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Two Lakeville caregivers honored for their efforts

LAKEVILLE — Two Lakeville caregivers were among those saluted for their efforts by Old Colony Elder Services, the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern...

Through words and whistles, business helps dogs hone herding skills

MIDDLEBORO — Watch a sheepdog in action and the origins of the term“laser-focused” become crystal clear. “There’s nothing more important than sheep to these dogs,” says Mike Perry, a dog trainer at Sheepdog Junction, an operation that trains herding...
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Central Congregational Church hosts Christmas services

MIDDLEBORO — Central Congregational Church, 2 Webster St., Middleboro, invites the community to attend their Christmas services. On Sunday, December 22, at 9 and 11 a.m., two Christmas services will take place. The morning services will include the...

Out with a bang: Middleboro celebrates new year with parade, fireworks

MIDDLEBORO — Get ready to make some noise. In Middleboro, plans are underway to ensure 2024 will not end quietly. A noise parade, bonfire and fireworks will be the star attractions as Middleboro celebrates its inaugural New Year's Eve Celebration...

Berry special: Rotary members donate homemade bread to food pantry

MIDDLEBORO — Every year, Middleboro Rotary Club members donate funds to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry to help those less fortunate. They added a sweet treat this year. Rotary members personally baked cranberry bread loaves for the pantry. Cranberry...

Middleboro woman charged with shoplifting from Wareham store

WAREHAM — A Middleboro woman was arrested Thursday, Dec. 19 after she allegedly shoplifted from the Target store on Cranberry Highway in Wareham, according to Wareham Police. Wareham Police were dispatched to the store at about 2:45 p.m. for a...

Holly, jolly snowmen help support food pantry

MIDDLEBORO— A quick stroll in front of Middleboro Town Hall’s lawn will bring a smile to the face of any passerby, thanks to the abundance of holly, jolly snowmen that have taken up residence there. The 31” snowmen, all 100 of them, were decorated...

Remembrance trees shine with bright memories

MIDDLEBORO — This holiday season, the Christmas trees on the Middleboro Town Hall lawn have been aglow with bright lights and warm memories. For the first time, the town participated in a Remembrance Trees project. Through this effort, the town made...

Lakeville hires new town planner

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville has a new town planner, and she already has a busy agenda ahead. Nancy Durfee, who currently serves as the Rochester Town Planner, was selected by Lakeville Select Board members to fill the role at their Dec. 16 meeting. “She...

Lead paint at Soule Homestead farmhouse halts construction work

MIDDLEBORO — Concerns about lead paint impacts from construction at Soule Homestead Education Center have led the town to shut down the work and order an immediate clean-up. Tenants at the center’s farmhouse have expressed fears about the potential...

Volunteers needed for new veterans coffee hour

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Elks Lodge 1274 has received a $10,000 grant, the most competitive offered to Elks lodges, in support of area veterans. The grant project, titled “Cup of Joe: What Veterans Need to Know,’’ which was written by Laura O’...

Rotary members serve as ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ to help families in need

MIDDLEBORO – Members of the Middleboro Rotary Club and their families and friends visited My Brother’s Keeper in Dartmouth to select and wrap presents for families that would otherwise not have a Christmas. For the third year in a row, club members...

Fired up Santa greets crowd on engine in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — The approaching cacophony of sirens and horns initially signaled an oncoming emergency, a warning that first responders were en route to a serious call and needed room to maneuver. But as the vehicles approached, a careful ear could...

Snowmen melt hearts, benefit animal shelter

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Animal Shelter received $12,400 in donations through the Snowman Jubilee Act of Kindness project sponsored by the Friends of the Lakeville Animal Shelter. A $6,200 dollar check was presented to the shelter Saturday, Dec. 14...

Wreath placed at Nemasket Hill Cemetery in annual tradition to honor veterans

MIDDLEBORO — A wreath was placed at the Civil War cannon Saturday, Dec. 14 at Nemasket Hill Cemetery in Middleboro to commemorate Wreaths Across America Day. Placing the wreath at the cannon is an annual tradition sponsored by the Nemasket Hill...

Astronomer opens the outer space world to Rotary Club

MIDDLEBORO — Astronomer Mike Renzi spoke to the Middleboro Rotary Club Dec. 4 at the Fireside Grille about his experiences. He shared a slide show with images of deep space objects, planets, and asteroid pictures and videos that he has taken from...

Christmas Eve, Day masses scheduled

Father Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo, pastor of St. Isidore Parish, has announced the upcoming Mass schedule for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. St. Isidore Parish is made up of the three worship sites of Sacred Heart Church in Middleboro, Saints Martha...

Group proposes short-term solutions to PFAS in Middleboro wells

MIDDLEBORO — A newly formed citizens advocacy group is asking Middleboro officials to take three steps to combat the impact of PFAS in the town’s wells. The contamination in one well has reached levels that violate state standards several times in...

Families take home trees and memories from Christmas Tree Farm

LAKEVILLE— For those who visit Mockingbird Hill Christmas Tree Farm, taking a tree out of a box just doesn’t cut it. They crave the smell of fresh pine and the experience of picking out their very own Christmas tree. Having an artificial tree “isn’t...

Lakeville shines light on holiday season with sparkling tree

LAKEVILLE — A gathering of children, parents, volunteers and local pageant luminaries welcomed Santa Claus to the Lions Club Saturday, Dec. 7 to kick-off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting. At about 6 p.m. Santa was chauffeured to the...

Goodness and light: Tree switched on at Middleboro Town Hall

MIDDLEBORO — This Santa didn’t just flip a switch to light the Middleboro Christmas tree. Instead, after a New Year’s Eve-like countdown, he plugged in two ends of an extension cord, a nod to Clark Griswold in the holiday movie staple “Christmas...

Urgent care opens at Beth Israel Lahey in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — Urgent care services are now available at Beth Israel Lahey Health Care Center in Middleboro, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth officials have announced. The site, located at 8 Commerce Blvd., opened earlier this year and also...

Purr-fect for feline fans: Cat show Dec. 14, 15 in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — Cat Fanciers Federation will host a cat show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at the Middleboro Elks, 24 High St., Middleboro. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. Cash payment may be made at the door.

Tax bills to increase an average of $118 in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville residents will pay an average of $118 more in taxes next year, according to figures presented to the select board at the Monday, Dec. 2 meeting. Next year’s tax rate will be $10.35 per $1,000 of property value. This year, the...

Gingerbread house making among Lakeville library events

LAKEVILLE – The Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St., will get into the holiday spirit with two events on consecutive Saturdays. A Friends of the Library open house and gingerbread house making will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,...

Enjoy the season at these merry and bright holiday events

One of the greatest gifts of the holiday season is the chance to celebrate with family and friends. Here are some events to spread cheer in Middleboro and Lakeville this season. Craft fair A holiday craft event will take place inside Loon...

Middleboro Senior Center offers range of December activities

MIDDLEBORO — Check out some of the activities available at the Middleboro Senior Center, 558 Plymouth St., in December. Throughout the month, help is available for Middleboro seniors wishing to apply for fuel assistance or SNAP, Supplemental...

December will be busy at Lakeville Council on Aging

LAKEVILLE — A variety of events are scheduled at the Lakeville Council on Aging, 1 Dear Crossing, for December. Outreach counselor and social worker Karen Fisher is available by appointment only Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday 9 to 11 a...

Soule Homestead schedules slate of activities in December

MIDDLEBORO — Lots of events are planned in December at Soule Homestead Education Center in Middleboro. Wreath making will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee is $55 for...

Holiday spirit parades through Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — Santa and Mrs. Claus made their appearance on a ladder truck. Plenty of Grinches, meanwhile, could be found on an array of vehicles, hovering over floats and even appearing as a disguise on a horse. The streets of Middleboro transformed...

Middleboro Scouts collect socks for homeless

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Girl Scouts collected 111 pairs of socks for The Action Team’s 6th Annual Sock Drive. The socks will be distributed through the Joy of Sox Organization, which provides socks to homeless people.

Middleboro Elks present $4,500 in support for veterans

MIDDLEBORO — Through the Elks Community Investment Program Grants, the Middleboro Elks Lodge 1274 recently awarded a $1,000 freedom grant and $3,500 gratitude grants to Middleboro Veterans Officer Stephen Adelman. These funds will help local...

Santa swaps sleigh for fire engine as he drives through Lakeville Dec. 15

LAKEVILLE — Santa Claus is coming to town Sunday, Dec. 15 on a Lakeville fire truck. His visit starts at 9 a.m. at Taunton Street, near the town line and continues through Lakeville. The route continues to the intersection of Taunton and Bedford...

Lions to host life-saving classes

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions Club offers monthly cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator courses at their clubhouse at 170 Main St., Lakeville. Courses include Basic Life Support (BLS) for professionals (nurses, first...

In sweet gesture Scouts use cookie money to buy turkeys for pantry

In an act of generosity and community spirit, local Girl Scouts voted to turn some of their hard-earned cookie money into a bountiful gift for those in need this Thanksgiving. The girls, ranging in age from 7 to 13, dedicated many hours selling the...

All’s well after dog rescued after falling into deep well

MIDDLEBORO — With dogged determination, first responders rescued a year-old blue heeler named Bandit Sunday, Nov. 24 after the canine became trapped in a 25-foot well on Bishop Avenue. Fire and police departments from Middleboro and surrounding...

New leash on life: Dogs removed from home now up for adoption

MIDDLEBORO — With tails wagging and paws at times barely touching the ground, six dogs romped in the outdoor play area at the Middleboro Animal Shelter Monday, Nov. 25, under a bright winter sun. For these dogs, the freedom to run and play, a...

Make peace in the world and at home, speakers at pole dedication state

MIDDLEBORO — Peace is a choice people need to actively pursue, State Rep. Norman Orrall told those in attendance Saturday, Nov. 23 at the dedication of Middleboro’s newest peace pole at Pierce playground. “We need to make an effort to cultivate...

Muckey’s donation helps support food pantry

LAKEVILLE — Empty bottles and cans have led to full stomachs. Representatives of the Sacred Heart food pantry are saluting the Seckinger family, owners of Muckey’s Liquors in Lakeville, for more than two decades of support through their returnables...

They’ll be jingling all the way at Middleboro Christmas parade

MIDDLEBORO — The turkey has been consumed, the leftovers have been packed into the fridge and Middleboro is ready to welcome in the Christmas season. The 64th annual Christmas parade will step off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 from Burkland School,...

Stitched with love, handmade items distributed to local groups

MIDDLEBORO — The Knitting and Crochet Outreach Team from the Middleboro Council of Aging got together to provide some warm gifts in time for the holidays. Over the past year, the group produced more than 240 handmade items, including afghans, lap...

‘Chronicle’ reporter to discuss new book at Lakeville library

LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct St., Lakeville, will welcome WCVB-TV “Chronicle’’ reporter and author Ted Reinstein on Monday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss his new book, “Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England.’’...

Middleboro Fire Department to host holiday celebration Dec. 7

MIDDLEBORO __ The Middleboro Fire Department, 125 North Main St., will host a holiday celebration from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7 at their headquarters. Santa and Rudolph will make appearances. Children’s activities will also be available.

What’s brewing at Coffee Milano? Fun dances, free coffee

MIDDLEBORO — A promotion at downtown coffee shop Coffee Milano has perked interest in the business across the nation and beyond. Customers were recently offered free coffee in exchange for showcasing their best dance movies, which were then...

Home sought for dog with special needs rescued from Middleboro house

MIDDLEBORO — A six-year-old Shih Tzu mix with special needs who was rescued from unsanitary conditions in Middleboro needs a loving home, MSPCA-Angell officials are reporting. The dog, who has been named Gumby, has fully luxated patellas, which...

Questions raised on wording of debt exclusion for fire station

LAKEVILLE — Concerns were raised at the Nov. 18 Lakeville Select Board meeting about the wording of the January ballot vote that would decide the future of a new fire station. Lakeville voters will go to the polls Jan. 28 to decide whether to...

Select Board supports transforming old DPW site into park

MIDDLEBORO — The potential transformation of the former Department of Public Works property at 48 Wareham St. to a public park moved one step closer when Select Board members unanimously agreed to support funding at their Nov. 18 meeting. Town...

Red White and Blues festival celebrates veterans

MIDDLEBORO — After the raffle prizes had been drawn and crafts sold, the big winners of the Middleboro Elks Red White and Blues Festival were the area’s veterans. Proceeds from the festival, which was held Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Elks Lodge and...

Peace pole to be dedicated Nov. 23 at Pierce Playground

MIDDLEBORO — The public is invited to the dedication of a Peace Pole at noon by the Middleboro Rotary Club on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Pierce Playground, 26 Jackson St. This is the second pole installation the Rotary Club has sponsored. The first pole...

Sign-ups available for Thanksgiving, Christmas meals

MIDDLEBORO — Sign-ups for the Thanksgiving meal from the Sacred Heart Food Pantry are continuing until Nov. 23. Meals can be picked up Tuesday, Nov. 26. Christmas meal pick-up requests are now being accepted. Clients can request a meal package...

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