Lakeville breaks ground on a ‘piece of history’ with the town’s new fire stationLAKEVILLE — For decades Lakeville firefighters have felt the harm and constraints of an aging fire… Meet the Lakeville Select Board candidate Evagelia ‘Lia’ Fabian LAKEVILLE — Longtime Lakeville resident Evagelia ‘Lia’ Fabian has served two terms on the Select… Meet the Lakeville Select Board candidate Kristen HowardLAKEVILLE — Longtime cyber security expert and Lakeville resident Kristen Howard is running for a… Meet the Lakeville Select Board candidate Maureen CanditoLAKEVILLE — First-term Select Board member Maureen Candito is vying for reelection to alleviate… Middleboro school district awaits word from town on future budget impacts, further cuts anticipated MIDDLEBORO — School district leaders will give answers to the scope of cuts and financial impacts… What's New Peter Vincent Francisco Arthur Tripp Edgerly, 91 Easter events at the Cornerstone Community Church of Lakeville Thomas "Larry" Tate, 83 Barbara Shirley (Piper) Kemp, 102 Most Popular Meet Middleboro Select Board candidate Tracie Craig-McGee Meet Middleboro Select Board candidate Mark Germain Annual Cooler Middleboro Fair returns with energy saving help and larger-than-life dioramas Town Meeting postponed while budget shortfall is addressed Middleboro woman pleads guilty to 26 animal cruelty charges News Lakeville breaks ground on a ‘piece of history’ with the town’s new fire station LAKEVILLE — For decades Lakeville firefighters have felt the harm and constraints of an aging fire station. On Friday, a new… Meet the Lakeville Select Board candidate Maureen Candito LAKEVILLE — First-term Select Board member Maureen Candito is vying for reelection to alleviate homeowners’ tax burdens by… Meet the Lakeville Select Board candidate Evagelia ‘Lia’ Fabian LAKEVILLE — Longtime Lakeville resident Evagelia ‘Lia’ Fabian has served two terms on the Select Board, and is running this… Meet the Lakeville Select Board candidate Kristen Howard LAKEVILLE — Longtime cyber security expert and Lakeville resident Kristen Howard is running for a Lakeville Select Board… Missed Middleboro Candidates Night? Watch here MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Cable Community Access Media caught it all during Middleboro’s 2026 Candidates Night on March 25.… Schools Middleboro school district awaits word from town on future budget impacts, further cuts anticipated MIDDLEBORO — School district leaders will give answers to the scope of cuts and financial impacts to next year's budget at… More work needed to prevent teacher cuts, boards agree MIDDLEBORO -- Town and school officials will take a closer look at their budgets for possible savings as the school… Free-Lake school district fights for funding, town officials prepare for $2.5 million budget shortfall LAKEVILLE — As Lakeville faces a $2.6 million deficit in next year’s budget, town officials are considering raising property… Obituaries Peter Vincent Francisco Peter Vincent Francisco of Middleboro died peacefully on March 24, 2026 following a period of declining health. Peter was… Arthur Tripp Edgerly, 91 Arthur Tripp Edgerly, age 91, of Middleboro MA and Venice FL, died peacefully on March 21, 2026. Born on November 8,… Thomas "Larry" Tate, 83 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Thomas "Larry" Tate, age 83, of Middleborough, formerly of Assonet, died unexpectedly on Friday… Barbara Shirley (Piper) Kemp, 102 QUINCY - Barbara Shirley (Piper) Kemp, age 102, of Quincy, formerly of Middleborough, died on Sunday, March 22… Janet (Blais) Washburn Janet (Blais) Washburn, born October 28, 1944, in Middleborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on March 1… Lakeville breaks ground on a ‘piece of history’ with the town’s new fire station Meet the Lakeville Select Board candidate Evagelia ‘Lia’ Fabian Meet the Lakeville Select Board candidate Kristen Howard Meet the Lakeville Select Board candidate Maureen Candito Middleboro school district awaits word from town on future budget impacts, further cuts anticipated Missed Middleboro Candidates Night? Watch here Middleboro Town Election candidates make their case to residents at candidates forum Meet the Middleboro School Committee candidate Leah Machado Meet the Middleboro School Committee candidate Krysten Phillips Meet the Middleboro School Committee candidate Alex Cook Sports Playoff loss wraps up Lakers' record setting season LAKEVILLE — The Apponequet girls basketball team's historic playoff run and near spotless season has come to a close after a… Lakers girls basketball team is on the hunt for the state championship LAKEVILLE — The Apponequet varsity girls basketball team is making history. For the first time since 1999, the Lakers are… Police, Fire & Courts Updated with detail: One man dead, one in custody after Feb. 25 neighbor dispute MIDDLEBORO — A 68-year-old Middleboro man is dead and his 45-year-old upstairs neighbor in custody following a Feb. 25… Snow plow trucks catch fire in Lakeville LAKEVILLE — Two snow-plow trucks caught fire in Lakeville, damaging the vehicles but no passengers. Lakeville… Identity and cause of death remain unknown for 68-year-old man who died following neighbor dispute in Middleboro MIDDLEBORO — Neighbors are still looking for answers as law enforcement officials have not provided any information as to… People Middleboro teenager uses creativity to care for the community MIDDLEBORO — Bracelet by bracelet, a Middleboro teenager shows support for her community. Shyanne Dunbar, 13, sells her… Middleboro teacher, outdoor educator promotes stewardship MIDDLEBORO — When Alan Harris isn’t in his Middleboro classroom teaching about nature, he can be found on Sippican Lands… Lakeville resident puts the ‘mad’ in science LAKEVILLE — The mad scientist of Lakeville lives for the “ah-hah” moments. Jonathan Breindel, also known as Jolting Jonathan… Lakeville resident shares resources and builds community to demystify menopause LAKEVILLE — A Lakeville resident and wellness coach is creating spaces and sharing health tips for people experiencing… Smart cookies: FreeLake Girl Scouts learn life skills one box at a time LAKEVILLE — The Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing, and three scouts from FreeLake troops have big goals for the year… Happenings Got a question for the candidates? MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro’s 2026 Candidates Night – sponsored by the Middleboro Rotary Club and Nemasket Week – will be held… Learn life-saving skills at upcoming Lakeville Lions CPR course LAKEVILLE — Learn how to save a life at the Lakeville Lions Club monthly CPR classes. These CPR/AED courses are held… Nigerian-American poet, Barry Eneh, to speak at Lakeville Public Library LAKEVILLE — To kick off April's National Poetry Month, the Lakeville Public Library welcomes Nigerian-American poet and… Holy Week, Triduum Liturgies and Easter Sunday Masses Scheduled for St. Isidore Parish Father Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo, pastor of St. Isidore Parish, has announced the schedule of the Holy Week, Triduum liturgies… Calling all bids for the Rotary Club’s annual charity auction The Rotary Club of Middleboro and Lakeville’s 37th Annual Auction is live. Bidding is open now through March 28 to raise… From Our Members Happy Retirement, Penny! Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Mar 19 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Saturday,… Chamber Concerts March 28 & 29 New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Mar 18 South Coast Chamber Music Series Presents “Story Time” March 28, 3 PM, St. Gabriel’s… Southcoast Health Expands Clinical Teams with Four New Providers Southcoast Health Mar 18 Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-… It's BACK! Unplugged starts the year with a first! Marion Art Center Mar 18 Donn Legge & Ed Ledwith are bringing the smooth to the first Unplugged concert of the year… Free Checking in Massachusetts? How 18/65 Accounts Help Teens and Seniors BankFive Mar 16 For teens learning how to manage money and older adults living on fixed incomes, bank fees can… Mary Cassatt, A New Woman Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Mar 16 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Tonight! New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Mar 14 TONIGHT! Stay… Damien's Pantry Closed 3/26 Damien’s Pantry Mar 13 Damien's Pantry will be closed March 26th, 2026. Please visit us on Saturday March 28th… Damien's Pantry Bingo Night - Fill A Card, Fill A Plate Damien’s Pantry Mar 13 Looking for a night out that’s anything but ordinary? The Fill A Card • Fill A Plate Bingo… Upcoming Events Saturday, March 28 10:00 am to2:00 pm The Golden Thimble Pop Up at Tide & True 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 31 7:00 pm Lakeville Garden Club to host first meeting of the year 7:00 pm Thursday, April 2 3:00 pm to9:00 pm Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry
