a new venture that combines their love of France and their artistic… From Our Members Here’s what’s new in Copilot Wave 3 ACT Smart IT Aug 24 If you use Microsoft 365 every day, you’ve probably noticed that Copilot hasn’t stood… Clean Out Your Closets for Damien's Pantry FunDrive Damien’s Pantry Aug 24 Clean out your closets for Damien's Food Pantry! We are collecting clothes, household… Learn to Play Mahjong! Sippican Woman's Club Aug 22 Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mahjong? Now's your chance! Join us for a… Reality Check: A Guide to Navigating the AI Information Flood Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Aug 22 … Your Phone Probably Isn’t Listening to You… But The Truth Is Even More Disturbing ACT Smart IT Aug 21 Most of us have already decided that our phone is spying on us. 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