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Lorraine Harland (Angers) Graffam, 92
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150 years in the making: Middleboro graduates walk the stage
Apponequet Class of 2025 walks into the future
Lakeville Town Meeting voters approve about $1 million in capital improvements
Oak Point residents award $72,500 in scholarships to high school seniors
How a 97-year-old pianist with dementia became a TikTok sensation
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Oak Point residents award $72,500 in scholarships to high school seniors
After year-long fundraising efforts, members of the Oak Point Homeowners Scholarship Fund recently had the satisfaction of...
Lakeville Town Meeting voters approve about $1 million in capital improvements
LAKEVILLE — Voters approved more than $1 million in capital improvements and signed off on the town’s 2026 budget at the...
Lakeville Town Meeting voters approve bylaw changes
LAKEVILLE — Voters approved several changes to the town’s bylaws at the June 9 Town Meeting. The approved changes clarify...
How should Middleboro spend its Community Preservation Fund?
MIDDLEBORO — The Community Preservation Committee is inviting residents to share their priorities for how to use the town’s...
Middleboro Board of Health condemns camper
MIDDLEBORO — The Board of Health condemned a camper parked at 341 West Grove Street at a hearing on June 2. Health Officer...
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Schools
150 years in the making: Middleboro graduates walk the stage
In 1875, Middleboro High School graduated its first class — 150 years later, the Class of 2025 followed in their footsteps...
Apponequet Class of 2025 walks into the future
“I love you, Mom!” shouted Jaden Tavares as he walked across the Apponequet Regional High School football field to receive...
Lakeville student wins first place in state arbor day poster contest
LAKEVILLE — Sterling Anderson, a third grade student at Mullein Hill Christian Academy, has won first place in the statewide...
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Opinion
Opinion: Dyslexia needs improved treatment
To the editor: As a social work student, I reached out to our community through a Facebook page to discover a pressing issue...
Opinion: Child hunger needs to be addressed
To the editor: Child hunger in Massachusetts is an escalating issue that deeply affects developing individuals. As a social...
To the editor: Easter is welcome season of renewal
To the editor: I remember bringing my young family to Easter sunrise services in the park. Everyone exchanged pleasant...
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Obituaries
Lorraine Harland (Angers) Graffam, 92
Lorraine Harland (Angers) Graffam, 92, of Middleboro, MA passed away with family by her side on Saturday 6/7/2025 following...
Neil Barry Beshansky, 74
MIDDLEBOROUGH - Neil Barry Beshansky, age 74, of Middleborough, formerly of Dorchester, died on Friday, June 6, 2025, at his...
Gordon Russell Fawcett Jr.
Gordon Russell Fawcett Jr.June 21, 1937 – June 4, 2025 Gordon Russell Fawcett Jr. was called home to be with his Lord on...
Ronald “Ronnie” Matthews, 86
Ronald “Ronnie” Matthews, 86, of Middleboro, MA, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in...
Ronald R. Piava, 87
Ronald R. Piava of Middleboro died peacefully on May 31, 2025 following a period of declining health. Ron was 87. He was...
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Veteran appreciation, Father’s Day and more to do this week
Oak Point residents award $72,500 in scholarships to high school seniors
Apponequet softball falls to Foxborough deep into playoff run
Lakeville Town Meeting voters approve about $1 million in capital improvements
Lakeville Town Meeting voters approve bylaw changes
How should Middleboro spend its Community Preservation Fund?
How a 97-year-old pianist with dementia became a TikTok sensation
150 years in the making: Middleboro graduates walk the stage
Apponequet Class of 2025 walks into the future
Playoffs continue for high school sports, here’s the schedule
Sports
Apponequet softball falls to Foxborough deep into playoff run
LAKEVILLE — The Apponequet Regional High School softball team will not advance to the Final Four after a 9-3 loss to the...
Playoffs continue for high school sports, here’s the schedule
It’s playoff season for high school sports, and between Apponequet Regional and Middleboro High Schools, four teams remain...
Middleboro High baseball playoff run ends at home
MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro High School baseball team got the bats going in the second round of the playoffs against Grafton...
High school sports head to the playoffs, here’s the schedule
It’s playoff season for high school sports, and between Apponequet Regional and Middleboro High Schools, eight teams have...
Middleboro High’s Newcomb traded from Sox to Athletics
Middleboro High School star pitcher Sean Newcomb has traded in his red socks for the green, yellow and white of the...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Police save Lakeville woman from $20,000 Bitcoin scam
LAKEVILLE — A quick response from Lakeville and Raynham police officers prevented a 73-year-old woman from losing $20,000 to...
Child hit by vehicle in Lakeville, injuries not serious
LAKEVILLE — A child was injured after being hit by a vehicle Monday evening near 80 Precinct St. The injuries are not...
Four Middleboro firefighters graduate from state firefighting academy
MIDDLEBORO — Four new firefighters are joining the Middleboro Fire Department after graduating from the Massachusetts...
Lakeville firefighters prevent car fire from spreading to home
LAKEVILLE — A vehicle caught fire in the driveway of a Southworth Street home Friday afternoon, but firefighters contained...
Middleboro man arrested on child pornography charges
MIDDLEBORO — Police arrested a Middleboro man Thursday, May 22, on child pornography charges. Kenneth Lanham, 31, was...
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People
How a 97-year-old pianist with dementia became a TikTok sensation
MIDDLEBORO — Elaine Lebar may not know where she is or what she’s going to do in the next five minutes. But she can play the...
Middle school principal to honor fallen soldier with 31-mile run
LAKEVILLE — Freetown Lakeville Middle School Principal Jacqueline Francisco will run 31 miles on Sunday, May 25 in honor of...
Fifth-grader to head to Washington D.C. with help of Middleboro Rotary Club
The Middleboro Rotary Club is sponsoring Austin Card, a fifth-grade student at Mary K. Goode School, to attend the Junior...
Lakeville resident laces up for charitable cause
LAKEVILLE — This year will mark a decade and about 30 charitable miles walked for Ellen Camacho, a Lakeville resident who...
Teenager shares a love of reading with the Middleboro Rotary Club
MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Rotary Club recently received a donation of children’s books from a local teenager, Samantha...
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Happenings
Veteran appreciation, Father’s Day and more to do this week
Father’s Day is near and there’s plenty to do this week. Ken Monterio returns to the Middleboro Council on Aging to...
A day for veterans and families in Middleboro
MIDDLEBORO — The town of Middleboro will hold its second annual Veterans and Family Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 14,...
Fathers will feel the rhythm
At this truly note-able event, acoustic musician Ken Monterio returns to the Middleboro Council on Aging to celebrate Father...
Middleboro church to host free vacation Bible school for children
MIDDLEBORO — Central Congregational Church will host a free Vacation Bible School for children ages 3 through grade 6 from...
Bingo was their name-o
Game faces will be on while participants play Bingo every Monday night starting at 6 p.m. at the the Middleboro Elks #1274...
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Arts
New exhibit at to True Grit Art Gallery to explore moments in color and memory
MIDDLEBORO — True Grit Art Gallery will host Snapshots in Oil, a solo exhibition featuring more than 48 oil paintings by...
Drawn together: Chalk It Up brings together artists of all abilities
The parking lot next to Town Hall in Middleboro was transformed into a giant canvas on Sunday as artists of all ages...
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From Our Members
Support Damien’s Pantry & Cheer on the Wareham Gatemen!
Damien’s Pantry
Jun 12
Come support Damien’s Pantry and cheer on the Wareham Gatemen as they take on the Yarmouth-Dennis...
Damien’s Pantry Updates Service Area
Damien’s Pantry
Jun 11
Damien’s Pantry has updated our service area. Due to the increasing and urgent needs of nearby...
MAC Theater presents The Glass Menagerie - by Tennessee Williams opens Friday!
Marion Art Center
Jun 11
MAC Theater Presents "The Glass Menagerie" By Tennessee Williams Directed by Donn Tyler Join us for...
WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTRATION
H2O Care
Jun 09
Whole house water filtration systems will address various water quality issues experienced in...
Southcoast Health Welcomes Five New Providers to the Community Health System
Southcoast Health
Jun 04
Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit community health system welcomed...
We’re Sculpting Sea Creatures at Mudstone Studios!
Mudstone Studios
Jun 04
Mudstone Studios is offering a Sea Creatures handbuilding class beginning on Wednesday, August 13th...
Short-Term vs. Long-Term CDs
BankFive
Jun 04
Certificates of deposit (commonly referred to as CDs) are a reliable savings option offering a...
Dine Out & Support Damien’s Pantry
Damien’s Pantry
Jun 03
Treat your family to a night out at Red Robin on Tuesday, June 24th and 20% of food sales will come...
Come to a Fun Friend-Raiser at Damien’s Pantry!
Damien’s Pantry
Jun 03
Join us at Damien’s Pantry for a Friend-Raiser on June 10th at 6pm for a night of food & prizes...
BLUE/GREEN STAINING FROM LOW ph WATER
H2O Care
Jun 03
LOW pH EVIDENCED BY BLUE / GREEN STAINING & CORROSION OF PIPES
Dissolved Copper from...
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Upcoming Events
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Hear this from ear to ear
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Willie, Waylon and the Lakeville Council on Aging
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Loss isn’t easy
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Fathers will feel the rhythm
Friday, June 13
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Art thou ready for some color?
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May the best ball win
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A day for veterans and families in Middleboro
Monday, June 16
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Bingo was their name-o
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CREATING TEXTURE WITH WATERCOLOR
Wednesday, June 18
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CREATING TEXTURE WITH WATERCOLOR
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Real Estate
SOLD! Plymouth Pondfront
Plymouth
$375,000.00
Just listed ... to SOLD! Everyone has been asking about our spring market predictions… and from...
Upper Cape Realty
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL or WEEKLY SUMMER RENTAL
Wareham
$4,500.00
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL SEP-MAY $4500/month or WEEKLY RENTAL JUN-AUG $4900/week...
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
Open House Sunday 12-2pm in Falmouth
Falmouth
$819,000.00
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025 from 12:00-2:00 20 Swallow St, Falmouth ... Who loves one level...
Upper Cape Realty
Mogan Park Mobile Home
Wareham
$159,900.00
Welcome to Mogan Park, a 55+community. The park offers a quiet location, but it is close to all...
Upper Cape Realty
Senior 62+ Apartments Starting at $1,399
Bourne
$1,399.00
WAREHAM’S HIDDEN GEM! APPLY TODAY! 1- & 2-BR Apartments Available for Immediate Occupancy...
Swifts Landing
Senior 62+ Apartments Starting at $1,399
Bourne
$1,399.00
WAREHAM’S HIDDEN GEM! APPLY TODAY! 1- & 2-BR Apartments Available for Immediate Occupancy...
Swifts Landing
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