Public Works director calls to privatize trash collectionMIDDLEBORO – The Department of Public Works director wants to privatize Middleboro’s curbside trash… Man, 24, killed in Lakeville crash LAKEVILLE -- A 24-year-old man was killed following a crash Sept. 7 involving the motorcycle he… Seeds planted bloom into successful summer of reading MIDDLEBORO -- Youngsters logged more than half a million minutes reading through Plant a Seed,… Sept. 11 anniversary to be remembered Twenty-five years ago, thousands of people were killed when terrorists flew planes into the World… Wood flowers will bloom at Sip and Stroll MIDDLEBORO -- Wood flower florist Kelly Totman of Middleboro will be one of the vendors at Sip… What's New John F. Sylvia Scary stuff: Paranormal event at Middleboro Town Hall Lakeville Lions fair Sept. 19 Carnival, open house Sept. 12 Only rain should go down the drain, officials say Most Popular Two seriously injured in Lakeville crash Freda Evelyn Hall Ruel, 80 Goats, cows, mini-horses, they're all there at 4-H fair Man, 24, killed in Lakeville crash Tamra L. (Whalen) Madden, 82 News Public Works director calls to privatize trash collection MIDDLEBORO – The Department of Public Works director wants to privatize Middleboro’s curbside trash and recycling collection… Seeds planted bloom into successful summer of reading MIDDLEBORO -- Youngsters logged more than half a million minutes reading through Plant a Seed, Middleboro Library’s summer… Vaccine clinic Oct. 21 A vaccine clinic will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the ballroom of the Middleboro Town… Sept. 11 anniversary to be remembered Twenty-five years ago, thousands of people were killed when terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center and the… Storytimes, genealogy talk at Lakeville library LAKEVILLE -- Two events are coming up at the Lakeville Public Library. Weekly fall story hour at the Lakeville Public… Schools Excitement, sadness mix as Middleboro returns to school MIDDLEBORO -- Back to school is a lesson in mixed emotions for Middleboro students. Their first day of school was… Making friends, learning lessons: Lakeville students start school LAKEVILLE -- New friends, new schools, the first day of classes brings a special kind of excitement, Lakeville youngsters… Middleboro schools finance director leaving for Old Rochester district Former Middleboro Interim Superintendent of Schools and Director of Business and Finance Michael Perrone is leaving for a… Opinion Letter to the editor: Tom White did town a disservice To the editor At the Aug. 31 Middleboro select board meeting, Selectman Tom White engaged in a blatant, small-minded… 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… Obituaries John F. Sylvia John F. Sylvia was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, Navy veteran, and friend whose quiet strength, generous spirit,… Richard S. “Dick” Cook, 88 Richard S. “Dick” Cook, 88, of Plymouth, Taunton, and Middleborough, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was the… Ruby Darlene (Matheson) Harper, 91 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Ruby Darlene (Matheson) Harper, age 91, of Middleborough, the Oak Point Community, formerly of… John A. Bartol, Sr. John A. Bartol, Sr., died peacefully at home on August 31, 2026, following a lengthy illness and surrounded by his loved… Freda Evelyn Hall Ruel, 80 MATTAPOISETT— Freda Evelyn Hall Ruel came into this world the same way she would live life, on her own terms. Born in an… Public Works director calls to privatize trash collection Man, 24, killed in Lakeville crash Seeds planted bloom into successful summer of reading Sept. 11 anniversary to be remembered Wood flowers will bloom at Sip and Stroll Comic Sweeney to go for laughs at Alley Theatre Two seriously injured in Lakeville crash Goats, cows, mini-horses, they're all there at 4-H fair Book it to the library to check out family-supported renovations State slows the tides on Middleboro surf park plan Police, Fire & Courts Middleboro man arrested after 15 stolen firearms are recovered MIDDLEBORO -- A Middleboro man has been charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition after 15 firearms stolen… Tree falls on Lakeville home, injures occupant LAKEVILLE -- A man was injured Wednesday evening when a tree fell on a home on 3rd Avenue, causing significant damage,… 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… 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 Wood flowers will bloom at Sip and Stroll MIDDLEBORO -- Wood flower florist Kelly Totman of Middleboro will be one of the vendors at Sip & Stroll Harvest to take… Comic Sweeney to go for laughs at Alley Theatre MIDDLEBORO -- New England comic Steve Sweeney is returning to Middleboro on Friday, Oct. 2 for an appearance at the Alley… 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… From Our Members EXCITING NEWS FROM LOPES PLAYGROUND — PHASE 2 BEGINS! Wareham CORE Sep 10 ♿🌿 EXCITING NEWS FROM LOPES PLAYGROUND — PHASE 2 BEGINS! 🌿♿ Wareham CORE is very excited… Classical Strings and Traditional Fados New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Sep 10 Take a break from the everyday and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of music… TikTok’s $400 Million Wake Up Call: What Parents and Everyday Users Need to Know ACT Smart IT Sep 09 If your kid has ever begged to use TikTok, here’s the part you probably didn’t know: the… Celebrate Cape Cod Canal Day! Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Sep 09 September 19th (rain date 9/20) The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce invites you to a… Chamber Series Season Opener New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Sep 09 South Coast Chamber Music Series Season Opener: SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL … Movies by the Bay Wareham CORE Sep 08 🎬🌊 What a Perfect Night for Movies by the Bay! 🌊🎬On behalf of Wareham CORE, we want to say a… Harvest Moon Festival 9/26 needs Volunteers! Onset Bay Association Sep 06 Please join us for the Onset Harvest Moon Festival! Saturday, September 26th, 2026. Rain date 9/… Southcoast Health Expands Care Teams with Addition of Four Physicians and Three Advanced Practice Practitioners Southcoast Health Sep 04 Southcoast Health is pleased to… September with the Wareham Land Trust Wareham Land Trust Aug 31 Summer may be winding down but September is a wonderful time to get outside in Wareham… Upcoming Events
