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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

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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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Wanted: Students to help Nemasket Week — in any one of many ways. We aim to constantly provide news about people, events and issues in Middleboro and Lakeville. That’s local people of all ages. Events of interest to everyone from toddlers to...

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,...

Dispensary event raises support, donations for animals in need

MIDDLEBORO — Community members gathered recently for fun, food and furry friends at Thrive Dispensary to support and raise donations for area animal shelters. The medical and recreational cannabis distributor at 29 Harding St. wrapped up its August...

LeBaron Hills residents ask Lakeville officials to help settle Taunton water dispute

LAKEVILLE — Town officials will meet with Taunton representatives on Thursday, Sept. 11, to address a more than 20-year-old water dispute in the Estates at LeBaron Hills neighborhood. Since the neighborhood’s construction between 2003 and 2004,...

Lakeville to seek $1 million Bridge Street infrastructure grant

LAKEVILLE — The Select Board has decided to apply for a $1 million grant to make improvements at the Bridge Street intersection, near the former Lakeville Hospital site. During a meeting on Sept. 2, the board discussed how to use the state funds to...

Victim and cause identified in fatal Middleboro fire

MIDDLEBORO — A 90-year-old woman died early Monday morning in a house fire that investigators say was likely started by smoking. Firefighters arrived at 72 Everett Street shortly before 3 a.m. on Sept. 1 to find flames pouring from multiple...

91-year-old woman dies in Middleboro house fire

MIDDLEBORO — A 91-year-old woman died early Monday morning in a house fire on Everett Street, according to Middleboro Fire Chief Owen Thompson. Fire crews responded to 72 Everett St. shortly before 3 a.m. on Sept. 1 and arrived to find intense fire...

Middleboro developer fined $30,000 for water violations at new townhome complex

MIDDLEBORO — A Middleboro developer has been fined more than $30,000 for failing to follow state rules around providing safe drinking water at a new residential development. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued a $30,754...

From lunch-in spots to stretch-your-legs hikes: Free places to find fresh air

As the summer weather fades to fall, people can enjoy nature at numerous no-cost parks and ponds in the Lakeville and Middleboro area. Whether it’s a meal-time pull off or an after-work hiking trail, the Nemasket Week Today explored a handful of...

74th East Middleboro 4-H Fair continues to bring an ‘old country fair’ to community

MIDDLEBORO — At the East Middleboro 4-H Fair, you won’t find carnival rides or admission costs — but age-old fair amenities and passionate youth showing crafts and animals of every shape and size. The annual fair is hosted by the East Middleboro 4-H...

Flags raise awareness for Middleboro overdose deaths

MIDDLEBORO — Drivers passing Town Hall may notice orange and purple flags placed beneath a tree on the front lawn. The flags represent lives lost to overdose — both locally and across the state — so far this year. “It’s good because the numbers are...

Middleboro School Committee moves to expand to seven members

MIDDLEBORO — The School Committee agreed to bring a proposal to Town Meeting that would expand the board from six to seven members. The committee voted unanimously during its Aug. 28 meeting to place the item on the Fall Town Meeting warrant. If...

Middleboro School Committee welcomes new Henry B. Burkland principal

MIDDLEBORO — The School Committee officially welcomed Shammah Daniels as the new principal of Henry B. Burkland Elementary School during its meeting Thursday, Aug. 28. Daniels began her role on July 1, succeeding Ronald Sanborn, who served as...

Lakeville Council on Aging bids farewell to summer with ice cream social

LAKEVILLE — A celebratory ice cream social was held last week at the Center on Aging, where attendees enjoyed cold treats as the summer season comes to a close. The School’s Out Ice Cream truck, a family-owned Lakeville business, brought sweet...

Lakeville business provides space to ‘recover with intention’

There is no better way to anchor oneself in the present than by sinking into a tub of 48-degree water. That’s the message that R-Labs — a new business in Lakeville specializing in contrast therapy — is spreading. Contrast therapy is a technique that...

Back to school: New staff, programs in FreeLake district

LAKEVILLE — Bust out the backpacks and pack the lunch boxes — the Freetown-Lakeville school year kicks off Sept. 2. With new programs, electives and staff joining the district, there are plenty of changes this year. But the first shift students,...

Back to school: New principals, busing, parent messaging app for Middleboro district

MIDDLEBORO — Set the alarms and sharpen the pencils — Middleboro students return to school Sept. 2. While the Middleboro Public School District is making several changes this year, the most significant are improving busing efficiency for...

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry receives ‘generous’ donation

MIDDLEBORO — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry recently received a $3,000 donation from North Easton Savings Bank. The bank, located in Middleboro, donated the $3,000 check to the food pantry to be used in their overall pantry efforts....

Owner of Egger’s Furniture to retire after 46 years with nearly 200-year-old business

MIDDLEBORO — Egger’s Furniture has nearly 200 years of history in Middleboro and for the last 46 years has been under the care and ownership of Bob Saquet — who plans to sell the business and retire this fall. While the store is changing ownership...