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Sip & Stroll Harvest scheduled for Sept. 14

MIDDLEBORO — Just a few months after a successful summer Sip & Stroll, Sip & Stroll Harvest will return to welcome autumn on Saturday, Sept. 14. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Middleboro Town Hall 10 Nickerson Ave., Middleboro...

Aerial spraying to combat risk of EEE in parts of Middleboro, Rochester, Wareham

Aerial spraying will be conducted in parts of several towns in Plymouth County including Middleboro, Rochester and Wareham to mitigate the risk of contracting the mosquito-borne illness Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Spraying is scheduled to...

Lakeville Lions Fall Festival Sept. 14

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Club will put on the 8th annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lakeville Lions Clubhouse, 170 Main St., Lakeville. This is a family event that will feature face painting, a...

Upcoming Watercolor Class at Soule Homestead

MIDDLEBORO — Learn to paint sunflowers and Dahlias using watercolor at Soule Homestead. The Agricultural Education Center has rescheduled its watercolor workshop to Saturday, Sept. 7. The class will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshop is open...

Get ready for Soule Homestead Harvest Fair

MIDDLEBORO — Celebrate autumn at Soule Homestead’s annual Fall Festival Harvest Fair Saturday, Sept. 28. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St., Middleboro. There will be music, a children’...

Soule Farm celebrates local farmers at Farm to Table Dinner

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro residents were treated to all sorts of fresh and local food at Soule Homestead Education Center’s Farm to Table dinner on Saturday, Aug. 17. The annual Farm to Table Dinner is a community effort with volunteers of all ages...

Great Ponds Gallery to showcase Middleboro artists

The Great Ponds Art Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library will feature works by Middleboro artists in its upcoming exhibition. The Gallery will feature artists from the Oak Point Art Association for the months of September and October. Twenty...

Additional information about State Primaries in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — With the 2024 State Primaries just around the corner, here is what Middleboro voters need to know before they head to the polls. The 2024 State Primary will take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM – 8:...

Lakeville Special Town Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12

LAKEVILLE — The town of Lakeville has scheduled its Fall Special Town Meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6: 30 p.m. at the Apponequet High School Auditorium, 100 Howland Rd., Lakeville. The deadline to submit warrant articles is Friday, Sept. 26 at 12...

Art, yoga, drums and more at grand opening event

LAKEVILLE — The Heart in Art, a non-profit arts organization that specializes in working with children and adults with disabilities, is opening a new location with a grand opening scheduled for Friday, Aug. 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Heart in Art...

Learn about evolving treatments for the opioid crisis

LAKEVILLE — A primary care physician who has worked in the Middleboro and Lakeville area for over 34 years will lead a presentation on “The Opioid Crisis: Evolution and Treatment” at the Lakeville Public Library on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. Dr...

Get in the zone at the 23rd annual Cranberry Trifest Triathlon, Aug. 25

LAKEVILLE — For the 23rd year, racers will tackle distances in the water, on the bike and on foot during the Cranberry Trifest Triathlon at Ted Williams Camp in Lakeville on Sunday, Aug. 25. The race features a Sprint distance triathlon and Splash...

Workshop for first-time home buyers Aug. 20

MIDDLEBORO — The Cranberry Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop in Middleboro on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for those looking to buy their first home. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the wealth of programs available to...

Learn to paint with watercolor at Soule Homestead

MIDDLEBORO — Learn about how to work with watercolor at Soule Homestead’s Summer Flower Watercolor Class on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This class is open to teens and adults and will begin with a stroll through the community garden at...

Middleboro Elks to honor local vets with Red, White and Blues Benefit

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Elks will host the Red, White and Blues Benefit, an event to support local veterans, on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event will be held at the Middleboro Elks Lodge, 24 High St., Middleboro. There will be a motorcycle/car ride...

Road Work Scheduled Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — Roadway work is expected to begin weather permitting on Margeaux Drive, Tinkham Lane, Ashley Place and the portion of Howland Road from the Freetown town line to the railroad tracks, on Thursday, Aug. 8. Contractors will be using the...

Grange to host annual agricultural fair Saturday, Aug. 24

MIDDLEBORO — The South Middleboro Grange will host the 66 th annual Agricultural Fair on Saturday, August 24, at the South Middleboro Grange Hall. The Hall is located at 570 Wareham Street, South Middleboro. Entries will be judged from 7 to 11:30 a...

Virtual candidates forum for state senate race to be held

A virtual forum to meet the candidates in a local race for state senate will be held at the end of August. The forum for candidates running for the 3rd Bristol & Plymouth District state senate seat will be Thursday, Aug. 29 at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom...

Middleboro Unitarian Church welcomes new minister

MIDDLEBORO — A new face will be leading the service at The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Middleboro. Reverend Beau Rivers began as the church’s new minister on Thursday, Aug. 1. Rivers will lead her first worship service at the church’s ‘...

Middleboro Planning Board to discuss new MBTA bylaw and zoning changes

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Planning Board will discuss the Ch.40A, Section 3A MBTA Multi-Family Zoning draft bylaw and zoning map amendment during its Tuesday, Aug. 6 meeting. The meeting begins at 6:30pm. Enacted as part of the Economic...

First Farm Fun at Soule Farm

MIDDLEBORO — See what life on the farm is like at Soule Homestead First Farm Fun adventure on Saturday, Aug. 13. Come meet farm animals, enjoy a story and arts and crafts. The program is ideal for 2 to 5 year olds, but siblings of all ages are...

Action-packed August at Middleboro COA

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro senior center has lots of activities planned for residents to enjoy in this last month of summer. On Thursday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the senior center will host an intergenerational mobile mini-golf event for...

Middleboro resident graduates Summa Cum Laude

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro resident Megan M. Morrissey recently graduated from Western New England University, in Springfield Massachusetts, at the top of her class. Morrissey graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. She...

Lakeville Arts Council to put on a crafty affair

LAKEVILLE — It’s time to get your craft on. The 19th edition annual Lakeville Arts & Music Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The festival will be held at the corners of Precinct and Bedford Streets in...

'Drum roll, please': Pipe Band to compete at North American Championships

LAKEVILLE — Old Colony Highlander’s performance this year warrants its own march and melody. The band, which practices in Lakeville and draws musicians from all across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, will make the trek up to Maxville, Ontario to...

Soule Homestead looking for volunteers

MIDDLEBORO — Soule Homestead is looking for volunteers to help with its annual Farm to Table Dinner, to be held on Saturday, Aug. 17. The Center is looking for volunteers to help out for a few hours between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. To sign up, scan the QR...

Lakeville cyclists take on the Pan Mass Challenge

LAKEVILLE – The sounds of shifting gears and screeching brake pads will fill the air in Lakeville on Saturday, Aug. 3 as thousands of Pan Mass Challenge riders cruise through the streets. The Pan Mass Challenge will take place Saturday, Aug. 3 and...

August Happenings at the Lakeville Senior Center

LAKEVILLE — From Estate Planning sessions to Essential Oils classes, the Lakeville senior center has a variety of activities planned to ensure Lakeville residents enjoy every last minute of summer. The Council on Aging Outreach Services are...

Farm to Table Dinner at Soule Farm

MIDDLEBORO — Come hungry to Soule Homestead on Saturday, Aug. 17 for the annual Farm to Table Dinner fundraiser. Residents are invited to enjoy a special evening that highlights locally grown and raised produce and proteins from farms all across...

South Middleboro Grange Agricultural Fair

The South Middleboro Grange will hold its annual Summer Agricultural Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24. Participants can bring in their entries from 7 to 11 a.m. Judging will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Once awards are given the fair is open to the...

Local organizations help food pantry fight hunger

MIDDLEBORO — During the peak of summer, the Sacred Heart Food Pantry reminds the community that “hunger never takes a summer vacation.” The Food Pantry, which serves an average of 345 households per month, relies on donations from local businesses...

“Houses with History:” A passion for real estate

MIDDLEBORO— HGTVs “Houses with History” old home preservationists, Jen MacDonald and Mike Lemieux, will visit the Middleboro Public Library Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. During the visit, they'll share their passion for real estate, antiques and preserving...

Smokey Bear turns 80!

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday at the Middleboro Public Library! On Thursday, Aug. 1 at 10:30 a.m., Wildland Firefighters from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Bureau of Fire Control and Forestry will read the...

Learn about Sharks at the Middleboro Public Library

The Middleboro Public Library will kick off its Shark Week program with a presentation on different types of sharks on Wednesday, July 24 at 2 p.m. Join marine biologist and president of New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance Carol “Krill” Carson,...

Vendors wanted for Lakeville Lions Annual Fall Family Festival

The Lakeville Lions Club are soliciting local craft vendors for the 8th annual Fall Family Festival on September 14. Visit www.lakevillemalions.org for more information and to access the link to the vendor registration form. There is a $10...

Fall Festival & Arthur Conway Memorial Car Show Sept. 21

LAKEVILLE— It’s time to rev up those old, faithful engines. To celebrate 104 years of farming in Lakeville, the Angers Conway family is putting on the second annual Fall Festival & Arthur Conway Memorial Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 21. There...

Business Networking Lunch at Fireside Classic American Grill

MIDDLEBORO — Another Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce business networking lunch will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The event will be held from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Fireside Classic American Grille, located at 30 Bedford St., Middleboro. Cost is...

Business Networking Lunch Dave’s BBQ Bar

MIDDLEBORO — The Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce will host another business networking lunch on Tuesday, Aug.6. The “Business After Hours” event will be held at Dave’s BBQ, 390 West Grove St., Middleboro from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will take...

Notice of Long Pond Association annual meeting

LAKEVILLE – The Long Pond Association’s annual meeting is open to the public and will be held on Saturday July 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeville Public Library at 4 Precinct St. The Long Pond Association is a non-profit dedicated to improving and...

Soule Homestead Farm to Table Dinner

Rug braiding at Soule Homestead

The rug braiding class at Soule Homestead is back by popular demand! The next class will be held on Saturday, July 20, taught by Mary Guidoboni. Participants will dive into the art of rug braiding, creating stunning circular designs by weaving tight...

It’s clay time: Introduction to Pottery Workshop at Soule Homestead

MIDDLEBORO — Learn to sculpt with clay at the Introduction to Pottery Workshop: Creating Mini Sculptures at Soule Homestead. The workshop will be run by Dave Kraemer, owner of Dave’s Pottery in Lakeville. In this class, participants will learn basic...

Soule Homestead Summer Concert Series: Total Strangers and Anna Daley Young

Soule Homestead summer concert series continues with a show featuring South Shore band Total Strangers on Saturday, July 20. Opening the performance will be Boston country musician Anna Daley Young. Come down and enjoy a night filled with country...

Lakeville Lions Club welcomes new president

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions now have a new leader. The former Lion’s club president Patrick Marshall passed the baton off to Bob Wilson at the club’s membership meeting in June. During the meeting, the Lakeville Lions inducted their new officers...

Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce Christmas in July networking event

Join the annual Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce Christmas in July business networking event at Lorenzo’s restaurant to broaden your business connections and give back. The event will collect books for Schools on Wheels. To register, click here...

Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Open

LAKEVILLE — Hit a hole-in-one and win a car! The Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Open will be held Monday, July 15. Shot gun start is 8:45 a.m., registration opens at 7:45 a.m. Get a hole-in-one and win a car donated by Toyota of...

Master Plan Deep Dive Workshop Sunday, July 21

MIDDLEBORO — Share your vision for Middleboro’s open spaces, parks and recreational areas at the Open Space and Recreation and Natural and Cultural Resources Deep Dive workshop on Sunday, July 21. The workshop will be held at Soule Homestead, 46...

Sip & Stroll: Summer to be held Saturday, July 20

MIDDLEBORO — It’s that time of year again! The Burt Wood School of Performing Arts is putting on its annual summer Sip & Stroll for season savvy shoppers. The event will be held on Saturday, July 20 at the Middleboro Town Hall Lawn, 10 Nickerson...

It’s showtime: Middleboro’s outdoor movie nights are back

MIDDLEBORO — The Parks Department is giving residents ample opportunities to relax in front of the screen this summer. On Saturday, July 27, the film “Free Willy” will be shown. Movies start at 8:30 p.m. in the lower softball fields. There is no...

It’s showtime: Middleboro’s Outdoor Movie Nights are back

MIDDLEBORO — The Parks Department is giving residents ample opportunities to relax in front of the screen this summer. On Saturday, July 13 the film “Jaws” will be shown. Movies start at 8:30 p.m. in the lower softball fields. There is no cost, but...

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