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Gerald L. “Jerry” Dupuis, 82
Barbara Ann (Clark) Gomes, 63
Council on Aging seeks Friends
Annual spring rummage sale to be held
Michael G. Howes, 63
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Ingrid E. Hellgren, 65
Michael G. Howes, 63
Three candidates facing off for School Committee seats
Chapel Lane affordable housing project gets $445,500
Double rainbow sighted in Wareham
News
Things to do, Week of April 25
Thursday, April 25 Library to hold book sale The Friends of the Wareham Free Library will hold its annual book sale this...
Ribbon cutting inaugurates new food pantry location
Volunteers, staff donors and supporters of Damien’s Food Pantry joined together on Tuesday, April 23 to cut the ribbon on a...
Draft of wastewater management plan to receive hearing
A draft of a comprehensive wastewater management plan for Wareham’s town sewer is nearing completion, one of a number of...
Building community, not just fences
A Facebook post led to a cleaned-up beach walkway off Seventh Avenue after a Wareham resident took the town’s spring...
Alan Slavin honored at Town Meeting
Members of the Select Board and Finance Committee and a wide array of town employees wore bow ties during Town Meeting on...
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Schools
Wareham receives $50,000 for Pre-K strategic planning
Wareham Public Schools received $50,000 as part of a recent round of state grants to expand access to affordable high-...
High School names Term 3 Honor Roll students
Wareham Middle School has announced its High Honor Roll, Honor Roll and Achievement Roll students for Term 3 of the 2023-24...
Oak Grove offers scholarships
The Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultural Center is now accepting scholarship applications for the Mary V. Rose annual...
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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
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...
Michael G. Howes, 63
Michael G Howes, 63, of Taunton, Ma. died suddenly on April 14, 2024. Son of the late Henry and Lillian Howes of Middleboro...
Ingrid E. Hellgren, 65
Ingrid E. Hellgren, 65 April 26, 1958 – January 6, 2024 Ingrid Elizabeth Hellgren, 65, spent the summers of her childhood...
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bradstreet, 84
WAREHAM – Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bradstreet, 84, of Wareham, died Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham...
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Things to do, Week of April 25
High School athletes take to the track for outdoor season
Ribbon cutting inaugurates new food pantry location
Draft of wastewater management plan to receive hearing
Building community, not just fences
Alan Slavin honored at Town Meeting
Town Meeting passes budget, capital expenditures, more
A swing and a hit on youth softball opening day
Double rainbow sighted in Wareham
Working like a dog: Gleason YMCA hosts kids fair
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
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
Magic for seniors
Ed the Wizard will be at the Council on Aging, 48 Marion Road, Friday, May 24 in the community room at 1 p.m. From mind-...
Father’s Day lunch with the Council on Aging
The Council on Aging, 48 Marion Road, will hold a Father’s Day Lunch on June 6 at 11:30 a.m. Entertainment will be provided...
Book club chooses May mystery
The Wareham Free Library Mystery Book Club will discuss The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King at its meeting on...
Have some laughs and support the Wareham Free Library
The Wareham Library Foundation will hold its third annual comedy night on Saturday, May 7 at Stone Path Malt, 11 Kendrick...
Healthy kids, happy kids: Gleason YMCA to host ‘Healthy Kids Day’ event
The Gleason Family YMCA, 33 Charge Pond Rd., is putting kids first on Saturday, April 20 with “Healthy Kids Day.” The free...
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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...
Mary Lou Gifford featured in April at Blue Foot Cafe
Mary Lou Gifford will be April’s featured artist at the Blue Foot Cafe, at 379 Main Street. Gifford is an artist devoted to...
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Business
Cookies come to Wareham
There’s a new option in town for Wareham residents looking for their sweet-treat fix, as a Crumbl Cookies opened up last...
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From Our Members
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...
Free guided butterfly walk - 4/27
Massachusetts Butterfly Club
Apr 22
Join us on the first of several free butterfly walks this weekend, Saturday April 27th at Myles...
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...
Volunteering on the SouthCoast
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Apr 15
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. for a presentation on...
PCT Federal Credit Union Welcomes Dan Picard as New CEO
PCT Federal Credit Union
Apr 12
For Immediate Release West Wareham, Massachusetts – April 11, 2024 PCT Federal Credit Union Board...
Vineyard Wind – New Bedford and Beyond
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Apr 11
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Tuesday, May 7, at 2 p.m. to hear local photographer...
Art and Oranges on April 13!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Apr 11
“Many Contrasts” Featuring
The Love for Three Oranges
coming April 13 New Bedford Creative...
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Upcoming Events
Today
(All day)
Southworth Library Book Sale – A Great Community Event!
Friday, April 26
(All day)
Southworth Library Book Sale – A Great Community Event!
10:00 am
Free recovery walk and talk
Saturday, April 27
(All day)
Southworth Library Book Sale – A Great Community Event!
1:00 pm
Organize your memories
Sunday, April 28
(All day)
Turning Point golf tourney rescheduled to spring 2024
(All day)
Turning Point golf tournament returns
1:00 pm
Redmen hold spring clam boil
Wednesday, May 1
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ha-ha-namaste: Laughter yoga at First Congregational...
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Classifieds
EXPERIENCED CARPENTER
Michaels Gutter Cleaning And...
House keepers wanted
Yard man or woman
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
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AFFORDABLE HAULING
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Dave's Home Repair
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Real Estate
SOLD! Hideaway Village
Bourne
179,900.00
Water views and rights to the associations private beach included in this 2 bedroom condominium in...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Wareham Victorian
Wareham
379,000.00
Perhaps you were looking at this home and now that it’s sold you feel like you’ve missed out. True...
Upper Cape Realty
LOOKING FOR A PRIVATE BEACH SEASIDE GETAWAY?
Mattapoisett
799,000.00
HONEY, STOP THE CAR! Welcome to the Seaside Village of Mattapoisett and the waterfront gem that is...
LaForce Realty
SOLD! 24 Mayflower Dr, Plymouth
Plymouth
525,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 24 Mayflower Dr, Plymouth!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Matfield Woods in West Bridgewater
Hometown
210,000.00
Upper Cape Realty Team Agent Diane Darche & James Abdu have sealed this deal! Ready to list?...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Waterfront Mobile Home
Wareham
119,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 3030 Cranberry Highway Unit 15 in...
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! Swifts Beach Colonial
Wareham
440,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 5 Stephens Ave in Wareham!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 60 Twelfth St Onset
Wareham
359,900.00
FULLY RENOVATED in 2018! Lovely Dutch Gambrel with 3 bedrooms & 1 bath located near Onset Beach...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD by Upper Cape Realty
Hometown
410,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 4 of our listings this month! Agents...
Upper Cape Realty
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