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Mary K. Goode students salute veterans

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MIDDLEBORO -- Days before Veterans Day, first grade students at Mary K. Goode Elementary School welcomed members of Middleboro Veterans Services office Thursday, Nov. 5 for a…

Middleboro and Apponequet fight on in fall playoffs

November means playoffs for high school fall sports and five teams from Middleboro High School and Apponequet Regional High School are in the dance. The boys and girls varsity…

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State rep race results still unclear one week out

MIDDLEBORO — One week since voters cast their ballots, the winner of the 2nd Plymouth district state representative race is still unclear. Incumbent state Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver) has declared victory twice since Nov. 3 based on incomplete or...

Middleboro public works director resigns

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro will soon be without its public works director of 13 years. Christopher Peck, who took the helm of the Department of Public Works in 2013, sent his resignation letter to the town on Wednesday, Nov. 4. He will step down from...

Lakeville church to host Christmas fair Nov. 21

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville United Church of Christ’s Women’s Fellowship will hold their Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. This fair has taken place for 60 years. They will feature cookies and cookie...

Town Meeting says raise the roof on Nichols school

MIDDLEBORO — The Nichols Middle School will be getting a new roof soon. Town Meeting approved $3.8 million to repair the school’s roof, which is in need of renovation. The town will only pay around $1.7 million of that total, with the remaining...

Flock cameras, blighted properties among Special Town Meeting issues

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LAKEVILLE -- A possible ban on Flock cameras and whether to place fines on property in blighted condition are two of the issues that Lakeville Special Town Meeting voters will decide on. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at...

Cobras, firefighters to play flag football to benefit veterans

MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro Fire and the Middleboro Cobras will take on each other at 6:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 14. at Battis Field. Proceeds will benefit veterans’ causes. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, with free admission for anyone...

Police, fire battle for most food donations

LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Police and Fire departments will square off this holiday season. But the winner is already known: The Lakeville Center for Active Living food pantry. The two departments have kickstarted a friendly competition to see which...

Students create new home for old tradition

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LAKEVILLE -- Some of the community’s youngest residents lent their talents to honor the oldest. Old Colony Regional High School students Ryder Pavao,Adelaide Zell and Emily Best constructed a display case to hold a replica of Lakeville’s Boston...

Lakeville active living center salutes veterans with breakfast

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LAKEVILLE -- Veterans were thanked for their service by being served lunch at the Lakeville Center for Active Living’s third annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 6. Veterans, friends and special guests enjoy a breakfast catered by Loon...

Chicken squad, genealogy scheduled at Lakeville library

LAKEVILLE _ Two events are coming up at the Lakeville Public Library. A new book club for kids in grades 3, 4, and 5, Chapter Chat, will meet at the Lakeville Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The group will discuss the book “Chicken...

Food pantry collecting gifts for children in need

MIDDLEBORO -- The Sacred Heart Food Pantry is collecting gifts for children in need through Nov. 21 through the annual Giving Tree program. Those wishing to make contributions or take gift tags for Christmas gifts for the more than 400 children are...

Middleboro man charged with cocaine distribution

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MIDDLEBORO -- A Middleboro resident is one of two men indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly conspiring to distribute cocaine, according to information provided by the Justice Department. Isaac Marrero, 33, of Middleboro, and...

Keeping cranberry farming in the families

LAKEVILLE — Cranberry growing is a family affair at Angers Conway Farm — a multi-family affair, that is. The nearby Thomas and Rink families, which operate bogs in the same part of town, have been helping the Conway family out since George Conway...

‘Alarming’ discrepancy of $1.2 million found in town financial records

MIDDLEBORO — The town missed out on being able to use money it had because of poor bookkeeping, Interim Town Manager Robert Nunes told the Middleboro Select Board at its Nov. 2 meeting Nunes said that he found a $1.215 million discrepancy over a...

Unitarian Universalist Society to host holiday fair Nov. 14

MIDDLEBORO -- The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro will be hosting a Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall, 25 South Main St., Middleboro. The event will feature local, talented vendors...

Busy November at Lakeville Center for Active Living

LAKEVILLE --- Lakeville Center for Active Living is hosting a series of events in November. They include: Veteran’s Day Breakfast: Friday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. Self Defense Program: Starting Monday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Estate Planning 101: Thursday,...

Veterans Day activities honor those who served

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Veterans will take center stage at ceremonies and meals to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 11. A Veteran's Day breakfast will be sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 20 and Boy Scout Troop 20 from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 in the St. Isidore parish hall,...

Nostalgia drives vintage vehicle fans

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MIDDLEBORO -- Jim Peters can recognize the difference between a 1956 Chevrolet and its 1957 counterpart from a block away. “Every year had a distinct style,’’ he noted. And he had a chance to make that distinction at the third annual auto show at...

Select Board members fired up about new station

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LAKEVILLE -- They’ve seen a two-dimensional drawing of the new fire station scheduled to open next year. But for the first time, members of the Lakeville Select Board toured the station in person Oct. 27 to view the progress being made on the...

Unitarian Universalist Society music director to perform Nov. 8

MIDDLEBORO -- Tony Winters, the new music director First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleboro, 25 South Main St., will perform in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. He will introduce himself and present a mix of theatrical original works,...

Animal lovers will have a cow over chance to meet Sip and Stroll guests

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MIDDLEBORO -- Sip, stroll and snuggle a miniature cow. Those are three of the activities available at the Sip and Stroll to be held Nov. 7 at Middleboro Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave. May Royal Minis is a family-owned miniature cattle experience...

Make a barn quilt Nov. 11 at Soule Homestead

MIDDLEBORO -- Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule St., Middleboro, will host a wood barn quilt making workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the west classroom. Participants will learn to make their own 12×12 wood barn...

Flu clinic Nov. 19 at Lakeville Lions clubhouse

LAKEVILLE -- A Hannaford flu clinic sponsored by the Lakeville Lions Club will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 19 at the clubhouse, 170 Main St., Lakeville. Those attending should bring insurance information or Medicare cards if...

A new chapter in kindness: More than 1,000 books donated at Trunk or Treat

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LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Freetown Girl Scouts handed out sweets at the Lakeville Trunk or Treat Oct. 25 but their real treat was seeing the generosity of area residents. The girls received more than 1,500 children’ books for their Imagination...

Middleboro Town Meeting to discuss data center ban, school roof replacement, license plate reader ban

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Town Meeting voters will decide on whether to ban data centers and automatic license plate reader cameras, fund a middle school roof replacement and provide water to two nearby towns at the Fall Town Meeting on Monday, Nov....

State supports funding Nichols roof repair

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MIDDLEBORO -- The state has approved funding for a partial roof replacement at Nichols Middle School. The Massachusetts School Building Authority’s Board of Directors agreed Oct. 28 to fund $2,049,369 for work on the 28-year-old roof. The total...

‘Ungodly’ stench from River Street recycling plant draws strong complaints

MIDDLEBORO — River Street homeowners have said they have to keep their windows closed. A strong stench coming from the nearby A-Plus Waste & Recycling Services has lingered in their neighborhood for years. They said it sticks to their clothes and...

Trunk or Treat in Lakeville scares up hundreds of youngsters

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LAKEVILLE -- Some were police officers, letter carriers, and even a slice of pizza. Plenty were Spiderman, Paw Patrol and Power Rangers. They sported different looks, but the costumed characters at the Lakeville Trunk or Treat at Ted Williams Camp...

Boston Post Cane display case to be showcased Nov. 4

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Historical Commission and the 175th Anniversary Committee will have a program in the Great Ponds Gallery of the Lakeville Public Library on the Boston Post Cane and an unveiling of the display case for the cane created by...

Lakeville Historical Society two-day yard sale Nov. 7, 8

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Historical Society will hold its annual two-day yard sale on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakeville Historic Town House - Town Hall, 2 Precinct St. On Friday...

Lakeville Lions to host wine and sign Nov. 14

LAKEVILLE __ The Lakeville Lions are hosting a wine and sign event at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at their clubhouse, 170 Main St., Lakeville. Guests can enjoy wines from Running Brook Vineyards, holiday treats, and a guided painting session....

Middleboro Town Meeting to vote on proposed Flock camera ban

MIDDLEBORO — Voters will have a say in whether Middleboro Police keep or get rid of a controversial piece of technology during Fall Town Meeting. A citizen’s petition was submitted to ban Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers in...

Gaskey, Hewins face off in state representative race

MIDDLEBORO — A competitive race for state representative is underway as incumbent State Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver) is trying to fend off Democratic challenger and Carver Select Board member Sarah Hewins for the 2nd Plymouth district State House...

Tea party steeped in support for Lakeville library

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LAKEVILLE -- This event suited them to a tea. Visitors to the fourth annual tea at the Lakeville library enjoyed a variety of blends and snack choices on Oct. 25. The tea served as a chance to relax on a Sunday afternoon, those attending said....

Wreath making workshops at Soule Dec. 5, 8

MIDDLEBORO __ Soule Homestead’s annual wreath making workshop will feature three sessions on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and an evening session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 8 at 46 Soule St., Middleboro. Long-time volunteer...

Oak Point holiday craft show scheduled Nov. 7

MIDDLEBORO -- The annual Oak Point Fall/Holiday Craft & Vendor Show will take place on Saturday Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Oak Point Clubhouse, Grand Ballroom, 200 Oak Point Drive, Middleboro. The event will feature 50 tables of handmade...

Committee to consider town ownership of 30 Howland Road property

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LAKEVILLE — Lakeville has formed a committee to look at possibly acquiring property at 30 Howland Road where a developer is seeking to remove millions of cubic yards of earth over a 10-year period. A 30 Howland Road Property Acquisition Advisory...

School Committee meetings to return to Nichols Middle School

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro School Committee decided to move its meetings back to the John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School. The next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 will be held in the Nichols Middle School auditorium. School Committee Chair Susan...

Kindergarteners and seniors come together during homecoming

MIDDLEBORO — For a moment, young and old came together. The second “Meet at the Fifty” took place before the Middleboro Sachems’ homecoming football game against the Norwell Clippers on Friday, Oct. 23. Middleboro High School seniors met...

Take a ride on the scary fun side at ghost drive

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MIDDLEBORO -- This is the weekend to take a drive through some spooky happenings as the Middleboro Park Department hosts its annual ghost drive at Peirce Playground, 26 Jackson St. The drive runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Saturday,...

New Middleboro Schools finance director approved

MIDDLEBORO — A vacancy in Middleboro Schools’ central office will soon be filled. The Middleboro School Committee approved Mark Friedman as the district’s new director of business and finance at its Oct. 22 meeting. Friedman currently serves as the...

Job criteria, screening committee set for superintendent search

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro School Committee knows what they’re looking for in a new superintendent and who will be looking for it. The School Committee announced 12 of the 13 members of the screening committee for the district’s permanent...

Middleboro early voting numbers higher than normal, Lakeville’s about the same

Even though Election Day is days away, more Middleboro voters have already cast their ballots than in previous years. By the time polls closed on Monday, Oct. 26, over 3,600 people had cast their ballots, according to Middleboro Election Director...

Update: Missing girl found safe

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Updated: She has been located and is safe, Lakeville police reports. The Lakeville Police Department thanked everyone who shared the information and assisted in helping to locate her. LAKEVLLE -- The Lakeville Police Department is asking for the...

Grange farm to table turkey dinner Nov. 14

MIDDLEBORO -- South Middleboro Grange 337 will host their annual Farm to Table Turkey Dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the South Middleboro Grange Hall, 570 Wareham St., South Middleboro. The cost of the meal is $18 for adults and $8 for...

State awards Middleboro money to help identify lead in water lines

MIDDLEBORO --- Middleboro has been awarded $50,000 from the state to help identify potential lead in water lines. The award will help the town comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, which aims to...

Voters hit the polls as Election Day approaches

With less than two weeks until Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters in Middleboro and Lakeville have already begun to decide on statewide and local races. These include races for governor, U.S. senator and representative, state senator and...

Scouts provide Halloween treats to those in need

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MIDDLEBORO -- Halloween will be a real treat for clients of the Sacred Heart Food Pantry thanks to the efforts of area girl scouts. The Middleboro Girl Scouts participated in their annual Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat event on Saturday, Oct. 17....

Lakeville firefighters graduate from academy

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LAKEVILLE -- Brian Hill, Jack Valcovic and Ethan Hecht of the Lakeville Fire Department recently graduated from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine has...

Lakeville Historical Society to present program on Revolutionary War

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Historical Society will hold its final program meeting of 2026 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Lakeville United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1 Precinct St. Ben Carr will present “The Revolutionary War in...