Drop in new business hits Lakeville budget LAKEVILLE --- The rural character that adds to Lakeville’s charm can also impact its tax bill.… Volunteers needed to honor veterans at two events MIDDLEBORO -- Volunteers are needed to help Middleboro honor veterans at two upcoming events.… Herring festival makes a splash in Middleboro MIDDLEBORO -- There was something very fishy going on at Oliver Mill Park during the weekend. The… Play ball! Middleboro Little League hits the field for opening dayMIDDLEBORO -- The boys and girls of summer are back. Middleboro Little League hosted its opening… Interim school superintendent a possibility in Middleboro MIDDLEBORO - The community will weigh in on whether to bring on an interim school superintendent… What's New And they're off! Lakeville, Middleboro runners at the Boston Marathon Learn about peonies at Lakeville Garden Club meeting Unitarian Universalist Society to host variety show May 2 Shipwrecks to be discussed at April 29 talk Lions to host wine tasting, paint night May 9 Most Popular Herring festival makes a splash in Middleboro Interim school superintendent a possibility in Middleboro Lorraine Carboni voted to Lakeville Select Board chair position Speakers at Middleboro School Committee may get more than three minutes Annual canoe race ready to launch News Drop in new business hits Lakeville budget LAKEVILLE --- The rural character that adds to Lakeville’s charm can also impact its tax bill. Revenue generated from new… Volunteers needed to honor veterans at two events MIDDLEBORO -- Volunteers are needed to help Middleboro honor veterans at two upcoming events. Veterans and non-veterans… Come on down to Game Show USA MIDDLEBORO -- Game for a good time? Game Show USA is coming to the Middleboro Library from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday April 22… Incumbent unseated in close race, two newcomers voted to Lakeville Select Board LAKEVILLE — Voters took to the polls on Monday during the annual Town Election and elected Kristen Howard and Evagelia “Lia… Lakeville Town Election results released LAKEVILLE — The unofficial results of the 2026 Lakeville Town Election have been released. In Lakeville’s Select Board race… Schools Middleboro school district awaits word from town on future budget impacts, further cuts anticipated MIDDLEBORO — School district leaders will give answers to the scope of cuts and financial impacts to next year's budget at… More work needed to prevent teacher cuts, boards agree MIDDLEBORO -- Town and school officials will take a closer look at their budgets for possible savings as the school… Free-Lake school district fights for funding, town officials prepare for $2.5 million budget shortfall LAKEVILLE — As Lakeville faces a $2.6 million deficit in next year’s budget, town officials are considering raising property… Opinion Letter to the Editor: Regarding Lakeville tax override To the Editor: Lakeville residents understand that the budget pressure facing the town is real. But before taxpayers are… Letter to the Editor: Regarding home medical care licensure To the Editor, As a certified home health professional, I see every day how much trust families place in the caregivers who… Obituaries Claire M. Phillips (Doiron), 92 CARVER -- Claire M. Phillips (Doiron), 92, of Carver, died at her home on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Born… Dawn Elizabeth Kinch, 55 MIDDLEBOROUGH - Dawn Elizabeth Kinch, age 55, of Middleborough, died suddenly on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at… Karen Yarmalovicz, 66 Karen Yarmalovicz, 66, of Lakeville, MA, passed away on Monday, April 6th at the McCarthy Care Center hospice facility… Cynthia Ann (Brown) Falconeiri, 92 Cynthia Ann (Brown) Falconeiri, 92, beloved wife of the late Ronald C. Falconeiri, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026… Dorene Lynne (Cornell) Mathis, 68 LAKEVILLE - Dorene Lynne (Cornell) Mathis, age 68, of Lakeville, formerly of Middleborough, died unexpectedly… Drop in new business hits Lakeville budget Volunteers needed to honor veterans at two events Herring festival makes a splash in Middleboro Play ball! Middleboro Little League hits the field for opening day Interim school superintendent a possibility in Middleboro Speakers at Middleboro School Committee may get more than three minutes Lorraine Carboni voted to Lakeville Select Board chair position Incumbent unseated in close race, two newcomers voted to Lakeville Select Board Lakeville Town Election results released Union negotiations begin as potential layoffs loom Sports Play ball! Middleboro Little League hits the field for opening day MIDDLEBORO -- The boys and girls of summer are back. Middleboro Little League hosted its opening day Saturday April 11… Police, Fire & Courts Fire chief placed on administrative leave MIDDLEBORO -- Fire Chief Owen Thompson has been placed on paid administrative leave. The reason for the move was not… Middleboro woman pleads guilty to 26 animal cruelty charges MIDDLEBORO – A Middleboro woman has pleaded guilty in Wareham District Court to charges that she allegedly neglected 26… People Middleboro teenager uses creativity to care for the community MIDDLEBORO — Bracelet by bracelet, a Middleboro teenager shows support for her community. Shyanne Dunbar, 13, sells her… Middleboro teacher, outdoor educator promotes stewardship MIDDLEBORO — When Alan Harris isn’t in his Middleboro classroom teaching about nature, he can be found on Sippican Lands… Lakeville resident puts the ‘mad’ in science LAKEVILLE — The mad scientist of Lakeville lives for the “ah-hah” moments. Jonathan Breindel, also known as Jolting Jonathan… Lakeville resident shares resources and builds community to demystify menopause LAKEVILLE — A Lakeville resident and wellness coach is creating spaces and sharing health tips for people experiencing… Happenings Summer horseshoe leagues forming at Lakeville’s Ted Williams Camp LAKEVILLE — The Loon Pond Horseshoe Club will be holding sign up sessions for the Summer Horseshoe Leagues, which will begin… Things to do: April 4 - 7 SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Egg hunt! LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Lions are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 at… Got a question for the candidates? MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro’s 2026 Candidates Night – sponsored by the Middleboro Rotary Club and Nemasket Week – will be held… Learn life-saving skills at upcoming Lakeville Lions CPR course LAKEVILLE — Learn how to save a life at the Lakeville Lions Club monthly CPR classes. These CPR/AED courses are held… Nigerian-American poet, Barry Eneh, to speak at Lakeville Public Library LAKEVILLE — To kick off April's National Poetry Month, the Lakeville Public Library welcomes Nigerian-American poet and… Business History by the slice: Central Cafe to serve pizza at marathon MIDDLEBORO -- A Middleboro mainstay for pizza will make a slice of marathon history. Central Café of Middleboro has been… From Our Members Reminisants Live at Warrens Harborview Warren’s Harborview Apr 15 Get ready for a night of feel-good nostalgia as The… Concert This Saturday! New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Apr 14 The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) invites audiences to experience The Human… RealTrends names Compass the #1 Brokerage in the US! Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS Apr 12 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Erin… Music to Change the World - Beverly & Lewis Marion Art Center Apr 10 Music at the MACCarl Beverly & Richard D. LewisMaking Music to Change the World… Southcoast Health Welcomes Two New Providers to Enhance Patient Care Southcoast Health Apr 09 Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that… An Invitation from Yaniv New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Apr 06 Dear friends, This is the concert I’ve been looking forward to the most in our… Fleurever Blooming Botanicals Pop Up at Tide & True Tide & True Apr 04 A brand new local organic skincare line is popping up at Tide & True Sunday April 26th 11-… Oyst-Her Skincare Pop-Up at Tide & True Tide & True Apr 03 Everyone loved these Oyst-Her scrubs at Christmas time so we're bringing them back for a pop up… How to Build Better Savings Habits BankFive Apr 01 Let’s take a look at some common savings challenges as well as some practical strategies you can… April with the Wareham Land Trust Wareham Land Trust Apr 01 April with the Wareham Land Trust As spring returns, it is the perfect time to get… Upcoming Events Thursday, April 16 3:00 pm to9:00 pm Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry Saturday, April 18 11:00 am April Vacation Week programs for kids and teens at the... 11:00 am 2:00 pm to4:00 pm Happy Retirement, Penny! 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm