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Middleboro seeks 'progressive' and 'collaborative' Town Manager

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MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro is seeking a “progressive, highly qualified and collaborative leader’’ to serve as its next town manager, according to the official job…

Paint Day with Amy July 15

LAKEVILLE --- Paint Day with Amy will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15 at the Lakeville Senior Center. The activity will feature the chance to paint “Lighthouse at the Beach.’’ The cost is $20…

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Six Middleboro, Apponequet students honored by Southcoast Health

Six area graduating high school seniors recently received scholarships from the Southcoast Health Ambassadors. Each student received $1,500 to support their college education. The students demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a strong...

Let the good times roll: New skatepark opens

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MIDDLEBORO -- They were on a roll. The traditional four-wheel traffic just off Middleboro Center briefly gave way to bikes, boards and even rollerblades Saturday, June 27 as skaters made a brief but symbolic trek. The riders left from the aging...

Middleboro will paint the town red, white and blue for July Fourth

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MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro is gearing up for its traditional Fourth of July celebration, and the week is jam-packed with activities. The celebration includes a parade, carnival and fireworks, among other features. The carnival comes to town...

Students make a case for Lakeville history

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LAKEVILLE -- Three Old Colony Regional Technical School sophomores have built a piece of Lakeville history. The students constructed a case to honor the town’s oldest resident. For more than 100 years, the Boston Post cane was presented to the most...

Middleboro men charged with sex crimes around World Cup games

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MIDDLEBORO -- Two Middleboro men were arrested on child sex charges during an investigation of possible child exploitation before, during and after World Cup matches. Kenneth M. Berry, 45, and Trevon Hubbard, 31, both of Middleboro, were charged...

Old Colony building project withdrawn after two voter rejections

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After two rejections from voters, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building project has been discontinued. School officials have informed the Massachusetts School Building Authority that they will take themselves out of...

Lakeville man, 19, shot, killed in Dorchester

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BOSTON -- A 19-year-old Lakeville man has been identified as the victim of a shooting in Dorchester Monday, June 22. Police responded to a report of a person shot at about 7:38 p.m. in the area of 115 Milton Ave. in Dorchester, according to Boston...

Middleboro library to close some days due to staff shortage

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MIDDLEBORO -- The Middleboro Public Library will be closed some days in July and August due to a staffing shortage, Library Director Beth Paine said. The move is needed because a full-time library technician is retiring and that position cannot be...

Middleboro Conservation Commission seeks new member

MIDDLEBORO -- The Middleboro Conservation Commission has an opening for a member. The meetings are the first and third Thursdays beginning at 6:45 p.m. Anyone interested is asked to attend a meeting. Meetings are held at the Town Hall, Select Board...

Lakeville Fire receives grant for medical equipment

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LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Fire Department received a grant to purchase video laryngoscopes through the 2026 Southcoast Health EMS support grant program. Lakeville Fire was one of 11 local emergency services organizations to receive a grant during...

Lakeville cyclist to ride 80 miles for his 80th birthday

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LAKEVILLE -- Some people might celebrate their 80th birthdays with 80 candles and a party. Robert Friedman of Lakeville is riding 80 miles on his bicycle. The trek, which is scheduled for July 11, will not just be for personal recreation. He is...

A wheely big day planned as new skateboard park to open

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MIDDLEBORO -- After seven years of planning and work, the new Middleboro skatepark will be rolled out with a grand opening Saturday, June 27. “It’s been a long journey for us, and it’s finally here,’’ said Mike Pasalacqua, chair of the Middleboro...

Happy Ted Williams campers reunite to support Jimmy Fund

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Happy campers unite to honor Ted Williams, support Jimmy Fund Once again this year, alumni from the former Ted Williams Camp are uniting to strike out cancer. The annual Ted Williams Camp Alumni and Friends Jimmy Fund benefit returns to Loon Pond...

Middleboro man charged with filming under skirt of girl, 13

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MIDDLEBORO -- A Middleboro man has been arrested on charges he recorded beneath the skirt of a 13-year-old girl during a concert at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield. Brandon Cora, 27, was charged with photographing sexual or intimate parts of a...

Great Scot! Peirce statue is now a Conehead

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MIDDLEBORO -- Thomas Sproat Peirce is now wearing a crown, a sign of Scottish royalty, or at least affection. The “crown ‘’is actually a traffic cone, placed with good humor and friendship by visitors from Scotland. A contingent from Scotland,...

Voters deny $288 million high school building project a second time

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LAKEVILLE — Residents in Lakeville headed to the polls on Saturday, June 20 and voted to deny the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building project. There were 903 “no” votes and 680 “yes” votes. Lakeville was one of four towns...

Apponequet students receive Community Foundation scholarships

Two Apponequet Regional High School students were among the recipients of scholarships presented by The SouthCoast Community Foundation. Aurora McKenna and Grace Schwartz were two of the 124 local students who received a total of $900,000 through...

Students bond with seniors to share stories for the ages

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LAKEVILLE — In a packed room of older adults, children and their families at the Lakeville Public Library, students took the microphone to share the stories of those "enriched by age" during the Once Upon a Generation storytelling program. During...

Former Middleboro fire captain charged with filming family member nude

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WAREHAM -- A former Middleboro Fire Captain has been arraigned on multiple charges after he reportedly videotaped a 26-year-old family member in various states of undress while she was in her bedroom and bathroom. Eric Gunnison, 59, of Middleboro...

Two injured in Lakeville ATV crash

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LAKEVILLE -- Two people were injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident on County Street just after 5 p.m Tuesday June 16, the Lakeville Fire Department reported. The vehicle hit a rock and crashed, Lakeville Fire Chief Michael O’Brien said. The...

Alice in Wonderland tea at Oliver House June 28

MIDDLEBORO -- Visitors can step into a world of whimsy at the Alice in Wonderland Tea at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28 at the Oliver House, 445 Plymouth St. Guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon tea experience in an historic Middleboro home. This event...

Three local women vie for Miss Massachusetts, Miss Massachusetts Teen

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MIDDLEBORO -- Two young women with ties to Middleboro will be vying for the title of Miss Massachusetts at the 2026 Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Competition at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20. Hope...

Lakeville to revote the school budget July 27

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LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville will host a special town meeting July 27 to reconsider the school budget after the Freetown Lakeville Regional School Committee rejected the town’s original vote. The date for a new meeting was set at the June 16 Select...

Magic is in the air for Lakeville summer reading

LAKEVILLE - The Lakeville Public Library kicks off summer reading programs on Wednesday, June 17 with challenges for kids, teens, and adults. Come in any time to sign up for one the summer reading programs. On Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m., kids in...

Local author to discuss 'The Ledger' June 22

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LAKEVILLE -- Local author Steven Manchester will visit the Lakeville Public Library at 6 p.m. Monday, June 22 to discuss his new book, "The Ledger,'' a follow-up to his novel "The Menu.'' Set in a Massachusetts medium-security penitentiary in the...

Community celebrates with Pride in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- Several hundred visitors attended Middleboro’s pride festival June 13, with organizer Alex Cook describing the event as a “resounding success.’’ About 40 vendors were on site at the Middleboro Town Hall lawn. Performers entertained,...

Water restrictions in place in Middleboro

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The Middleboro Select Board, which also serves as the town’s water commissioners, has restricted outdoor water use as the state deals with drought conditions ranging from mild to critical Effective immediately, a ban has been placed on...

Lakeville voters to decide June 20 on Old Colony rebuild

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LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville voters will return to the polls Saturday, June 20 to decide on a $288 million new school building for Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School The polls will be in a different location than usual because of prior...

High-speed chase ends in Middleboro with two arrests

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MIDDLEBORO -- Two people were arrested Sunday following a high-speed chase through multiple towns that ended in Middleboro. An infant was reportedly in the car. To end the chase, police used“stop sticks’’ which are placed on the roadway to deflate...

Honeybees from Oak Point create a buzz

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MIDDLEBORO -- The Oak Point Honeybees had a sweet time performing at the Hannah Shaw Home June 8,entertaining with singalongs and patriotic numbers. The group was formed almost a year ago and consists of eight women, ages 63 to 80. The Honeybees...

Plant a Seed, Read summer library program nourishes community

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MIDDLEBORO -- Harvest a summer of fun at the Middleborough Public Library with summer reading programs for kids, teens, and adults running from June 20 to Aug. 20. Participants will read, complete activities, earn prizes, and help feed local...

Middleboro native, former police officer honored

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The Lights for Peace flag at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum in New Bedford will fly throughout June in honor of Middleboro native and former Middleoro police officer John Remedis. He was born on Jan. 19, 1947, the son of the late John...

Grief workshop June 16

MIDDLEBORO -- Riding the Wave, a program on signs of hope and healing after loss, will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 at the Middleboro Senior Center, 558 Plymouth St. As people grieve and honor the memories of their loved ones,...

Historical museum admission free through end of year

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MIDDLEBORO -- The Middleboro Historical Association will offer free admission in 2026 to the Middleboro Historical Museum, thanks to an anonymous donor. The special initiative is being offered in recognition of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the...

Finance Committee calls for forensic audit

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MIDDLEBORO — A week after voters approved a pared down budget at Town Meeting, officials tackled layoffs and a potential forensic audit during a Select Board meeting on Monday, June 8. Select Board Chair Teresa Farley read a letter from the...

Combatting tardiness: South Coast schools use data, relationships to increase student attendance

Middleboro High School Assistant Principal Andrew Dizel hugs a student at a previous graduation. File photo

When Apponequet Regional High School students get to school late, they can expect to be handed a paper slip for their tardiness. While many schools use more efficient technology to notify kids and their parents of tardies — such as an automatic...

Elected officials salaries cut to save full-time position

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LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Town Meeting voters approved cutting the salaries of elected town officials to restore the full-time assistant treasurer-collector position. The salary cuts were proposed by former select board member Brian Day at the June 8...

Town Meeeting rejects call for more school funds

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LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Town Meeting voters approved a $38.2 million budget Monday, June 8, rejecting efforts to add additional funds to the schools. The total approved by Town Meeting calls for about $18 million to be allocated toward Lakeville’s...

Fire chief officially resigns effective June 30

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MIDDLEBORO — The town parted ways with Fire Chief Owen Thompson, who has been on administrative leave since late March, in a move unanimously approved by the Select Board during its meeting on Monday, June 8. Thompson will resign from his position...

Master gardener to discuss plant propogation

MIDDLEBORO -- Gretel Anspach, a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and a lifetime master gardener, will present an overview of the methods of plant propagation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 at the Middleboro Public Library. The...

Honor vigil, peaceful protest set for June 14

MIDDLEBORO -- Indivisible Middleboro will hold a peaceful protest and honor vigil from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 14 at the Veterans Memorial, 10 Nickerson Ave., Middleboro. The community gathering will have two purposes, organizers said. The...

Kids and police make a splash at Memorial Elementary field day

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MIDDLEBORO -- Memorial Early Childhood Center youngsters had tons of fun at the annual field day May 28. During the event, Middleboro police officers made a literal splash as they fell into the dunk tank, courtesy of a strong throw from the kids....

Free vacation Bible school scheduled

MIDDLEBORO -- Children ages 3 through grade 6 are invited to a free Vacation Bible School at the Central Congregational Church, 2 Webster St. in Middleboro June 29 to July 2 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. This year’s school is titled Emerald Crossing and...

New Middleboro High graduates 'blew the doors off' with energy

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MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro High School Principal Paul Branagan wasn’t sure what to expect when the Class of 2026 started their freshman year, he told those attending the school’s graduation ceremony at the school's stadium June 6. During their...

Apponequet graduates urged to say 'yes' to life

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LAKEVILLE -- Some students fight for class rank. Others grapple to reach graduation. But their newly minted diplomas now have equal value, Apponequet Regional High School Principal Kahlan Dessert told the new graduates at their graduation Friday,...

Industrious Old Colony students sign on with future employers

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ROCHESTER -- Four Lakeville seniors signed letters of intent to their future employers during Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School’s fifth annual Industry Signing Day. The event celebrates seniors who have accepted positions in the...

Old Colony Building Project returns to polls June 20

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LAKEVILLE — Voters will once again be asked to approve a $288 million project proposal for a new Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building on Saturday, June 20. The five member towns — Rochester, Mattapoisett, Lakeville,...

Seniors two-step their way to country-themed celebration

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LAKEVILLE -- Local folks moseyed on down to the Loon Pond Lodge at Ted Williams Camp in Lakeville for a country-themed BBQ luncheon on Tuesday, June 2. This Guys and Gals Celebration sponsored by the Lakeville COA was a combined shindig to...

'Weird’ book club launches at Lakeville library

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LAKEVILLE -- Readers of books that are a bit strange, shocking, and weird can now join a brand new quarterly book club at the Lakeville Public Library. Launching Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m., the Weird Book Club will discuss the book "Bunny" by...

New interim superintendent seeks to build relationships

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MIDDLEBORO -- Newly selected interim superintendent of schools David Thomson has set an ambitious goal for his first 90 days on the job. He wants to host 90 meetings. Thomson hopes to meet with School Committee members, Select Board members, the...