\Middleboro Town Manager search delayed as consultants are questioned MIDDLEBORO -- The road to hiring a new town manager has hit a speed bump, MiddleboroSelect Board… Middleboro updates water restrictions amid less severe droughtMIDDLEBORO – The Middleboro Select Board approved a new set of water usage restrictions during its… Early voting begins Aug. 22 in Lakeville LAKEVILLE -- Key dates are approaching in Lakeville for the Sept. 1 state primary election. The… Middleboro Elks lend helping hand to veteran needing housing MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro Elks Esteemed Leading Knight Barbara Doucette and Past Exalted Ruler… Sundaes on a Friday at Lakeville ice cream social On a hot day nothing hits right quite like ice cream. Summer was celebrated Friday, Aug. 14 during… What's New Revolutionary era comes to life at Peirce Homestead Rachael Ann (Tingley) Sert, 46 Richard Antone Erickson, 86 Russell “Russ” Gaylord Wynn, Sr., 83 Valerie Ann Fontaine, 85 Most Popular Lakeville man named police chief at Mass Bay Community College Man living in Lakeville office charged with possessing more than 200 grams of cocaine Still going strong after 75 years, 4-H fair returns Labor Day weekend Dogs to bring their herding instincts to national competition State Rep. Gaskey accused of sexual harassment News \Middleboro Town Manager search delayed as consultants are questioned MIDDLEBORO -- The road to hiring a new town manager has hit a speed bump, MiddleboroSelect Board members were informed at… Middleboro updates water restrictions amid less severe drought MIDDLEBORO – The Middleboro Select Board approved a new set of water usage restrictions during its Monday, Aug. 17 meeting… Early voting begins Aug. 22 in Lakeville LAKEVILLE -- Key dates are approaching in Lakeville for the Sept. 1 state primary election. The last day to register to… Middleboro Elks lend helping hand to veteran needing housing MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro Elks Esteemed Leading Knight Barbara Doucette and Past Exalted Ruler Honorary Life Member,… Sundaes on a Friday at Lakeville ice cream social On a hot day nothing hits right quite like ice cream. Summer was celebrated Friday, Aug. 14 during an ice cream social at… 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 Town Manager search delayed as consultants are questioned Middleboro updates water restrictions amid less severe drought Early voting begins Aug. 22 in Lakeville Middleboro Elks lend helping hand to veteran needing housing Sundaes on a Friday at Lakeville ice cream social Republican candidates offer different approaches for 2nd Plymouth District seat Freelake schools receive funds for literacy tutoring State Rep. Gaskey accused of sexual harassment Dogs to bring their herding instincts to national competition Man living in Lakeville office charged with possessing more than 200 grams of cocaine Police, Fire & Courts 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… Teen receives life-threatening injuries in Lakeville crash LAKEVILLE -- A 17-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries and a woman was also hurt in a motor vehicle crash near… Middleboro camp counselor arrested on child porn charges MIDDLEBORO -- A Middleboro camp administrator and head counselor has been arrested on two counts of possession of child… Middleboro man arrested in $1.5 million deed fraud, money laundering MIDDLEBORO -- A Middleboro man was one of three people charged in a multi-state scheme to defraud property owners by… 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 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… New agent added to Jack Conway Lakeville team LAKEVILLE -- Laura Ward has joined the Jack Conway team of Lakeville real estate agents. Before beginning her real estate… From Our Members Movies by the Bay Wareham CORE Aug 17 A Community Movie Night Returns to the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell in Onset Wareham CORE to… Exploring Historical Fiction: Inspiration & Education Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Aug 17 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Southcoast Health Announces Addition of Five Physicians and Three Advanced Practice Providers Southcoast Health Aug 14 Southcoast Health is pleased to… 289 Chace Street, Unit B • Clinton, MA LaForce Realty Aug 13 289 Chace Street, Unit B — Clinton, MA OPEN HOUSE • AUGUST 16 • 11 AM–2 PM MOTIVATED… Is the U.S. Government Banning Roombas? ACT Smart IT Aug 12 From August 3, 2026The short answer is: not your current Roomba, and not… Chamber Series Tickets Now On Sale New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Aug 12 South Coast Chamber Music Series Announces 2026–… Water Views + ADU! Charming Wareham Home Near the Water LaForce Realty Aug 12 Open House – August 16 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 22 Ave A Wareham, MA 02571… MAC Theater Auditions! Tiny Beautiful Things Marion Art Center Aug 06 MAC Theater Auditions Saturday, August 8, 11:00am-1:00pmMonday, August 10, 6:00-8:00pm… Classical Strings and Traditional Fados New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Aug 04 Take a break from the everyday and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of music… The Constant Wife - Opens Friday August 14th at the MAC Marion Art Center Aug 04 Somerset Maugham’s classic play is reimagined for the late 1960s, when women’s liberation was… Upcoming Events Wednesday, August 19 6:30 pm to9:00 pm Onset Summer of Love Concert final concert 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, August 21 7:00 am to10:00 am Damien's Pantry Summer Snack Bags
