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Soule plant sale May 9

MIDDLEBORO -- Soule Homestead will host its annual plant sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Saturday, May 9 at the farm, 46 Soule St., Middleboro. Green thumb volunteer Mary Ann has gathered and nurtured some of her favorite plants to sell....

Get the buzz on bees, marshes and pesticides at May 13 program

MIDDLEBORO -- The impact of science on everyday lives will be explored at a program with local scientists at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday May 13 at the Middleboro Public Library. Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius will talk about pesticides and...

Wine tasting, paint night to benefit Lions May 9

LAKEVILLE -- The Lakeville Lions invite community members to their upcoming Wine Tasting & Paint Night on Saturday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse at 170 Main St. This event offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a selection of wines,...

250 reasons to celebrate: Middleboro honors America

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MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro threw a big birthday party Saturday May 2 on the Town Hall lawn. The bash celebrated everyone in attendance and millions who weren’t. “We wanted to raise awareness that on the 250th birthday of America, America’s still here,...

Dolly Parton's reading initiative starting in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- Dolly Parton’s global effort to encourage children’s love of reading is coming to Middleboro. Peter H. Peirce Homestead is launching Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for children residing in Middleboro. Children from birth to age...

Interim school superintendent to be hired in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- An interim school superintendent will be hired with a start date of July 1, Middleboro School Committee members agreed at their April 30 meeting. This hiring will put a leader for the district in place quickly while allowing more...

Free cleaning for job interviews at Dermody

LAKEVILLE -- Dermody Cleaners, which has a location at 330 Bedford St. in Lakeville, is helping unemployed workers shine on their next job interview by cleaning a suit or interview outfit at no cost. Dermody Cleaners has not placed an expiration...

Crafts, retirement, roots featured at Lakeville Library

LAKEVILLE -- Lakeville Public Library has three events scheduled for the public in the coming week. Registration is open for the next tween/teen craft night at the library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. Kids in grades 4-12 will make beaded succulents...

Man facing child sex charges denied bail, deemed a danger

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PLYMOUTH -- A 41-year-old Hanson man who faces a series of child sex charges in three towns, including Middleboro, has been deemed dangerous and ordered held without bail . Richard Kielczweski would be a danger to society if he was released on any...

Old Colony, Bristol-Plymouth receive millions in state grants

Old Colony is among the technical schools receiving grant funds. File photo

ROCHESTER — Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical and Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical high schools received a combined $3.5 million in state funds, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced. Old Colony received $2 million,...

Lakeville assessor's office to be closed May 4

LAKEVILLE -- The Assessor's Office will be closed on Monday, May 4. The office will re-open for its regular operating hours on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Payments and paperwork may be submitted in the exterior drop box located near the entrance of the...

Candidates sought for town manager search committee

MIDDLEBORO -- Two at large positions are available for residents to serve on the town manager search committee. This committee will review candidates for town manager and bring top selections to the Select Board. Five members will be selected by...

Container gardening workshop May 2

MIDDLEBORO -- You don’t need soil in your backyard to create a garden. A workshop on container gardening will teach participants how to grow gardens even in small spaces. The event will take place from 10 to 11:25 a.m. Saturday May 2 at Soule...

Flags planted by community with pride

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MIDDLEBORO -- When the call was put out to place flags on the graves of local veterans, the community stepped up. The turnout to the April 25 flag placement was “great,’’ Middleboro Veterans Agent Steve Adelman said. More than 80 volunteers...

Director of Planning and Community Development post cut in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- Town Director of Planning and Community Development Leeann Bradley has been let go as part on ongoing budget concerns in Middleboro. The Middleboro Select Board agreed unanimously at their April 27 meeting to terminate her contract...

Dangerousness hearing set for man charged with child rape

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PLYMOUTH -- A 41-year-old Hanson man faces a dangerousness hearing Thursday, April 30 after allegedly having multiple sexual encounters with a 15-year-old boy over a nine-month period, according to material presented at his arraignment. Richard...

Give them shelter: Events scheduled to support animals

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MIDDLEBORO -- There is a reason Middleboro Animal Shelter staff named a little dog recently in their care “Forrest.’’ The multi-breed dynamo may be smaller than some cats but he has big energy. He was spotted on train tracks in town, where he...

'Gas station heroin' no longer sold in Middleboro

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MIDDLEBORO -- “Gas station heroin’’ will no longer be sold in Middleboro. Select Board members have agreed to ban the sale of two substances, Tianeptine and Kratom, which have been linked to addictions and overdoses. Tianeptine, which is often...

Digging up a passion for archeology

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MIDDLEBORO — Between the cases of arrow heads, stone tools and artifacts, visitors to the Robbins Museum of Archeology got an inside look to the world of archaeology. On Saturday, April 25, the museum opened up to the public for its first...

Man charged with child rape and other charges, some in Middleboro

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A Hanson man is under arrest, charged with numerous human trafficking and child rape violations in Middleboro and two other towns. The alleged perpetrator is Richard Kielczweski, 41, of Hanson, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and...

Lakeville to vote on tax override at May 19 special town election

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LAKEVILLE — On Tuesday, May 19, Lakeville voters will be asked to either approve or deny a Proposition 2 ½ override to meet the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget request. Proposition 2 ½ states that a town or city cannot increase its total property...

Date set for Lakeville to revote Old Colony project

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LAKEVILLE -- The proposed $288 million Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building project will be brought back to Lakeville voters on June 20. The Old Colony District School Committee unanimously approved a revote during a...

Spotlight shines on volunteers at Council on Aging luncheon

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LAKEVILLE -- Volunteers were the guests of honor Tuesday, April 21 when the Lakeville Council on Aging hosted a special luncheon to celebrate those who support the council’s programs and Lakeville’s older adults. Guests enjoyed a luncheon served...