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Throw a dog a bone, or rather, a frisbee

Mojo jumping out of a piggy back. Photos by Kat Sheridan

MIDDLEBORO— People may say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but Mike Piazza’s dogs learned all their tricks young. He and his border collies Mojo, Oreo and Chaos had the crowd…

Dairy Queen sold for $4.2 million but will remain open

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MIDDLEBORO -- The iconic Dairy Queen is Middleboro, a mainstay in town for nearly 75 years, has changed owners. George Pennini of Middleboro sold the both the land and…

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Lakeville Garden Club plant sale May 9

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Garden Club will hold its annual spring plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9 at the Lakeville Historic Town House at Precinct Street and Route 18. Proceeds from the sale support town gardens and containers,...

Oak Point garden sale May 9

MIDDLEBORO -- The Oak Point Garden Club will host its annual plant sale, white elephant table and spring and summer raffle baskets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9. The event will be held at the club room at 200 Oak Point Drive, Middleboro....

Voter registration deadline is May 8 for Lakeville special election

LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville residents who are 18 and older and not already registered voters must be registered to vote by 5 p.m. Friday, May 8 to vote in the May 19 special election. There are several ways to register. Visit the Town Clerk’s Office,...

Soule plant sale May 9

MIDDLEBORO -- Soule Homestead will host its annual plant sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Saturday, May 9 at the farm, 46 Soule St., Middleboro. Green thumb volunteer Mary Ann has gathered and nurtured some of her favorite plants to sell....

Get the buzz on bees, marshes and pesticides at May 13 program

MIDDLEBORO -- The impact of science on everyday lives will be explored at a program with local scientists at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday May 13 at the Middleboro Public Library. Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius will talk about pesticides and...

Wine tasting, paint night to benefit Lions May 9

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Lions invite community members to their upcoming Wine Tasting & Paint Night on Saturday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse at 170 Main St. This event offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a selection of wines,...

Interim school superintendent to be hired in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- An interim school superintendent will be hired with a start date of July 1, Middleboro School Committee members agreed at their April 30 meeting. This hiring will put a leader for the district in place quickly while allowing more...

Free cleaning for job interviews at Dermody

LAKEVILLE -- Dermody Cleaners, which has a location at 330 Bedford St. in Lakeville, is helping unemployed workers shine on their next job interview by cleaning a suit or interview outfit at no cost. Dermody Cleaners has not placed an expiration...

Crafts, retirement, roots featured at Lakeville Library

LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Public Library has three events scheduled for the public in the coming week. Registration is open for the next tween/teen craft night at the library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. Kids in grades 4-12 will make beaded succulents...

Man facing child sex charges denied bail, deemed a danger

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PLYMOUTH -- A 41-year-old Hanson man who faces a series of child sex charges in three towns, including Middleboro, has been deemed dangerous and ordered held without bail . Richard Kielczweski would be a danger to society if he was released on any...

Old Colony, Bristol-Plymouth receive millions in state grants

Old Colony is among the technical schools receiving grant funds. File photo

ROCHESTER — Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical and Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical high schools received a combined $3.5 million in state funds, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced. Old Colony received $2 million,...

Lakeville assessor's office to be closed May 4

LAKEVILLE -- The Assessor's Office will be closed on Monday, May 4. The office will re-open for its regular operating hours on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Payments and paperwork may be submitted in the exterior drop box located near the entrance of the...

Candidates sought for town manager search committee

MIDDLEBORO -- Two at large positions are available for residents to serve on the town manager search committee. This committee will review candidates for town manager and bring top selections to the Select Board. Five members will be selected by...

Container gardening workshop May 2

MIDDLEBORO -- You don’t need soil in your backyard to create a garden. A workshop on container gardening will teach participants how to grow gardens even in small spaces. The event will take place from 10 to 11:25 a.m. Saturday May 2 at Soule...

Flags planted by community with pride

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MIDDLEBORO -- When the call was put out to place flags on the graves of local veterans, the community stepped up. The turnout to the April 25 flag placement was “great,’’ Middleboro Veterans Agent Steve Adelman said. More than 80 volunteers...

Director of Planning and Community Development post cut in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- Town Director of Planning and Community Development Leeann Bradley has been let go as part on ongoing budget concerns in Middleboro. The Middleboro Select Board agreed unanimously at their April 27 meeting to terminate her contract...

Dangerousness hearing set for man charged with child rape

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PLYMOUTH -- A 41-year-old Hanson man faces a dangerousness hearing Thursday, April 30 after allegedly having multiple sexual encounters with a 15-year-old boy over a nine-month period, according to material presented at his arraignment. Richard...

Give them shelter: Events scheduled to support animals

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MIDDLEBORO -- There is a reason Middleboro Animal Shelter staff named a little dog recently in their care “Forrest.’’ The multi-breed dynamo may be smaller than some cats but he has big energy. He was spotted on train tracks in town, where he...

'Gas station heroin' no longer sold in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- “Gas station heroin’’ will no longer be sold in Middleboro. Select Board members have agreed to ban the sale of two substances, Tianeptine and Kratom, which have been linked to addictions and overdoses. Tianeptine, which is often...

Digging up a passion for archeology

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MIDDLEBORO — Between the cases of arrow heads, stone tools and artifacts, visitors to the Robbins Museum of Archeology got an inside look to the world of archaeology. On Saturday, April 25, the museum opened up to the public for its first...

Man charged with child rape and other charges, some in Middleboro

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A Hanson man is under arrest, charged with numerous human trafficking and child rape violations in Middleboro and two other towns. The alleged perpetrator is Richard Kielczweski, 41, of Hanson, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and...

Lakeville to vote on tax override at May 19 special town election

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LAKEVILLE — On Tuesday, May 19, Lakeville voters will be asked to either approve or deny a Proposition 2 ½ override to meet the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget request. Proposition 2 ½ states that a town or city cannot increase its total property...

Date set for Lakeville to revote Old Colony project

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LAKEVILLE -- The proposed $288 million Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building project will be brought back to Lakeville voters on June 20. The Old Colony District School Committee unanimously approved a revote during a...

Spotlight shines on volunteers at Council on Aging luncheon

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LAKEVILLE -- Volunteers were the guests of honor Tuesday, April 21 when the Lakeville Council on Aging hosted a special luncheon to celebrate those who support the council’s programs and Lakeville’s older adults. Guests enjoyed a luncheon served...

They deliver: Carriers to pick up food May 9

In addition to delivering mail, letter carriers will be picking up donations of food during the annual Stamp Out Hunger drive. On Saturday May 9, postal customers are asked to leave donations of healthy, non-perishable food in a bag near their...

Area writer to discuss book in Local Author Series

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LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Public Library will host Dr. Judy Magalhaes, PharmD, on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. as part of its Local Author Series. She will discuss her book, “Consent to Cure,’’ which she wrote to help those who want to reclaim...

Book club for kids marks new chapter in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE -- A new book club for children has launched in Lakeville. Kids in first or second grade, along with their parents/caregivers are invited to join the Bookworms Book Club at the Lakeville Public Library on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m....

Future keepers will want to bee at Soule event

MIDDLEBORO -- This activity will generate a lot of buzz. Introduction to Beekeeping will be presented at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9 at Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St. Registration is required and can be done at...

Spring Market Day showcases local business

MIDDLEBORO -- Local businesses in Middleboro will be in the spotlight during A Spring Market Day, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Activities will include live music at Cramer’s Park, face painting at Art on the Spot and a...

Select board supports speed limit drop near new station

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LAKEVILLE -- Select board members agreed to take the first steps to potentially lowering the speed limit on Bedford Street near the new fire station. Dropping the limit from the current 50 miles per hour would improve safety for both drivers on...

Community rallies to support resident badly hurt by snowplow

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MIDDLEBORO — Scratch tickets have been very lucky for Rick Burr and he didn’t have to buy a single one. A fund-raiser featuring 200 scratch tickets at a time helped him get back on his feet after a harrowing accident that nearly cost him his leg....

Rotary Club online auction raises $13,000 for community causes

The recent online auction hosted by the Rotary Club of Middleboro/Lakeville raised $13,000 for the club’s charitable and educational foundation. These funds are already earmarked for local initiatives, including academic scholarships for local...

Organic farming workshop April 25 at Soule Homestead

MIDDLEBORO -- An organic gardening workshop will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25 at Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St. The workshop will be led by farmer Frank Albani of Golden Rule Farm. Registration is required. To...

Middleboro to celebrate America's 250th May 2

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MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro will honor the country’s 250th anniversary with a community celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2 on the Town Hall lawn. There will be live performances from the Massachusetts Army National Guard and the...

Freitas Liquors owners bid bittersweet goodbye

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MIDDLEBORO -- After 40 years in the liquor business, Tony Freitas is ready for last call. Freitas Liquors, a mainstay for decades in Middleboro Center, is being sold. The new owners, Pokharel & Son Inc., own the Stop n Save across the street. For...

Can you dig it? Archeology Fair comes to Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO --- The Massachusetts Archeological Society will present the inaugural Archeology Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Robbins Museum of Archeology, 17 Jackson St., Middleboro. Visitors can learn about archeology in their...

Apponequet students take top three spots in business competition

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LAKEVILLE - Apponequet Regional High School students showed they meant business at the recent JA Titan Business Challenge. Teams from the school placed first, second and third at the competition, Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts (JA)...

Lakeville library to host Family LEGO Challenge

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Public Library at 4 Precinct Street will host a Family LEGO Challenge at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30. All families will construct the same object with the provided LEGO bricks. This program is best suited for families with...

Lakeville to host informational sessions on override

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LAKEVILLE -- To help residents better understand the details on an upcoming tax override vote, four outreach sessions have been scheduled. The informational sessions will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25; 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday April...

Row, row, row your canoe quickly down the stream

Brenda Velantzas and Kristin Guerra race to the end. Photos by Kat Sheridanac

MIDDLEBORO— In under an hour and 35 minutes, 23 canoes made it from Old Bridge Street to Oliver Mill Park during the annual Middleboro Canoe and Duck Race on Saturday, April 18. This year, there were 45 participants split between the canoes. Many...

Cans collected to help feral cats

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MIDDLEBORO -- The Walnut Feral Society, a Middleboro organization dedicated to helping feral cats, is hosting Cans for Cats. The society is collecting clean, returnable bottles and cans. There is a drop box at 135 Walnut St., Middleboro. The...

Road work planned in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE -- Road work is scheduled in Lakeville starting April 20 to remove passing zones on Bedford and Main streets and County road. This project, being performed by the state Department of Transportation, will include line striping,...

Outdoor water use restrictions begin May 1 in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro has adopted a mandatory water use restriction effective May 1 and running through Sept. 30. Non-essential outdoor watering hours are restricted to before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Specific restrictions are based on street...

Drop in new business hits Lakeville budget

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LAKEVILLE --- The rural character that adds to Lakeville’s charm can also impact its tax bill. Revenue generated from new properties, known as new growth, has dropped by nearly $400,000 in five years, according to figures presented at a budget...

Learn about peonies at Lakeville Garden Club meeting

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Garden Club will hold its next meeting Tuesday, April 28, at 7 pm at the Lakeville Historic Town House, 2 Precinct St. Massachusetts Master Gardener Christine Paxhia will speak on “Peonies: Love of My Life.” She will...

Unitarian Universalist Society to host variety show May 2

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MIDDLEBORO -- The Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro will present its annual variety show, featuring comedy, music and desserts, Saturday May 2 at the society, 25 South Main St. Showtime is at 7 p.m. After the show, attendees will gather...

Shipwrecks to be discussed at April 29 talk

MIDDLEBORO -- Shipwrecks of Cape Cod and the Islands will be discussed at 6 p.m. Wednesday April 29 at the Middleboro Public Library, 102 n main st. The talk will be presented by Nancy Franks of Frankly Speaking. The presentation is free and no...

Volunteers needed to honor veterans at two events

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MIDDLEBORO -- Volunteers are needed to help Middleboro honor veterans at two upcoming events. Veterans and non-veterans are invited to replace veteran flags at area cemeteries Saturday, April 25. Breakfast will be served for volunteers at 8 a.m....

Lions to host wine tasting, paint night May 9

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Lions invite community members to an evening of creativity, entertainment, and relaxation at their upcoming Wine Tasting & Paint Night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions clubhouse at 170 Main St. This...

Herring festival makes a splash in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- There was something very fishy going on at Oliver Mill Park during the weekend. The herring were running and ready to greet their public. Perfect spring weather helped draw a crowd to the 13th Annual Herring Run Festival Saturday and...