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Positivity keeps Middleboro High School field hockey team motivated despite losses

Middleboro High School field hockey players complete drills at an Oct. 15 practice.

MIDDLEBORO — Win or lose, the Middleboro High School field hockey team plays for the love of the game. As their season winds down…

Four people sent to hospital after vehicle hits deer

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LAKEVILLE — Four people were transported to area hospitals with non life-threatening injuries following a vehicle collision with a deer on Route 140 South…

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Developer brings senior housing plan to joint Select Board, Planning Board meeting

Lloyd Geisinger stands behind the Select Board during his senior housing proposal at the Oct. 14 meeting.

LAKEVILLE — Representatives from Thorndike Development returned to a joint Select Board and Planning Board meeting with updated plans for developing the Lakeville Golf Course after their previous presentation Oct. 7, 2024. Lloyd Geisinger, the...

Lakeville Fire Department urges residents to replace 10-year-old smoke alarms

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LAKEVILLE — As part of a state-wide push for replacing expired smoke alarms, the Lakeville Fire Department recently issued a warning for residents about how to check and replace aging smoke alarms. The department stated many residences have smoke...

Homestead Quilting and Fabric puts people first

Michelle Medeiros poses with her scrap-fabric quilt inside Homestead Quilting and Fabric on Oct. 12.

LAKEVILLE — For Michelle Medeiros, the owner of Homestead Quilting and Fabric, business isn’t about sales. It’s about people. She said she remembers a day when a woman came to her store at 54 Main St., fabric in hand, searching for material to...

Middleboro displays forestry roots at Town Forest Conference

Town Forest Conference attendees and exhibitors at the Middleboro High School Oct. 4. Photos by Grace Roche

MIDDLEBORO — Upon his death in 1965, Middleboro resident Frederick Weston bequeathed a large tract of forested land to Middleboro in his father’s memory. It now serves as a public space for town residents. The forest was one of several locations...

Middleboro festival combines love for cranberries and autumn

Aubrey Roe, 7, feeds an alpaca.

MIDDLEBORO — Cranberry lovers of all ages gathered on the front lawn of Middleboro Town Hall for berry-themed activities, shopping and fun at Crantoberfest. The event, held Oct. 11, was organized by the tourism committee and featured vendors,...

Middleboro man ejected from vehicle in rollover crash

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MIDDLEBORO — A 26-year-old Middleboro man suffered life-threatening injuries after being ejected from his vehicle in a single-vehicle crash near Precinct Street and Juno Path in Middleboro, Thursday, Oct. 9. Middleboro Police and Fire Departments...

Middleboro principals share school improvement updates

From left: Principals Paul Branagan and Timothy McLaughlin and Susan Pennini, vice chairperson of the school committee, at the Oct. 9 school committee meeting.

MIDDLEBORO — With the school year now in full swing, administrators from Middleboro’s middle and high school presented their school improvement reports to the Middleboro School Committee at its Oct. 9 meeting. Paul Branagan, principal at...

New economic strategy builds in Lakeville following $94,000 state grant

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LAKEVILLE — The town recently received a $94,000 grant that will fund the creation of a new economic development strategy. Lakeville received the grant from the state’s Rural Development Fund last week. Through a program called “Community One Stop...

School Committee expansion dominates Special Town Meeting discussion

Select Board member Brian Giovanoni proposes an amendment to the school board article at the Special Town Meeting Oct. 6

MIDDLEBORO — Special Town Meeting filled the auditorium of Middleboro High School Sept. 6 to vote on several key agenda items, including an expanded school committee, an updated sewer map, a tax reduction for a company relocating to the town and a...

‘She was a light for everybody’: Family and friends remember Amy Nadolny

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MIDDLEBORO — Family members, longtime friends and past high school classmates of Amy Nadolny shared joyous memories and remembered the longtime Middleboro resident and mother of two at a vigil, Saturday, Oct. 4. Amy Nadolny, 41, of Middleboro had...

Positive business and plenty of foot traffic during Middleboro Market Day

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MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro merchants enjoyed a special day of business this week. The Middleboro Market Day, organized by the town, spurred foot traffic and put a spotlight on Middleboro businesses, Saturday, Oct. 4. During the event, downtown...

Lakeville celebrates 20 years of Arts and Music Festival

From left: Jaxton Olivier, 5, Zella Ladetto, 10, Wilder King, 3, Maverick Olivier, 5, and Heather Olivier at the Lakeville Arts and Music Festival on Oct. 4.

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Arts and Music Festival returned for its 20th anniversary with vendors, refreshments and activities in the heart of the town. The festival was held Oct. 4 on the grounds of Lakeville Town Hall, and featured artists and...

Four key issues on the agenda for fall Special Town Meeting

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MIDDLEBORO — Key matters at fall Town Meeting include a sewer system expansion to accommodate development, a tax break for a company relocating its headquarters, MBTA Communities Act compliance changes and an expansion to the School Committee....

Candlelight vigil to be held for Amy Nadolny

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A candlelight vigil for Amy Nadolny will be held at the South Middleboro school house at 546 Wareham Street in Middleboro Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Nadolny, 41, of Middleboro was found in a wooded area near the train tracks behind Dunkin Donuts...

What voters should know about the Old Colony Building Project

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Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School has proposed a $288 million project to build a new high school. A vote on Tuesday, Nov. 18 will take place asking voters from Rochester, Mattapoisett, Lakeville, Carver and Acushnet to accept or...

Dual ballot for Old Colony: Lakeville residents to vote if and how to fund project

Select Board members Christopher Plonka (left) and Maureen Candito during the Sept. 30 board meeting.

LAKEVILLE — Residents of Lakeville will see two separate ballots regarding replacing the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School at a special election Tuesday, Nov. 18, between the hours of 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Lakeville Select Board...

No fees, new sewage pipes: Middleboro, developer agree on plan to save town millions

Select Board members Thomas White and Teresa Farley at the Monday night meeting.

MIDDLEBORO — In exchange for Middleboro waiving sewer fees for developer West Grove Holdings LLC, the company will replace an approximately 5 mile stretch of aging and outdated pipes, and donate them to the town. This work would have cost the town...

FreeLake school district shows positive growth in math MCAS scores, English results dip

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LAKEVILLE — The recently released state-standardized MCAS scores bring fresh education trends and state recognition with the Freetown-Lakeville School District’s 2025 test results. The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, more commonly...

Middleboro school district MCAS scores show decline in results across most grade levels

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MIDDLEBORO — The state standardized test results are in and the Middleboro Public School District — with outliers in the fourth grade results — shows student achievements in English language arts, math and science have declined. The Massachusetts...

Annual Oak Point yard sale ‘pays it forward’

Middleboro high school students and Oak Point residents work to prepare the residential community's ballroom for the yard sale Sept. 28.

MIDDLEBORO — Sitting around a table on a fall day in 1999, some of the first homeowners in the then newly-built Oak Point residential community were getting to know their new neighbors. One of the men at the table told the group they should find a...

Soule Homestead welcomes visitors old and new at Harvest Fair

Leo Alifin, 3, admires his face paint by Kara Andrews at the Soule Homestead Harvest Fair on Sept. 27. Photos by Grace Roche

MIDDLEBORO — Fall themed fun filled the grounds of the Soule Homestead Education Center on Saturday, Sept. 27. The farm’s annual Harvest Fair ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and featured food, vendors, music and activities across the homestead. People...

Heart and Soul Boutique and Studio opens with ‘eclectic’ goods and community mission

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LAKEVILLE — A new art boutique and studio on Main Street aims to highlight area artisans and provide outreach for people with disabilities. Co-owners Kathy McRae and Melissa Oddi-Morrison said they opened the new arts-and-crafts artisan shop to...

Middleboro stabbing suspect indicted for murder by Plymouth County grand jury

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MIDDLEBORO — A Plymouth County grand jury indicted Andrew Horsman, 41, on one count of murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of 66-year-old Paul Pomerleau in Middleboro. Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz announced Horseman’s...

Lakeville Police and Fire Departments rescue Jet Skier stranded in Long Pond

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LAKEVILLE — Lakeville Fire and Police Departments rescued a missing 18-year-old male from Long Pond Thursday, Sept. 25, after the male was thrown from a Jet Ski he was operating. Shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday, Lakeville Police received a report that...

Middleboro School Committee, parents share concern over special education understaffing

Michael Perrone, the district’s interim superintendent, presents during the superintendent's report at the Sept. 25 school committee meeting.

MIDDLEBORO — Several special education staff in the Middleboro school district have taken leave or resigned since the spring, leaving some classrooms without certified special education teachers. Middleboro School Committee members and parents...

Former FreeLake PTO treasurer and Assonet man arraigned on embezzlement, conspiracy charges

James and Zachary Granville-Wilmot pose together

LAKEVILLE — Following an investigation by the Lakeville Police Department, two Assonet men were arraigned Wednesday for embezzlement allegations in connection to funds reported missing by the Freetown-Lakeville Middle School Parent Teacher...

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Plymouth County District Attorney’s office confirms identification of Amy Nadolny, death remains under investigation

Amy Nadolny, 41, of Middleboro had been missing for two weeks until her body was identified in Wareham Friday, Sept. 19, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office. Nadolny was found in a wooded area near the train tracks behind...

Old Colony superintendents through the decades share school’s 50 year history and evolution

Before the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School opened its doors in 1975, an unavoidable challenge had to be overcome — water had to be found. Land had been bought and cleared, and well-water professionals were hired to find a source...

Middleboro Select Board appoints five residents for Water Commission charter review

MIDDLEBORO — After amassing inquiries from 15 town residents over the past two weeks, the Middleboro Select Board has appointed five people to serve on a charter review committee to determine if a separate water commission will be created to oversee...

Beware of permit fees scam

LAKEVILLE — Fraudulent emails have been popping up in the inboxes of permit applicants. The town warns these emails request wire-transfer payments for permit fees or for the recipient to fill out more forms. These emails often have “Action Required...

Missing Middleboro woman identified in Wareham

Amy Nadolny, 41, of Middleboro was identified as the body found in Wareham Friday, Sept. 19, according to the family. Nadolny’ body was found near the train tracks behind Dunkin Donuts and CVS Pharmacy at 419 Main Street, Wareham Friday morning....

Unexpected forecast: Meteorologist visits Mullein Hill

LAKEVILLE — Students of Mullein Hill Christian Academy had an unexpected forecast when Meteorologist Kelly Ann Cicalese from Channel 5 Eye Opener made a classroom visit recently. Cicalese came to the school last week to speak to students through the...

Body found behind Main Street in Wareham

WAREHAM — A body was found near the railroad tracks behind the Dunkin Donuts and CVS Pharmacy at 419 Main St. in Wareham, at approximately 9:50 a.m Friday, Sept. 19. Massachusetts State Police were in the area for over four hours with a police...

A story of resilience: World War II Wolf Child survivor shares experiences at Lakeville Center on Aging

LAKEVILLE — “Don't take life so seriously, be more at ease. Things will be good and not so good. It's a good thing to not hold grudges,” said Inge Pustelnikas, 89, a World War II survivor who is part of a group called the German Wolf Children....

Alcohol Sticker Shock Campaign is hitting the neighborhood

MIDDLEBORO — A student-led campaign to raise awareness around substance use and mental health recently began posting stickers — designed by Nichols Middle School students — in area liquor stores. Rebecca Mitchell, the Middleboro Public Health Nurse,...

Middleboro High School cheerleaders support one another, inspire team spirit

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MIDDLEBORO — When Alivia Fay, a senior on the Middleboro High School cheer team, isn’t at a practice, game or competition, she can often be found hanging out with some of her younger teammates. She said seniors on the team make an effort to spend...

Cost for Lakeville Fire Station slashed with construction bid

LAKEVILLE — Bids for the construction of the new Lakeville Fire Station were recently finalized, with the winning bid coming in at least $5 million less than the project’s initial budget. The Lakeville Select Board approved the Page Building...

Debt sale, loan cover roughly $30 million needed for East Grove Treatment Facility project

MIDDLEBORO — Funds to ensure water drawn from the East Grove Well will be safe and drinkable were secured through a new loan coupled with the sale of bonds and notes, both finalized at the Select Board meeting Monday. The town sold $3 million of...

Missing Middleboro woman last seen in Wareham

41-year-old Amy Nadolny from Middleboro was last seen and heard from near Narrow's Crossing Restaurant at 1 Narrows Road in Wareham, Sunday, Sept. 7. A lifelong Middleboro resident according to her mother, Patricia Nadolny, she was last heard from...

Rhode Island man arrested on sexual endangerment of a child following undercover operation in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO —- A Rhode Island man was arrested, Sunday, Sept. 14, for attempting to meet up with a Middleboro juvenile, according to Middleboro Police Chief Robert Ferreira. Following an undercover operation, Efrain Ixcuna, 28, of Providence, Rhode...

Middleboro Public Library trustees approve plans for new no-cost bookstore

MIDDLEBORO — After cutting ties with the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library nonprofit, the Middleboro Board of Library Trustees recently shared their plans for a new bookstore that will replace the Friends group’s current store, Ex Libris....

Sip and Stroll: Fostering community one step at a time

MIDDLEBORO — Tents, people and pets packed the lawn in front of Middleboro Town Hall for Sip and Stroll on Saturday. Community members gathered from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to shop, enjoy food and drinks, and socialize in an atmosphere organizer Lorna...

9th annual Lakeville Lions Club festival roars with community support, fun and connection

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Fall Family Festival brings together community groups, artisans and Lakeville residents every year, and the ninth annual family-fun festival on Saturday was no exception. The festival hosts artisan vendors, outreach...

State officials discuss recent policy, unite in calls for government transparency at legislative lunch

LAKEVILLE — Several elected officials brought Beacon Hill politics to Lakeville as they discussed government transparency, economic policy and gun laws. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio attended as guest speaker, and state Rep. Norman Orrall and state...

Marion Police seize fentanyl, cocaine, resulting in 7 arrests

MARION — The Marion Police Department and Massachusetts State Police seized 840 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine, 63 grams of fentanyl, oxycodone pills and 45 grams of psilocybin from an alleged Marion-based drug operation located at 968 Point...

Lakeville honors 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks with Remembrance Ceremony

LAKEVILLE — Continuing a 24-year-old tradition, the Lakeville Fire Department held their annual Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. Town officials, community members and Lakeville Fire and Police...

Old Colony vocational high school presents $288 million campus upgrade for public to consider at November ballots

LAKEVILLE — During a public meeting with town officials on Tuesday, Sept. 9, representatives of the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School presented a funding plan — that a district-wide election will vote on in November — for construction...

Study group, Select Board find common ground on separate Middleboro Water Commission

MIDDLEBORO — The Select Board opened the door to creating a separate Water Commission Monday, Sept. 8 — starting a process that may take the responsibility of water oversight out of the board’s hands. At the 2025 Spring Town Meeting, Richard Oakley,...

Lorenzo’s Restaurant serving a 75-year history of evolution and consistency in Italian dining

MIDDLEBORO — “When I train people I always think, this is what Lorenzo would have told me to do. I try to tell people, this is what's worked all these years,” said Doris Mocker, a manager at Lorenzo’s Italian Restaurant and Bar. “Don't break it now,...