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Bike maintenance workshop June 15
Lakeville Lions golf tourney tees off June 8
First Veterans and Family Appreciation Day June 15
Plans to begin for Lakeville’s 175th anniversary
Katherine Marie (Yount) Fowle, 89
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Angry residents speak out against proposed Rocky Woods development
Memorabilia store Vintage Vault offers even more nostalgia at new location
Star-spangled banners honor Middleboro veterans
One-day liquor licenses now require bartending service, Middleboro board votes
Flags are placed as sign of respect for Nemasket Hill Cemetery veterans
News
Freelake school budget short $800,000, superintendent confirms
LAKEVILLE — Accounting errors have amounted to a shortfall of nearly $800,000 in the Freetown Lakeville school budget, a...
One-day liquor licenses now require bartending service, Middleboro board votes
MIDDLEBORO — Anyone requesting a one-day liquor license from the town must offer a bartending service that is insured and...
Special delivery: Postal customers donate more than 5,000 pounds of food
On Saturday, May 11, letter carriers in Lakeville and Middleboro did more than deliver mail to local residents. They also...
Star-spangled banners honor Middleboro veterans
MIDDLEBORO — Lisa Lake’s father, William Oliver, may be gone but he will never be far away from her. A banner with his...
Flags are placed as sign of respect for Nemasket Hill Cemetery veterans
MIDDLEBORO — Flags were placed at Nemasket Hill Cemetery on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, to honor the more than 700...
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Schools
Lakeville senior receives Taunton Civic Chorus scholarship
LAKEVILLE — The Taunton Civic Chorus has awarded its 2024 Bob Keith Memorial Scholarship to Apponoquet High School Senior...
Only one slot opened for school choice in Middleboro
MIDDLEBORO — Only one slot, in kindergarten, will be available next year through school choice, Middleboro School Committee...
Assawompset beautification project seeks donations, volunteers
LAKEVILLE — Community support is being sought to help beautify the exterior of Assawompset School. The work follows the...
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Obituaries
Katherine Marie (Yount) Fowle, 89
Katherine Marie (Yount) Fowle of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Middleboro, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Piqua, Ohio. ...
Chip Alexander
WAREHAM – Chip Alexander, of Wareham, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Tobey Hospital. He was the son of Pearl (Crandell)...
Elizabeth (Betty) Hutchinson, 80
Elizabeth (Betty) Hutchinson, age 80, loving wife of James Hutchinson of 61 years, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024,...
Martha Michal Wood Schroeder
Martha Michal Wood Schroeder died at her home on April 21, 2024 from rapidly progressing ALS. She was called Mike by her...
Meredith V. (Harrington) Dennison, 98
Meredith V. (Harrington) Dennison, 98 of Abington left this earth for her Heavenly Home on Friday evening, May 10, 2024....
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Lakers boys tennis approaches season end undefeated
Freelake school budget short $800,000, superintendent confirms
Middleboro man charged with seeking to murder a trial witness
One-day liquor licenses now require bartending service, Middleboro board votes
Special delivery: Postal customers donate more than 5,000 pounds of food
Star-spangled banners honor Middleboro veterans
Flags are placed as sign of respect for Nemasket Hill Cemetery veterans
Late teacher’s lessons still reverberate at arts festival
Demonstration sends fiery message about home sprinkler effectiveness
Shear excitement as sheep takes center stage at Soule event
Sports
Lakers boys tennis approaches season end undefeated
LAKEVILLE — Apponequet Boys Varsity tennis logged yet another win on the record on Monday, May 20 after beating Bourne High...
Players show mad skills at Mass Madness softball tournament
MIDDLEBORO — From the way the players drove the ball, threw fast pitches and slid into bases, some observers might be...
Fishing derby June 2 aims to get youths hooked on the sport
MIDDLEBORO — The Wankinquoah Rod and Gun Club of Middleboro will host its annual Tihonet Pond Fishing Derby on June 2 at...
Long-time Bristol-Plymouth football coach retires
TAUNTON — John Parris has retired as head football coach at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School following a 28-year...
Sportmanship and scores: Apponequet girls track wins again
LAKEVILLE — Sportsmanship was a key ingredient in the Apponequet girls track and field team’s win against Somerset Berkley...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Middleboro man charged with seeking to murder a trial witness
MIDDLEBORO — A Middleboro man has been charged with allegedly conspiring to murder a witness in a federal trial as well as...
Demonstration sends fiery message about home sprinkler effectiveness
LAKEVILLE — A portion of a home caught fire Saturday morning May 18 right behind the Lakeville Fire Station. But the blaze...
Motorcyclist killed after collision on Route 18 in Lakeville
LAKEVILLE —A 32-year-old Taunton motorcyclist has died, the day after being seriously injured in a collision with a pick-up...
Man seriously injured in Lakeville crash that closes part of Route 18
LAKEVILLE — A man received life-threatening injuries Friday evening May 10 after a pickup truck and motorcycle collided at...
Three men charged with robbing courier with cash from Middleboro dispensary
Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with the February 2024 armed robbery of a cash courier in Swansea who...
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People
Two vie for Select Board seat, one runs unopposed for partial term
MIDDLEBORO — Two candidates are in the running for one open seat on the Middleboro Select Board. One candidate is running...
Three candidates compete for two School Committee seats
MIDDLEBORO — Three candidates are in the running for two seats on Middleboro School Committee. Challengers Rebecca Hopkins...
Middleboro School Committee candidate: Susan Pennini
MIDDLEBORO — Susan Pennini said her run for School Committee has been years in the making. Her father, Dick Wilmot, served...
Middleboro Select Board candidate: Jane Slavin
MIDDLEBORO — Jane Slavin decided to turn her thoughts into action by running for Select Board. “I talk about politics a lot...
Middleboro Select Board candidate: Teresa Farley
MIDDLEBORO — Teresa Farley considers a seat on the select board as a natural continuation of her commitment to volunteerism...
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Happenings
Garden Club presents the buzz about mosquitoes
LAKEVILLE — Learn more about mosquitoes at the Lakeville Garden Club meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 at the Lakeville...
Historical society to host talk on Chief Massasoit descendant
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Historical Society will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 22, at 7 p.m. at the Lakeville...
Middleboro Library to host look at LGBTQ representation
MIDDLEBORO — In conjunction with Pride Month, the Middleboro Public Library will host a film talk at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,...
Wooly big day ahead at Soule Homestead Sheep Day
MIDDLEBORO — Shear excitement is on the agenda at the annual Sheep Day, to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18...
Lakeville to host hazardous waste day May 18
LAKEVILLE — Lakeville will host its annual hazardous waste day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18 at the Lakeville...
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Arts
Late teacher’s lessons still reverberate at arts festival
MIDDLEBORO — The essence of late drama teacher Dani Duggan could be felt through the halls at Middleboro High School during...
Middleboro chalk fest celebrates artists of all abilities
MIDDLEBORO — With chalk in hand, Jake Tower’s tremors disappear. Tower, 30, makes street art and was one of the 30...
Art festival at Middleboro High to honor life of Dani Duggan
MIDDLEBORO — Danielle “Dani’’ Duggan loved few things more than working with arts students. She served on the faculty of...
Chalk It Up Arts Festival makes colorful return May 18
MIDDLEBORO — The Heart in Art presents the Chalk It Up Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Middleboro...
‘Erasing History’ to be displayed at True Grit Art Gallery
MIDDLEBORO — True Grit Art Gallery, 38 Centre St., Middleboro, will host an opening reception for “Erasing History,’’ a solo...
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Business
Memorabilia store Vintage Vault offers even more nostalgia at new location
MIDDLEBORO — Tenille Langdon and her husband Chris Langdon opened Vintage Vault on Thatchers Row in Middleboro on Oct. 1...
Spring blossoms at Earth Day celebration at Williams Trading Post
MIDDLEBORO — Despite the cool, rainy weather, Williams Trading Post celebrated spring, Earth Day and 75 years in business at...
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From Our Members
Announcing the Tobias S. Monte Music Scholarship
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 21
The Board of Trustees of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra has established a music scholarship in...
Memorial Day VFW History Pop-Up
Sippican Historical Society
May 20
Come to the Marion Music Hall on May 27, 2024 from 9 am until noon for the pop-up exhibit of photos...
Memorial Day VFW History Pop-Up
Sippican Historical Society
May 20
Come to the Marion Music Hall on May 27, 2024 from 9 am until noon for the pop-up exhibit of photos...
Memorial Day VFW History Pop-Up
Sippican Historical Society
May 20
Come to the Marion Music Hall on May 27, 2024 from 9 am until noon for the pop-up exhibit of photos...
3rd Annual SHRED DAY!
Bernadette Kelly Group
May 17
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, INCLUDING BUSINESSES! SECURELY DISPOSE OF YOUR DOCUMENTS AND OTHER SENSITIVE...
Makepeace Community Gardens Kickoff Saturday!
Damien’s Pantry
May 16
The kickoff meeting for Makepeace Community Gardens at Damien’s Pantry is this Saturday 5/18 from 1...
Season Finale May 18: The Way of Passion
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 16
On Saturday, May 18, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) presents Many Contrasts in the...
Auditions: Baskervilles: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Marion Art Center
May 15
Auditions: Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery MAC Theater Auditions Saturday, May 18, 10:00am-...
Chainsaw Tree Carving Demo with Evan Verissimo
Marion Art Center
May 15
Chainsaw Tree Carving Demo with Evan Verissimo Saturday, May 18, 10:00am-12:00pm Rain Date: Sunday...
Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten ““Are All Smiles”
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
May 15
In the month of May, Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten learned about community helpers with a...
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Real Estate
SOLD in Onset!
Wareham
385,000.00
We are so pleased for our wonderful clients who Sold this adorable bungalow in the heart of...
Bernadette Kelly Group
SOLD in Onset Village
Wareham
359,000.00
Onset Beach and Village How wonderful to walk to everything you will need or want. Beach, pier,...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Land on Cranberry Highway
Wareham
200,000.00
Congrats to broker Nancy Angus for listing & selling this 40,000 sq. ft. lot located on busy Rt...
Upper Cape Realty
New Parkwood Beach Listing
Wareham
779,900.00
This is a special Parkwood Beach bungalow that has seen hurricanes and storms and wonderful...
Bernadette Kelly Group
55 Plus community Rochester
Rochester
659,900.00
The Village at Plumb Corner. EMBRACE Rochester’s newest Active Adult community in Historic,...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
SOLD! Wareham Bungalow
Wareham
249,900.00
NOW SOLD! This cute Bungalow style home is bigger than it looks! The spacious kitchen has vaulted...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Wareham Townhome
Wareham
347,000.00
CONGRATULATIONS ALL AROUND Agent Cathy Casoli is ready to list your place! Connect with Cathy for...
Upper Cape Realty
Stunning Wareham Waterfront
Wareham
1,700,000.00
Open House May 17, 4:00-6:00pm Let’s watch the sun paint the water beautiful on this lovely Spring...
Bernadette Kelly Group
25 Pheasant Avenue, Wareham Under Agreement
Wareham
4,249,000.00
This went under agreement as soon as it came to market! We’d love to do the same thing for your...
Bernadette Kelly Group
4 bedroom Cape on Dead-End
Wareham
450,000.00
Agent Melissa Almeida is hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday from 1-3pm at 18 Linwood Ave, Wareham This...
Upper Cape Realty
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