Three local women vie for Miss Massachusetts, Miss Massachusetts Teen MIDDLEBORO -- Two young women with ties to Middleboro will be vying for the title of Miss… Lakeville to revote the school budget July 27 LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville will host a special town meeting July 27 to reconsider the school budget… Community celebrates with Pride in Middleboro MIDDLEBORO -- Several hundred visitors attended Middleboro’s pride festival June 13, with… Water restrictions in place in Middleboro The Middleboro Select Board, which also serves as the town’s water commissioners, has… Lakeville voters to decide June 20 on Old Colony rebuild LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville voters will return to the polls Saturday, June 20 to decide on a $288… What's New Magic is in the air for Lakeville summer reading Opinion: Supporting new Old Colony is a no-brainer Local author to discuss 'The Ledger' June 22 Opinion: Turn off the tap on PFAS Laurie A. (Bradley) Curtin, 52 Most Popular High-speed chase ends in Middleboro with two arrests Honeybees from Oak Point create a buzz Middleboro native, former police officer honored Larry Dutra, 67 Middleboro baseball beats Apponequet to win state championship News Three local women vie for Miss Massachusetts, Miss Massachusetts Teen MIDDLEBORO -- Two young women with ties to Middleboro will be vying for the title of Miss Massachusetts at the 2026 Miss… Lakeville to revote the school budget July 27 LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville will host a special town meeting July 27 to reconsider the school budget after the Freetown… Community celebrates with Pride in Middleboro MIDDLEBORO -- Several hundred visitors attended Middleboro’s pride festival June 13, with organizer Alex Cook describing… Water restrictions in place in Middleboro The Middleboro Select Board, which also serves as the town’s water commissioners, has restricted outdoor water use as… Plant a Seed, Read summer library program nourishes community MIDDLEBORO -- Harvest a summer of fun at the Middleborough Public Library with summer reading programs for kids, teens, and… Schools Lakeville voters to decide June 20 on Old Colony rebuild LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville voters will return to the polls Saturday, June 20 to decide on a $288 million new school building… Combatting tardiness: South Coast schools use data, relationships to increase student attendance When Apponequet Regional High School students get to school late, they can expect to be handed a paper slip for their… Kids and police make a splash at Memorial Elementary field day MIDDLEBORO -- Memorial Early Childhood Center youngsters had tons of fun at the annual field day May 28. During the event,… Opinion Opinion: A new Old Colony building makes financial sense Sound financial sense is required for citizens to be truly informed. Taxes are a personal financial burden, but some… Letter to the Editor: Regarding Lakeville tax override To the Editor: Lakeville residents understand that the budget pressure facing the town is real. But before taxpayers are… Letter to the Editor: Regarding home medical care licensure To the Editor, As a certified home health professional, I see every day how much trust families place in the caregivers who… Obituaries Laurie A. (Bradley) Curtin, 52 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Laurie A. (Bradley) Curtin, age 52, of Middleborough, died on Friday, June 12, 2026, surrounded… Robert "BOB" E. Desrosiers, 87 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Robert "BOB" E. Desrosiers, 87, of Middleborough, died peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026, at… Diane M. (Elliott) Koch, 66 Diane M. (Elliott) Koch, age 66, of Middleboro, MA, passed away peacefully on June 12th, surrounded by her loving family… Larry Dutra, 67 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Larry Dutra, age 67, of Middleborough, died peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Beth… Frederick B. Nobles, 77 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frederick B. Nobles, age 77, of Middleborough, Massachusetts. Fred… Three local women vie for Miss Massachusetts, Miss Massachusetts Teen Lakeville to revote the school budget July 27 Community celebrates with Pride in Middleboro Water restrictions in place in Middleboro Lakeville voters to decide June 20 on Old Colony rebuild High-speed chase ends in Middleboro with two arrests Honeybees from Oak Point create a buzz Middleboro baseball beats Apponequet to win state championship Strong Apponequet softball season comes to end with loss Plant a Seed, Read summer library program nourishes community Sports Strong Apponequet softball season comes to end with loss WORCESTER -- The Apponequet Regional High School softball team fell short of the Division 3 state championship title after… Track team on a run of breaking school records MIDDLEBORO -- Several Middleboro High School track athletes broke school records at the MIAA District Championships held… Police, Fire & Courts Fire chief officially resigns effective June 30 MIDDLEBORO — The town parted ways with Fire Chief Owen Thompson, who has been on administrative leave since late March, in a… Lakeville police arrest two youths for car breaks, pursuit Two juveniles were arrested after a police pursuit into Fall River and charged in connection with car break-ins and a… Middleboro man charged with stabbing on Miller Street MIDDLEBORO — A Middleboro man faces assault with intent to murder charges after a stabbing on Miller Street early Monday… Man seriously hurt in Lakeville motorcycle crash LAKEVILLE -- A man was seriously injured Sunday, May 31 in a motorcycle crash at County and Freetown streets, according to… Co-defendant of Middleboro man sentenced for attempting to kill witness A Wareham man connected to Middleboro resident Elijah Melton, who was charged with a murder-for-hire conspiracy that… Arts Christian artist to perform in Middleboro June 14 Sony recording artist Jamie Kimmett returns to the Central Congregational Church in Middleboro on Sunday June 14 at 9 and… 'Weird’ book club launches at Lakeville library LAKEVILLE -- Readers of books that are a bit strange, shocking, and weird can now join a brand new quarterly book club at… Pride Day to return June 13, 'brighter than ever' MIDDLEBORO -- Pride Day is returning to Middleboro June 13 after a three-year absence. “We’re back and brighter than ever… Netflix standout to perform, teach at Alley Theatre MIDDLEBORO -- Netflix "Building the Band" singer and Wareham native Peter Vincent Carboni will be at The Alley Theatre,… UU Middleboro presents music program May 31 MIDDLEBORO -- Music Sunday will feature “What Does Music Express’’ at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 31 at UU Middleboro, 25… Business Shop and celebrate at Sip & Stroll Block Party MIDDLEBORO --- Music, vendors and food will be features of The Sip & Stroll Block Party, which will runs Saturday, May… From Our Members OBA Kayak Poker Run on 6/27 Onset Bay Association Jun 16 ONSET BAY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL KAYAK POKER RUNWHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2026 (Rain date June 28… Onset Summer of Love Concerts begin 6/24! Onset Bay Association Jun 16 Free live music returns to the waterfront in Onset! Meet us at the Bandshell located at… OBA Soiree Fundraiser on 7/11 at The Bay Pointe Club! Onset Bay Association Jun 16 Please join us for the inaugural OBA Summer Soiree for an evening of music, … Southcoast Health Expands Clinical Team with Addition of Nine New Providers Southcoast Health Jun 16 Southcoast Health is pleased to… Friends Academy Graduates 21 in Class of 2026 Friends Academy Jun 10 Friends Academy celebrated the graduation of 21 eighth grade students under sunny skies on the… Our Town - Won't you visit? Marion Art Center Jun 10 MAC Theater PresentsOur Town By Thornton WilderDirected by Pippa Asker Show Dates: June 12… Joint Networking Canal Cruise! Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Jun 09 Join the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce along with the Cranberry Country Chamber for… Fueled by star returners, Wareham Gatemen eye third consecutive playoff berth Wareham Gatemen Jun 09 The countdown is on: just four days until Cape Cod Baseball League Opening Day and the start of… Down Payment Gifts: Rules, Requirements, and How They Work BankFive Jun 08 Down payment gifts can make homeownership more possible, especially for first-time buyers. But… LastPass Breach Settlement: What It Means for You ACT Smart IT Jun 05 June 2, 2026Listen to Radio Broadcast HEREIf you used LastPass in 2022 and were affected… Upcoming Events Friday, June 19 7:00 am to10:00 am Damien's Pantry Summer Snack Bags Saturday, June 20 10:00 am to2:00 pm DeFran Studios Watercolor Pop-Up at Tide & True 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 10:00 am to2:00 pm Multi-Vendor Parisian Inspired Market at Tide & True 10:00 am to 2:00 pm