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Opinion: Easter’s greetings from Wareham Village Funeral Home
Spaghetti supper with the Degree of Pocahontas
Allan Vincent Prunier, 85
Garden Club holds Arbor Day celebration
Land Trust holds trail days
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New owner eyes Eastern Bank redevelopment
Stephen A. Mello, 70
Pauline Marie Haskell, 70
Upper Cape Tech administrators address bullying concerns
Tourna-net triumphs: Pickleballers come out to play
News
Weekly headlines on WCTV, March 28
Wareham Week has partnered with Wareham Community Television to create a short weekly show touching on some of the previous...
Raynham select board member running for Pacheco seat
Raynham Select Board member Joseph Pacheco has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination for the Third Bristol and...
Council on Aging sees 600% rise in attendance
In the roughly year-and-a-half since director Sharon Rice joined the Council on Aging, membership has increased from 367...
Meet your water department candidates
A candidates night organized by town resident Jody Smith for the Wareham Fire District will take place on Friday, April 5...
New owner eyes Eastern Bank redevelopment
While no specific plans are yet in place, Herring Properties is looking into its options for redeveloping the former Eastern...
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Schools
Upper Cape Tech administrators address bullying concerns
Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical School parents, including some from Wareham, voiced concerns at a March 14...
High School Astronomy Club enjoys a night under the stars
Editor’s note: The Wareham Week has collaborated with Wareham High School to publish this article from The Viking Times...
International conference the destination for seven DECA students
With over 100 schools attending Massachusetts DECA’s State Conference, Wareham High School DECA members were able to display...
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Opinion
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...
Opinion: In favor of preserving town forests and open spaces
To the editor: Is there anyone else in the town of Wareham that would like to see an attempt to preserve all our...
Opinion: Seeking clarification on town taxes
To the editor: I am writing in response to the recent article titled, "Where Town Taxes Go," where our Town Administrator,...
Opinion: Act now to protect Wareham’s water
To the editor: Wareham has always had clean water. I can remember as a child swimming all day in White Island Pond, and...
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Obituaries
Allan Vincent Prunier, 85
ONSET – Allan Vincent Prunier, 85, of Onset, passed away on March 27, 2024, at home. He was the husband of Helen (Kavanagh...
Eric Moreis, 64
We regretfully announce that on March 12, 2024, Eric Moreis passed away after a 14-month battle with cancer, he took his...
Stephen A. Mello, 70
WEST WAREHAM — Stephen A. Mello, 70, of West Wareham passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2024 at home surrounded by his...
Mark A. Smith, 94
WAREHAM – Mark A. Smith, 94, of Marion formerly of Wareham, passed away on March 22, 2024, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. He...
Margaret M. (Moynihan) Linehan, 92
ONSET – Margaret M. (Moynihan) Linehan, 92, of Onset passed away on March 25, 2024, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. She was the...
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Weekly headlines on WCTV, March 28
Raynham select board member running for Pacheco seat
Upper Cape Tech administrators address bullying concerns
High School Astronomy Club enjoys a night under the stars
DECA auction rallies community support
Meet your water department candidates
New owner eyes Eastern Bank redevelopment
Tourna-net triumphs: Pickleballers come out to play
Sand takes shape on Onset Beach
“March to Sunrise” — and to spring — with Middle School musicians
Sports
Tourna-net triumphs: Pickleballers come out to play
On Saturday, March 23, 16 of the best pickleball players on the South Coast descended on the Gleason Family YMCA for a St....
Track looks ahead to outdoor season
The Wareham High School track team may have had a muted ending to its winter outing, but the program has hopes for future...
Gatemen look ahead to 2024 season
With summer on its way, the Wareham Gatemen are preparing for the 2024 season of the Cape Cod Baseball League. “As a...
Back to back: Boys basketball wins state championship
For the second year running, the Wareham High School boys varsity basketball team has won the Division 4 state championship...
Wareham wins overtime nailbiter
It was a near thing, but the Wareham High School boys varsity basketball team secured their spot in the state championship...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Wareham man arrested for outstanding warrants after pursuit
A Wareham man, Geoffrey Chandler, age 37, has been arrested following a low-speed pursuit by the Plymouth Police Department...
Bleeding for a cause
The Wareham Police Association hosted a blood drive on Tuesday, March 19 to benefit the Boston Children’s Hospital. The...
Robert Gomes III indicted on charge of murder against father
Robert Gomes III has been indicted on charges that he shot his father to death, announced Plymouth County District Attorney...
Police Department welcomes comfort dog
The Wareham Police Department has announced Lexi, a specially trained comfort dog, as the newest addition to its team. “...
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People
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...
Fundraiser to occur for local woman battling cancer
An upcoming fundraiser will help support Kristine Smart, a local woman battling cancer for the third time. Smart grew up in...
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Happenings
Land Trust holds trail days
The Wareham Land Trust has announced its April trail days. Join the Land Trust on Saturday, April 13 to construct a bench...
Learn about local solutions to climate change
Join the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and the Wareham Land Trust on Wednesday, April 17 for three short documentaries on local...
Explore the mystery of “Blood Sisters”
The mystery book club at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road, will next meet on Tuesday, April 16. The club will...
Singer-songwriters to perform at stone church cafe
Singer-songwriters Michael Salafina and Ann Cavenaugh will join musical forces to perform at the second free monthly “Arts...
Spring into action and song
All ages are invited to “Spring into Action and Song” at the Onset Bay Center, 186 Onset Avenue, on Saturday, April 13 at 10...
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Arts
Make cards for a birthday PAWty
The Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham is inviting kids to create birthday cards to celebrate Wareham Dog Park’s first birthday...
Sand takes shape on Onset Beach
Only a few people braved the freezing temperatures to attend the Onset Bay Center’s sand sculpture festival. Those who did...
Submit artwork for achievement award
The Bourne-Wareham Art Association will present its art achievement award again this year. Graduating seniors from the...
‘We all have our metaphors:’ Artist uses comics to discuss mental health
From classrooms to libraries to bookstore shelves, local artist and educator Cara Bean helps people approach their mental...
Get creative with Peeps dioramas
The Wareham Free Library’s Annual Peeps Diorama Contest returns beginning Monday, March 18. To participate in the contest...
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From Our Members
Abstract Watercolor Workshop
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Mar 29
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Wednesday, April 24, at 1 p.m. for a two-hour...
7 Steps to Prepare for Home Renovations
BankFive
Mar 27
Renovations can be exciting, especially if you’ve been wanting to update your home for a while. It...
Make Hunger Disappear
YMCA Southcoast
Mar 26
Join us for an extraordinary evening of magic and illusion in support of YMCA Southcoast’s work to...
18 REYNOLDS AVE HAMILTON BEACH
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
Mar 26
Embrace the quintessential beach lifestyle in this charming 3-bedroom,1.5 bath summer cottage,...
Morning Business Connections
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Mar 20
Join us for a morning networking event on Wednesday, April 24th 8:30am-9:30am Information Center...
Upper Cape: Legislative Community Coffee
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Mar 20
Please join us for a Legislative briefing discussion May 10th 8:00am - 9:30 am Upper Cape Tech H. S...
HR Compliance 101 Workshop
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Mar 20
HR Compliance 101 Workshop April 5gh 8:00 am - 9:15 am CapeSpace 13 Steeple Street Mashpee...
Grand Opening: Fishing for the Mission 22 Veterans Service Resource Center
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Mar 20
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for
Fishing For The Mission 22 Resource Center
The...
How to Protect Your Child from Identity Theft
BankFive
Mar 18
There are so many things that parents have to worry about these days, it can be easy to overlook...
Registration Now Open for the 31st Annual Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday, June 22
Buzzards Bay Coalition
Mar 15
Mark your calendars for a day filled with fun and fitness for a good cause at the 31st annual...
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Upcoming Events
Today
10:00 am
Free recovery walk and talk
11:00 am
Meet New England birds of prey
Saturday, March 30
10:15 am
Have an EGGstraordinary Easter egg hunt
11:00 am
Hunt for Easter eggs in Onset
11:00 am
Learn about the history of cannabis
Wednesday, April 3
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ha-ha-namaste: Laughter yoga at First Congregational...
Thursday, April 4
12:30 pm
Dollar days at Mission Thrift Shop
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
“Doodle + Discovery”: younger kids invited to...
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Classifieds
Private Auction of Abandoned...
Driver wanted
Green Shuttle - Hiring Drivers
Lawn mower repair
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
Freetown Single Family 2 Bedroom...
Michaels Data Recovery Service
Golf Course Maintenance
Painting
Dave's Home Repair
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Real Estate
SOLD! Indian Mound Cottage
Wareham
260,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 7 Martin Street in Wareham! Listing...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD in Onset!
Wareham
519,900.00
This NEW CONSTRUCTION home in ONSET was CUSTOM BUILT to meet buyers needs with 3 floors of living...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 3 Bedroom Wareham Ranch
Wareham
289,900.00
If you are looking for SINGLE LEVEL LIVING in a quiet location, you won't want to miss this one !...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Pine Tree Village
Carver
126,000.00
SOLD! Congratulations to the new homeowners! Great work by listing agent Melissa Almeida. A...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! 63 Oakdale Ave, Marion
Marion
450,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 63 Oakdale Ave, Marion!...
Upper Cape Realty
Briarwood Beach Beauty -Waterviews, Beach and Boating Access!
Wareham
509,000.00
Room for everyone at this well appointed and updated raised ranch - nearly 2300 square feet of...
LaForce Realty
SOLD! Indian Mound Cottage
Wareham
319,000.00
Indian Mound Beach two bedroom ranch with a large front porch, full basement, upstairs laundry and...
Upper Cape Realty
NEW LISTING!!! HAMILTON BEACH
Wareham
600,000.00
Embrace the quintessential beach lifestyle in this charming 3-bedroom,1.5 bath summer cottage,...
Open House:
Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 11:00am
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
SOLD! Cozy Ranch in Buttermilk Bay
Plymouth
310,000.00
SOLD! Are you thinking of selling or buying? We're here 7 days a week to answer any questions you...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Mogan Park - 55+ Community
Wareham
189,000.00
SOLD! Let Katie find you a place too! Katie Wagner 978-602-6640 | kwagner@uppercaperealty.com |...
Upper Cape Realty
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