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Eddie Money rocks Assawompset Elementary School in Lakeville
Evan Boyle was excited to hear his favorite Eddie Money song. His best friend Jacob Moniz was excited about what he thought was an upcoming vacation of a lifetime.
Canessa sets office hours for Friday and Monday
State Rep. Stephen R. Canessa will hold office hours throughout his district Friday and Monday.
Lakeville approves funds for special education program
Voters at the special Town Meeting on Monday night took action to keep some of the money they spend on special education in the town.
Family of Murder Victim Wants Justice, Not Parole
Share + Nov 30, 2009 5:36 pm US/Eastern Reporting Ron Sanders PLYMOUTH As Jim Rober gathers firewood the day before he speaks to the Massachusetts Parole Board, he thinks about his handicapped, older brother Paul and the man who beat him with logs and strangled him on October 11, 1986.
Hugh D. Dickson, 84, of Taunton, formerly of Lakeville, MA and Warwick, RI, passed away November 24, 2009, at the Golden Living Center, Middleboro, MA, after a lengthy illness.
Lakeville voters to consider launch of local special ed program
Voters will be asked to spend almost $87,000 to establish an elementary level special education program at Assawompset School in one of 10 articles on the warrant for the special Town Meeting on Monday.
Program delivers gifts to area's seniors
The campaign that for the past two years has delivered gifts to more than 150 local seniors in need is being planned again this holiday season.
Dining train rolls into Falmouth
Hundreds of people took a ride yesterday on Cape Rail Inc.'s newly refurbished Falmouth line, which hasn't been open for more than a decade.
J. Richard "JR" Bancroft, age 73 years of Lakeville, MA died Saturday, November 14, 2009 after a period of failing health, at his home surrounded by his family.
Applications available for Christmas Wishes
Residents of urban areas aren't the only ones struggling in this poor economy. The economic pain is also being felt in the suburbs - and with the holidays on the horizon, it's even more acute.
Veterans Day not just another holiday, Freetown-Lakeville students learn
"When is the Right Time to Honor Our Military Heroes?" That was the theme of a veterans-oriented essay contest in which 140 students in Grade 8 classes at the Freetown-Lakeville Middle School took part.
The Middleboro/Lakeville line kinda sucks this morning
Ben Jackson, a regular, tweeted : For the THIRD TIME THIS WEEK, the 6:58 inbound middleboro mbta train is disabled and we might have to push it into Boston.
Freetown-Lakeville librarian attains 'Super' status
Like many school librarians, Laurie Belanger does a whole lot more than check out books.
State focusing on Sagamore saga
The state's top transportation official may get a first-hand look next week at traffic delays caused by Sagamore Bridge work.
Looming state cuts threaten Freetown-Lakeville schools budget
Administrators at the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District may be forced to deal with a possible $235,000 budget cut due to a reduction in state aid - a change that could mean layoffs, said schools Superintendent John E. McCarthy.
May C. Simmons, aged 75 years, of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2009, close to her family at Jordan Hospital, Plymouth, after a brief illness.
a Flame for Freetown-Lakeville education
You can fan the FLAME of education - plus enjoy a fun night out at a "Pig Roast and Night of Friends." FLAME, an acronym for Freetown Lakeville Achieve Motivate and Excel, is a scholarship program benefitting students graduating from Apponequet Regional High School.
Lakeville chief pursued in 2006 chase, described as 'prank'
Police Chief Mark J. Sorel fled from his own officers in a high-speed chase three years ago, refusing to stop his private vehicle in what was described as a "prank," according to the officer who pursued him and a Freetown Police Department e-mail. Details about the chase came to light as the officer who pursued Sorel prepared to contest his ...
Early childhood center taking applications
The Freetown-Lakeville Early Childhood Center is currently accepting applications for 3- and 4-year-old role model students for the 2010-11 school year.