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Woman escapes safely from Lakeville house fire

LAKEVILLE — A woman escaped without injury following a house fire at Chrisjenn Brooke Lane in Lakeville Wednesday afternoon Feb. 19. Smoke was showing from the home when firefighters arrived just after 2:30 p.m., Lakeville Fire Chief Michael O’Brien...

Two pets killed in Lakeville barn fire

LAKEVILLE — Two family pets, a five-month-old dog and a cat, were killed in a barn fire on County Street near Freetown Street Saturday afternoon Feb. 15. Lakeville Fire received reports from multiple callers of the fire at about 2:22 p.m., Lakeville...
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Stolen vehicles on Ashley Lane investigated by Middleboro police

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Police are investigating reports of two stolen cars early Monday, Feb. 10, Middleboro Police Chief Robert Ferreira reported. At 7:38 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 10, Patrol Officer Cameron Amaral was sent to Ashley Lane to...

Former Middleboro corrections officer denied parole in killing

MIDDLEBORO — Parole was denied for a former corrections officer from Middleboro convicted in the death of a man found badly burned and stabbed multiple times Darren Caswell, 60, was charged for his role in the 2003 murder of Matthew Cote and was...

Middleboro welcomes six new firefighters

MIDDLEBORO — Six new members of the Middleboro Fire Department were sworn in during a ceremony on Monday, Jan. 27, Fire Chief Owen Thompson and Town Manager James McGrail reported. Firefighters Rebecca Cullity, ​Anthony LaCivita, Matthew Mokeler,...

Students experience minor symptoms after hazardous incident at Bristol Plymouth

TAUNTON — A hazardous materials incident Monday, Feb. 3 at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School sent several students to the hospital with minor symptoms, Taunton Fire Chief Steven Lavigne and Superintendent-Director Dr. Alexandre Magalhaes...

Lakeville voters approve new fire station

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville voters gave the green light to a new fire station Tuesday, Jan. 28 by a margin of more than 2-1. A total of 813 votes were cast in support of the debt exclusion to fund a new station, with 346 opposing the project. A debt...

Ferreira goes from interim to permanent police chief

MIDDLEBORO — Interim Middleboro Police Chief Robert Ferreira is now the town’s permanent police chief. When Ferreira was appointed in October 2024 as police chief, the position was interim. He was given the option to notify the select board by Jan...

Fire destroys farm building in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — A farm building at 32 Southworth St. was destroyed by fire Thursday night, Lakeville Fire Chief Michael O’Brien reported. At least seven 911 calls were received at about 6:47 p.m. reporting a large fire, the chief said. A resident of a...

Lakeville voters to decide Jan. 28 on new fire station

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville voters head to the polls Tuesday, Jan. 28 to make a final decision about whether the town constructs a new fire station. They will be asked whether to approve a debt exclusion vote to fund a new fire station, with an estimated...

Middleboro residents graduate from Barnstable County sheriff training

MIDDLEBORO — Two Middleboro residents, Aron Pierce and Courtney Randall, were among the 21 individuals who have completed the 12-week training program to become Barnstable County Sheriff’s corrections officers following a graduation ceremony on Jan...

DA speaks against parole for man who killed Middleboro resident

MIDDLEBORO – A man imprisoned for killing a 79-year-old Middleboro man during the course of a 1986 robbery appeared before the parole board in Natick Jan. 8 to ask for his release, which Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz testified...

Free-Lake district sued for failing to protect student who was raped

LAKEVILLE — The Freetown Lakeville School District should have taken steps to protect a Freetown Lakeville Middle School student from a former substitute teacher and faculty advisor convicted on multiple charges of raping her, according to a lawsuit...

Garage a total loss after fire on Oak Street in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — A smoky fire destroyed a detached garage at 107 Oak St. Wednesday, Jan. 8, Middleboro Fire Chief Owen Thompson reported. The four-bay garage was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. The owner of the nearby...

Lakeville man indicted in connection with fatal crash

LAKEVILLE — A Lakeville man was indicted Friday, Jan. 3 on charges relating to a 2024 fatal motor vehicle crash which he is accused of causing while driving under the influence, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has announced. David...

Lakeville fire, community ‘likely saved Steve’s life,’ wife of burn victim says

LAKEVILLE — A man seriously injured in a cooking fire in Lakeville Nov. 29 is recovering as his family reaches out to thank the fire department for their efforts and community members for offering support. Steve Forrester received significant burns...

Lakeville receives equipment to respond to train disasters

LAKEVILLE — No one wants to imagine the worst when a commuter rail train travels through a community. But if a derailment or other disaster happens with the train in Lakeville, equipment provided by state funding will allow the fire department to...

UPDATE: ‘Stressed’ driver reportedly dumped Amazon packages

LAKEVILLE — The holidays can be stressful, and they certainly were for an Amazon driver who acknowledged dumping about 80 packages in a wooded area in Lakeville Saturday, Dec. 21. The driver visited the Lakeville police department Monday, Dec. 23...

Family displaced after Lakeville house fire

LAKEVILLE — At least 6 family members were displaced after a house fire Tuesday night Dec. 22 at 3 Anaconda Drive, Lakeville Fire Chief Michael O’Brien reported. One person was home at the time of the fire but was able to escape without injury, the...

About 80 Amazon packages discovered in Lakeville woods

LAKEVILLE — About 80 Amazon packages were discovered by a Lakeville police sergeant in a wooded area early Sunday, Dec. 22, Lakeville Police Chief Matthew Perkins reported.. Sgt. Shawn Robert was on routine patrol at about 2 a.m. when he noticed...

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...

Lakeville barn destroyed by fire

LAKEVILLE — A barn at 36 Staples Shore Road home was deemed a total loss after a fire Monday, Dec. 16, Fire Chief Michael O’Brien reported. The call came in at about 12:11 p.m. No injuries were reported. The cause has not been determined, but the...

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...

Request for veterinary records granted in animal cruelty case

WAREHAM — Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz’s office was granted a motion to obtain veterinary records in the case of Kimberly Savino, the Middleboro woman facing 20 counts of animal cruelty for allegedly keeping animals without food or...

Contract approved for new Middleboro chief

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Select Board members at their Dec. 9 meeting approved a contract for Police Chief Robert Ferreira that would cover both an interim status and a potential permanent post. Ferreira was officially sworn in Oct. 21 as Interim...

Man injured when car strikes tree in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — A man was injured early Sunday. Dec. 8 when his car left the road and struck a tree, the Lakeville Fire Department reports. The crash occurred near 140 Howland Road just after 1:30 a.m. The man was extricated from the vehicle and...

Three injured in Lakeville car crash at Bedford, Main streets

Two adults and a child received injuries not believed to be serious following an accident at about 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at the intersection of Bedford and Main streets, the Lakeville Fire Department reported. Two cars collided in the intersection,...

Firefighter to read book on holiday safety Dec. 12 at library

MIDDLEBORO — Local author and Maynard firefighter Michael Parr will lead an interactive reading of his book, “A Firehouse’s Night Before Christmas’’ at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Middleboro Public Library. In the story, firefighters respond to...

Update: Fire victim has died from injuries in Middleboro blaze

MIDDLEBORO – The victim who was rescued from a house fire at 6 Locust St. with severe burns has died, officials said Wednesday. Nathaniel Williams, 67, died Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Rhode Island Hospital, Fire Chief Owen Thompson said. Fire officials...

Middleboro firefighter graduates from academy

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Firefighter Kyle Ohrenberger was one of 21 graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program, the state fire marshal’s office announced Monday, Dec. 2. “Massachusetts...

Man receives serious burns after cooking incident in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — Two people were injured, including one who was transported by helicopter with significant burns, after a cooking incident led to a flash fire Friday, Nov, 29, the Lakeville Fire Department reported. Firefighters and EMS personnel...

Former Lakeville police officer honored with medal for bravery

LAKEVILLE — Former Lakeville Police Department Officer Dakota J. Jones, who is now a Massachusetts State Police Trooper, received a Medal of Valor during the Trooper George L. Hanna Memorial Awards for Bravery ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the State...

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...

Deer strike leads to car fire in Middleboro amid increased animal activity

MIDDLEBORO — A deer strike resulted in a serious car fire on Route 495 overnight Friday, prompting a warning from the Middleboro Fire Department about increased animal activity this time of year. “This is a very active time for wildlife as they...

Officials remind residents of outdoor burning danger in dry conditions

Middleboro and Lakeville fire officials are reminding the public to be aware of outdoor fire regulations as the area continues to experience low rainfall amounts in recent months. Both departments have responded to brush fires in recent days. ​​...

Truck rollover closes two lanes of Route 495 for hours

MIDDLEBORO — A dump truck rollover that resulted in a fuel spill early Friday, Nov. 22 caused two lanes of Route 495 South near exit 12 to be closed for several hours, Fire Chief Owen Thompson said. The department was called to the scene at about 5:...

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...

Attorneys general from 18 states ask Supreme Court to hear ‘Two Genders’ case

MIDDLEBORO – Eighteen states and several organizations have filed “friend of the court’’ briefs asking the Supreme Court to review the case of a Middleboro student who was forbidden to wear a T-shirt to school with the words “There are only two...

Special Town Meeting voters support $21.5 million new fire station

LAKEVILLE — A new $21.5 million fire station was approved by Lakeville Special Town Meeting voters Nov. 12 with no public discussion and little dissent. Voters agreed by a 141-28 margin to borrow $21,409,960 to design construct, equip and furnish a...

Woman charged with animal cruelty after neglected, dead animals found on property arraigned on animal cruelty charges

WAREHAM — A Middleboro woman faced charges of 20 counts of animal cruelty, subsequent offense, in Wareham District Court Thursday, Nov. 7 after officials said they found 17 dogs, two cats and one guinea pig neglected and lacking water and food at...

Lakeville residents targeted in elder abuse scheme, officials say

LAKEVILLE — Two men were arrested for their alleged roles as couriers in a multi-state “grandparent scam’’ whose victims included Lakeville residents, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha has announced. Roberto Munoz, 29, of Hialeah, Fla. and...

Three injured in Lakeville crash that temporarily closes Route 18

LAKEVILLE — Three people were transported to St. Luke’s Hospital after an accident that closed a portion of Route 18 just south of Lakeville Town Hall for about an hour Tuesday afternoon, Lakeville Police Chief Matthew Perkins reported. The accident...

Lakeville resident thanks firefighters every year for saving his life

LAKEVILLE — One hot day in August of 2020 very easily could have been his last. In the midst of changing a tire in his driveway, Lakeville resident Charles Chaffalo collapsed and went unconscious. His heart stopped beating. If it weren’t for...

Help needed for dogs removed from Precinct Street, back in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — Most of the 17 dogs removed from a 53 Precinct St. home last week will be back in town Friday, Oct. 25 and donations are being sought for their care. The dogs, which were removed as part of an animal welfare investigation, spent the...

Hail to the chief: Middleboro has new top cop

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro has a new police chief. With unanimous approval from the select board and to the cheers of his fellow department members literally standing behind him, Robert Ferreira was named interim police chief at the Oct. 21 Select...

Animals from Precinct Street now in care of MSPCA

MIDDLEBORO – The 17 dogs, six horses, two cats, guinea pig and turtle removed from 53 Precinct St. in Middleboro are now being cared for by MSPCA-Angell in Boston, according to the MSPCA. The dogs were found living in unsanitary conditions in the...

Update: Dogs likely went without food for days before Precinct Street warrant

MIDDLEBORO — The 17 dogs located at 53 Precinct St. had likely gone without food since Tuesday, Oct. 15, Animal Control Officer Kevin Racicot said. That was three days before they were found when Middleboro Animal Control executed a warrant on the...

17 dogs with no food or water among animals removed from Middleboro home

MIDDLEBORO — Seventeen dogs needing medical care will be removed from a home at 53 Precinct St. in Middleboro that has been condemned as a health and fire hazard, Middleboro Town Manager Jay McGrail and Health Agent Kayla Smith have reported. The...

Route 140 crash injures one

LAKEVILLE — A crash on Route 140 Wednesday, Oct. 16 briefly closed down the highway, the Lakeville Fire Department reported. Crews responded to a report of an accident at about 8 a.m. on Route 140 south, just south of the County Road on-ramp. One...

U.S. Supreme Court asked to review case of ‘Two Genders’ shirt

MIDDLEBORO — The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to review and rule on the case of a Middleboro middle school student who was asked to remove a T-shirt bearing the words “There Are Only Two Genders.’’ In reaching out to the nation’s top court,...

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