Finance Committee calls for forensic auditMIDDLEBORO — A week after voters approved a pared down budget at Town Meeting, officials tackled… 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… Elected officials salaries cut to save full-time position LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Town Meeting voters approved cutting the salaries of elected town officials… Town Meeeting rejects call for more school funds LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Town Meeting voters approved a $38.2 million budget Monday, June 8,… Fire chief officially resigns effective June 30 MIDDLEBORO — The town parted ways with Fire Chief Owen Thompson, who has been on administrative… What's New Barry Haskell, 79 Master gardener to discuss plant propogation Christine Anne (Jeffery) Donoghue, 70 Honor vigil, peaceful protest set for June 14 Free vacation Bible school scheduled Most Popular Fire chief officially resigns effective June 30 New interim superintendent seeks to build relationships New Middleboro High graduates 'blew the doors off' with energy Budget, meals tax among Lakeville Town Meeting issues Apponequet graduates urged to say 'yes' to life News Finance Committee calls for forensic audit MIDDLEBORO — A week after voters approved a pared down budget at Town Meeting, officials tackled layoffs and a potential… 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… Elected officials salaries cut to save full-time position LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Town Meeting voters approved cutting the salaries of elected town officials to restore the full-time… Town Meeeting rejects call for more school funds LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Town Meeting voters approved a $38.2 million budget Monday, June 8, rejecting efforts to add… Old Colony Building Project returns to polls June 20 LAKEVILLE — Voters will once again be asked to approve a $288 million project proposal for a new Old Colony Regional… Schools 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,… Industrious Old Colony students sign on with future employers ROCHESTER -- Four Lakeville seniors signed letters of intent to their future employers during Old Colony Regional… Old Colony vote informational meeting June 6 A meeting to discuss the details of a proposed $288 million build a new high school at Old Colony Regional Vocational… 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 Barry Haskell, 79 Barry Haskell, 79, of Sandwich, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. He was born in Middleboro, Massachusetts, to loving… Christine Anne (Jeffery) Donoghue, 70 Christine Anne (Jeffery) Donoghue, lovingly known as Tina, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at The Residence at Five… Jethro O. Ashley, Jr., 97 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Jethro O. Ashley, Jr., age 97, of Middleborough, died peacefully on Saturday evening, May 30, 2026, at the… Brian Howard Reynolds, 81 Brian Howard Reynolds, 81, of Dennis, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. Born on May 31, 1944, in… Demetra C. (Flaskis) Hixson, 86 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Demetra C. (Flaskis) Hixson, age 86, of Middleborough, formerly of Bridgewater, died peacefully… Finance Committee calls for forensic audit Combatting tardiness: South Coast schools use data, relationships to increase student attendance Elected officials salaries cut to save full-time position Town Meeeting rejects call for more school funds Fire chief officially resigns effective June 30 Kids and police make a splash at Memorial Elementary field day New Middleboro High graduates 'blew the doors off' with energy Apponequet graduates urged to say 'yes' to life Industrious Old Colony students sign on with future employers Old Colony Building Project returns to polls June 20 Sports 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 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… Over 320 grams of cocaine, 50 grams of fentanyl seized this year in Middleboro MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro Police have seized more than 320 grams of cocaine and 50 grams of fentanyl since January, police… 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… Don't chicken out: Snuggle with a silkie at Sip and Stroll MIDDLEBORO -- They could have named this event Sip and Stroll with Silkies. 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