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David O. MacKinnon, 85
Back to back: Boys basketball wins state championship
Local author publishes Narrows Crossing Restaurant inspired crime novel
Robert Gomes III indicted on charge of murder against father
Wareham wins overtime nailbiter
News
From bogs to buffer zones: Water department plans to purchase property
The amount of undeveloped land in Wareham does a good job in keeping the town’s drinking water clean. The Wareham Fire...
Things to do: Carve out your story and a spectacular spring
Saturday, March 16 Tell your story The Wareham Free Library will host the program “Carving Out Your Story: An Oral History...
Weekly headlines on WCTV March 14
Wareham Week has partnered with Wareham Community Television to create a short weekly show touching on some of the previous...
Dr. Gleason scholarship now accepting applications
The Dr. Thomas Gleason Scholarship Committee will be accepting applications for its 2024 scholarships. The two scholarships...
Three candidates round out Select Board race
The race for Select Board has become crowded in recent weeks, with first-time candidates Amanda Frost, Russel Kriehn and...
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Schools
Students learn about the illusion of e-cigarettes
Some say vaping is safer than cigarettes — but according to Robert Hackenson Jr. — that’s just an illusion. Hackenson, a...
Students double Jump Rope for Heart fundraising goal
It’s been over 40 years since Wareham began participating in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart Program...
High School presents February awards
The Wareham High School has announced the recepients of its February awards. Emma McWilliams has received the Student of...
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Opinion
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...
Opinion: A letter regarding resident-owned mobile home communities
To the editor: Leighah Beausoleil’s Feb. 13 article “Royal Crest keeps rents down and spirits up” highlighted the community...
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Obituaries
David O. MacKinnon, 85
David O. MacKinnon, 85, formerly of Wareham, MA, died peacefully on March 10, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with...
Richard Frederick Lavalley, 77
WAREHAM – Richard Frederick Lavalley, 77, of Wareham passed peacefully on March 7, 2024. He was born and raised in...
Leslie S. Perron, 80
Marion-Leslie S. Perron, (80), of Marion formerly of Wareham, passed away peacefully on Monday March 4, 2024. Wife of the...
Jason A Mackenzie, 48
Jason A Mackenzie, 48 passed away on January 7 2024. Jason was the son of Robert W Mackenzie and the late Lynn M (Blizzard)...
Donald C. Smith, 100
Wareham-Donald C. Smith, “Smitty”, “ Rammie”, 100, of Wareham passed away at home on Wednesday February 28, 2024. He was...
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From bogs to buffer zones: Water department plans to purchase property
Local author publishes Narrows Crossing Restaurant inspired crime novel
Back to back: Boys basketball wins state championship
Things to do: Carve out your story and a spectacular spring
Weekly headlines on WCTV March 14
‘We all have our metaphors:’ Artist uses comics to discuss mental health
Three candidates round out Select Board race
Wareham wins overtime nailbiter
Students learn about the illusion of e-cigarettes
Students double Jump Rope for Heart fundraising goal
Sports
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...
Gateway Babe Ruth registration closing mid-April
Opening day is just around the corner, and registration for Gateway Babe Ruth is now open. It closes on April 13. Players...
Vikings basketball makes final four
The Wareham High School Boys Basketball Team has moved on to the final four in the spring playoff with a dominating...
Vikings advance in tournament following defeat of Maimonides School, 79-51
Wareham residents might be getting a bit of deja vu as the high school boys basketball team continues to dominate the...
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Police, Fire & Courts
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
Hunt for Easter eggs in Onset
The Onset Bay Association will present its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. sharp. It will take...
Test your tastebuds with chili contest
The Onset Bay Association will hold its Mostly Annual Chili Contest on Saturday, May 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Stone...
Learn about historical visionary Captain Paul Cuffe
Join the Wareham Historical Society on Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. to hear from Patrick Nobrega, director of the Captain Paul...
A ham and bean supper with the church
Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main Street, will host a ham and bean supper Friday, March 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu...
Breakfast with the community
Trinity Christian Church, 462 Main Street, will host its monthly free community breakfast on Saturday, March 19 from 9:30 to...
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Arts
‘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...
Expressive silence: High school theater club wins awards at annual festival for performance
One thing about Wareham High School theater students — they are going to take a risk. Last year, the club competed in the...
From seashell to easel: Artist dives into coastal inspirations
When inspiration arises, Caryn Phipps pulls out her phone and snaps a quick picture of what has caught her eye — a sunrise...
Concert series kicks off with spiritual songs
A pair of familiar faces kicked off the 2024 season of ‘Arts at the Stone Church’, an arts series produced by the First...
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Business
Chamber of Commerce holds Business after Hours event
The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours event on Thursday, March 14 at Cape Cod 5, 10...
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From Our Members
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...
The Birds of Dog: An Historical Novel Based on Mostly True Events
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Mar 15
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. to hear science...
Beethoven, Mozart & YOU on March 16!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Mar 15
On Saturday, March 16, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) presents Growth in the Bronspiegel...
March ACTSmart IT Newsletter
ACT Smart IT
Mar 15
In the March Edition of our Newsletter: Protecting Your Data: The Power of Encryption The Ultimate...
FREE Open Rehearsal March 15
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Mar 14
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra invites you to experience a rehearsal for our March 16 concert...
Join in on the First Citizens’ fun!
First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union
Mar 14
We’re hiring! Click this link to see our available positions, benefits and more: https://www...
IT’S A GREAT TIME TO SELL!!
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
Mar 12
A Week of Literacy and More at Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
Mar 08
The children at Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a...
South Coast Chamber Concerts This Weekend!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Mar 08
TRIFECTA
March 9 & 10, 2024
Three perfect winners!
T. Burleigh:
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Upcoming Events
Today
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Give blood with the Wareham Police Association
10:00 am
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11:30 am
Show young children the joys of Spectacular Spring
6:00 pm
‘Consigned to Death’ with the Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, March 20
6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Ha-ha-namaste: Laughter yoga at First Congregational...
Thursday, March 21
3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
“Doodle + Comics”: younger kids invited to doodling...
6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
The Birds of Dog: An Historical Novel Based on...
Friday, March 22
10:00 am
Free recovery walk and talk
5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
A ham and bean supper with the church
Saturday, March 23
9:00 am
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1:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day advanced pickleball tournament to...
Sunday, March 24
10:00 am
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1:00 pm
Sand or Snow Sculpture Festival coming in March
1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Wareham DECA holds 44th auction fundraiser
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Classifieds
Learn to Crochet!
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
Freetown Single Family 2 Bedroom...
Michaels Data Recovery Service
Golf Course Maintenance
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Dave's Home Repair
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Michaels Gutter Cleaning And...
Lawn wizardz landscaping
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Real Estate
SOLD! 3 Bedroom Mobile Home
Wareham
135,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 3030 Cranberry Highway Unit 35 in...
Upper Cape Realty
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 By SueAnn Murley at Divito Realty
Wareham
715,000.00
SOLD! This handsome 3-Family in Onset Center! Listed and SOLD in under a week!
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Raynham Colonial SOLD
Hometown
825,000.00
Welcome to this stunning 4bdrm, 2.5-bath colonial home nestled in a beautiful neighborhood...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
14 Gray St Onset Open House 11/4 and 11/5
Wareham
389,000.00
" Pepper's Perch" is a wonderfully adorable Onset cottage that looks out over Safe Harbor Marina...
Bernadette Kelly Group
LOVELY 2 Acre Home in Rochester
Rochester
518,000.00
Lovely country home on 2 pastoral acres in Rochester. Spacious living room with gas fireplace...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
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
Commercial General District - Land For Sale
Wareham
350,000.00
Prime Commercial Site on Cranberry Highway in Wareham close to Village and connections to 495 and...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD!! Onset Village Beauty!
Wareham
540,000.00
Just Sold. 30 East Central Ave. Onset Village. A 2 year old colonial in new condition!...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD on Little Bay Ln! Buzzards Bay
Bourne
810,000.00
Waterfront on Little Buttermilk Bay! Welcome home to this lovingly cared for custom built home with...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
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