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Elks name students of April, May
Onset VFW presents car show
Celebrate Alan Slavin
Meat raffle with Redmen Hall
Betty Jo (Todd) Kashner, 92
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Barbara Ann (Clark) Gomes, 63
Educators, staff recognized for decades of service
Town Meeting passes budget, capital expenditures, more
Gerald L. “Jerry” Dupuis, 82
Alan Slavin honored at Town Meeting
News
Scouts keep clean land and sea
As they do every year, the Girl Scouts of Troop 64968 gathered at the Onset Bay Center on Wednesday, April 24 for a clean-up...
Candidates night introduces town election contenders
As the Wareham town election on Tuesday, May 7 draws nearer, candidates across four different races gathered on Friday,...
Russell Kriehn retires from Select Board race
Select Board candidate Russell Kriehn has decided to withdraw from the Select Board race. Kriehn made the decision because...
Youth baseball holds opening day
Wareham Youth Baseball will hold its opening day Saturday, April 27. The annual parade will begin at 10 a.m. Players will...
Weekly headlines on WCTV, April 25
Wareham Week has partnered with Wareham Community Television to create a short weekly show touching on some of the previous...
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Schools
Wareham students named to dean’s list
Students from Wareham have named to their college’s dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. Megan Nolan earned that...
Proficient performance, challenging circumstances for Superintendent
Wareham Public Schools Superintendent Matthew D’Andrea has had a broadly successful second year in the role, with many of...
Educators, staff recognized for decades of service
As successive classes of students have entered and graduated from Wareham Public Schools, teachers, caregivers and other...
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Opinion
Opinion: Why forests and sand matter
To the editor: Most of Wareham gets its water from a single place, the Plymouth-Carver sole-source aquifer, underneath the...
Opinon: Boys basketball expresses ‘heartfelt grattitude”
To the community: We, the members of the Wareham Vikings Boys Basketball Team, would like to extend our sincere...
Opinion: Easter’s greetings from Wareham Village Funeral Home
To the editor: The Consoletti family, along with the staff of the Wareham Village Funeral Home gratefully acknowledges all...
Opinion: Senior center move overdue
To the editor: It’s long overdue for senior citizens to move to Decas School. The school has one level floor. At the...
Opinion: Support the PRICE fund
To the editor: I was thrilled at last week’s release of the PRICE, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) details. It’s a...
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Obituaries
Logan J. Smolinsky, 20
WAREHAM – Logan J. Smolinsky, 20, of Wareham, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at his home unexpectedly. Born in Wareham, he...
Betty Jo (Todd) Kashner, 92
WAREHAM – Betty Jo (Todd) Kashner, 92, of Wareham, passed away on April 22, 2024, at Sippican Healthcare Center, Marion. She...
Adrienne (Hebert) Houdlette, 79
Adrienne (Hebert) Houdlette, 79, loving wife of Michael E. Houdlette, of Wareham, MA, previously of W. Melbourne, FL, passed...
Gerald L. “Jerry” Dupuis, 82
Wareham - Gerald L. “Jerry” Dupuis, 82, husband of 60 years to Margaret E. (Tremblay) Dupuis, passed away at home on Monday...
Barbara Ann (Clark) Gomes, 63
WAREHAM – Barbara Ann (Clark) Gomes, 63, of Wareham, passed away at home on April 19, 2024, while surrounded by her loving...
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No injuries reported in Fearing Street house fire
Scouts keep clean land and sea
Candidates night introduces town election contenders
Russell Kriehn retires from Select Board race
Youth baseball holds opening day
Weekly headlines on WCTV, April 25
Proficient performance, challenging circumstances for Superintendent
Educators, staff recognized for decades of service
Things to do, Week of April 25
High School athletes take to the track for outdoor season
Sports
High School athletes take to the track for outdoor season
Track may look similar done indoors and out, but there are some differences, including a few more events, said Head Coach...
A swing and a hit on youth softball opening day
The singing of the National Anthem and a shout of “Play ball!” kicked off the 2024 season of Wareham Girls Softball on...
Registration opens for Jimmy Fund walk
Registration is now open for the 2024 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. The walk is scheduled for Sunday, October 6. The...
Small team, big names for boy’s tennis
The Wareham High School Boys Tennis Team may be small by tennis standards, but it’s large by the standards of Wareham, said...
Runners for a cause at the Boston Marathon
Wareham natives and residents laced up their shoes for a cause and took on the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15....
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Police, Fire & Courts
No injuries reported in Fearing Street house fire
This is an ongoing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Fearing Street resident Barbara...
Former Selectman to stand trial for child rape, battery
A trial date has been set for former Wareham Select Board member James Potter, who was arrested in 2022 on charges that...
East Wareham man charged with impaired driving in Whitman crash
WHITMAN — An East Wareham man will be charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs after crashing an SUV...
Onset Fire District testing horn
The Onset Fire District is testing the horn at its headquarters on Wednesday, April 3. “Please don’t be alarmed with the...
Man charged with theft from vehicles in Onset
Daryll Scott Green, 52, was charged with two counts of felony nighttime breaking and entering of a vehicle in the area of...
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People
Kidney donation a lifesaving, ‘life changing’ experience
The need for organ donations is high, as Wareham resident Robin Murphy discovered through personal experience. Last year,...
Local author publishes Narrows Crossing Restaurant inspired crime novel
While investigating a fire that consumed a commercial scalloper in the fictional world of Paul Rooney’s first novel, “Widows...
Buckland's retirement takes effect
Wareham's longtime director of Planning and Community Development, Ken Buckland, has officially entered his retirement. ...
Lunk Alarm rings in the end of chemotherapy for Onset resident
When the “Lunk Alarm” sounds in a Planet Fitness, it is often meant to indicate someone is interfering with the maintenance...
A changing of the guard: New EMS director assumes his duties
After 42 years of service to the town, former EMS Director David Evans has retired, leaving the department in the hands of...
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Happenings
‘Spring into bloom’: Wareham Garden Club to hold plant sale
WAREHAM — Spring has sprung — which means gardening season has begun. Get a head start on the season with the Wareham...
Wareham to walk for the homeless
Those who have been concerned about the homeless facing winter storms or below zero temperatures can help with “Wareham...
Garden talk at the Library
Expert gardener Peggy will offer a workshop on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road. ...
How to control mosquitos and ticks
Join representatives from the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Program for a talk about how to control pesky insects and...
Rubber duck race with the Library
Join the Friends of the Wareham Free Library at Tihonet Village, 150 Tihonet Road with A.D. Makepeace for an annual rubber...
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Arts
Diorama contest has out-of-this-world winners
The Wareham Free Library’s Peeps Diorama contest has concluded, with a handful of sweet displays earning the sweeter honor...
Take a peek at Peeps
The Wareham Free Library held another installment of its annual Peeps Diorama Contest this past spring — and attracted such...
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From Our Members
Gleason Family YMCA’s Zumba De Mayo
YMCA Southcoast
Apr 29
Grab your friends & shake your sombrero’s at Stone Path Malt Taproom on Monday May 6th, 6pm to...
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten is Hiring!
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
Apr 29
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten is looking for dynamic EEC certified Preschool Teachers/...
Join Southcoast Health for Hiring Events at all Three Hospital Locations
Southcoast Health
Apr 26
Southcoast Health is hosting three open house hiring events for Registered Nurses, CNAs, ED...
2024 Cape Cod Canal Day Food Truck Line Up!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Apr 26
The official Food Truck List for Cape Cod Canal Day, September 21, 11am-6pm! Join us for a fun...
Does the market feel like a roller coaster ?
Upper Cape Realty
Apr 26
Hey There - Melissa here. Checking to see if you have any questions about the current market. I...
Chamber Series Finale April 27 & 28
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Apr 23
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents the season finale “Banquet” during the last...
Business Connections, Canal Cruise a Co-Chamber Event!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Apr 22
Join us for our annual Business Connections Canal Cruise event with the Cranberry Country Chamber!...
Google’s Chrome browser – private or not?
ACT Smart IT
Apr 19
David Snell’s Tech Talk If you still hold any notion that Google Chrome’s “Incognito mode” is a...
Have you seen them? Let us know!
Massachusetts Butterfly Club
Apr 18
The 2024 butterfly season is underway, and we couldn’t be more excited! This year, the...
Get a Home Energy Assessment This Earth Day
BankFive
Apr 17
With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, you may find yourself wondering how you can reduce your...
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Meat raffle with Redmen Hall
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Real Estate
SOLD in Pinetree Village, Carver
Carver
149,900.00
This double wide mobile home offers a surprising amount of space and gives the feel of a spacious...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 6 Odyssis in Onset
Wareham
518,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to announce 6 Odyssis Drive has closed! Congratulations to the new...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold!
Bourne
399,000.00
Sold Wonderful Location- TWO Family Home at the Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay!
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Business Unit Available
Middleboro
90,000.00
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Why pay rent when you can have your own space for your...
SOLD! 4 PARK CIRCLE SOLD!
Wareham
384,500.00
4 Park Circle. East Wareham. Panaramic Water Views Rare Find at beautiful White Island Pond . Just...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Mashpee
Hometown
525,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 57 Old Colony Drive, Mashpee! Listing...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Rose Point Waterfront Gem
Wareham
875,000.00
4 CANEDY STREET, WAREHAM: Home, garage and gorgeous water views! UPPER CAPE REALTY | 508-759-2121...
Upper Cape Realty
Mashpee Cape - Ready For You!
Hometown
649,900.00
ENJOY JOHN’S POND! WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME, Located in the Briarwood neighborhood, this...
Upper Cape Realty
Cranberry Grove - SOLD!
Wareham
365,000.00
SOLD !! Welcome to lovely Cranberry Grove at Swifts Beach! A well managed 55+ Handicap friendly,...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Sold! 25 Gibbs Ave, Wareham
Wareham
405,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 25 Gibbs Ave, Wareham! Congratulations...
Upper Cape Realty
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