By John Barrella

July 28, 2026

Big news, herd!

You can now add The G.O.A.T. straight to your phone’s home screen — no app store, no download, no cost. Just tap and you’ve got Middleborough’s best news right at your hooves… er, fingertips.

We built this ourselves as part of our mission to make local news easier to reach for our community. It’s a small step up the mountain, but we’re proud of it — and there’s more climbing ahead as we keep growing.

Ready to get your Goat? Here’s how:

📲 Android (Chrome):

1. Open our website in Chrome.
2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
3. Tap “Install app” (or “Add to Home screen”).
4. Done! Look for our goat icon in your app drawer or home screen.

🍎 iPhone (Safari):

1. Open our website in Safari.
2. Tap the Share icon (square with an arrow) at the bottom.
3. Scroll down and tap “Add to Home Screen.”
4. Tap “Add” — and just like that, The Goat has landed on your home screen!
5. Once it’s there, just tap the icon anytime — no more searching or typing our web address. Fast, easy, and always within reach — just like a good goat should be.

Once it’s there, just tap the icon anytime — no more searching or typing our web address. Fast, easy, and always within reach — just like a good goat should be.

Thanks for supporting local news, Middleborough. We’re always looking for new ways to serve you better — and this is just one more step in the journey. 🐐