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Onset man indicted for 2022 death of toddler
Meet Deneen Rose
Meet Sarah Corbitt
Meet Jared Fredrickson
Land Trust presents plein air drawing
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No injuries reported in Fearing Street house fire
Logan J. Smolinsky, 20
Tobey Hospital nurses picket for better working conditions
Educators, staff recognized for decades of service
Adrienne (Hebert) Houdlette, 79
News
What’s on your ballot? A Town Election primer
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 7 to select candidates for two Select Board seats, candidates for two School...
Three candidates facing off for two-year Select Board seat
Three candidates are facing off for one two-year seat on the Select Board. Sarah Corbitt, Jared Fredrickson and Deneen...
Dog paw-ty to celebrate anniversary of dog park
The Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham will hold a First Birthday Paw-ty for the Wareham Dog Park on Saturday, May 4. The...
Tobey Hospital nurses picket for better working conditions
Registered Nurses at Tobey Hospital have expressed concerns about unsafe working conditions, including understaffing and a...
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...
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Schools
Elks name students of April, May
The Wareham-New Bedford Elks have named their selections for Student of the Month for April and May. Emma Andrews earned...
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...
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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
Pamela J. Dudley, 75
EAST WAREHAM – Pamela J. Dudley, 75, of E. Wareham, died Friday, April 12, 2024 at Morton Hospital in Taunton after a long...
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...
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What’s on your ballot? A Town Election primer
Three candidates facing off for two-year Select Board seat
Dog paw-ty to celebrate anniversary of dog park
Tobey Hospital nurses picket for better working conditions
Golfers scramble to support Turning Point
No injuries reported in Fearing Street house fire
Scouts keep clean land and sea
Updated: Candidates night introduces town election contenders
Russell Kriehn resigns from Select Board race
Youth baseball holds opening day
Sports
Golfers scramble to support Turning Point
As golf balls sailed through the air on Sunday, April 28, golfers hit their drives secure in the knowledge that their play...
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...
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Police, Fire & Courts
No injuries reported in Fearing Street house fire
Fearing Street resident Barbara Hathaway went outside of her house after hearing a loud noise and saw that her neighbor’s...
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...
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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
‘Five darn good poets’ at the Stone Church Cafe
Just in time for National Poetry Month, on Tuesday, May 21, five Massachusetts poets take the stage for a poetry round robin...
Remove invasive species at Red Brook Trail
The Wareham Land Trust has announced its first May trail workday as part of its bimonthly trail day initiative. Volunteers...
DECA to hold community yard sale
Wareham High School DECA invites the community to join its yard sale held Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 7...
Cranberry Coast gala to support Wareham Free Library
The Wareham Library Foundation will hold the Cranberry Coast Gala on Friday, June 28 to benefit the Wareham Free Library. ...
Annual Tihonet Pond Fishing Derby to take place
The Wankinquoah Rod and Gun Club is holding its annual Tihonet Pond Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 2. The club has been...
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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...
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From Our Members
The Boys of Summer Raffle!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
May 01
Nothing says summer more than peanuts, crackerjack, Fenway Park and the RED SOX! Enter your chance...
Season Finale May 18: The Way of Passion
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 01
On Saturday, May 18, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) presents Many Contrasts in the...
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...
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Upcoming Events
Friday, May 3
10:00 am
Free recovery walk and talk
6:00 pm
Meat raffle with Redmen Hall
Saturday, May 4
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Dog paw-ty to celebrate anniversary of dog park
Monday, May 6
9:00 am
Council on Aging seeks Friends
Tuesday, May 7
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Remove invasive species at Red Brook Trail
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Vineyard Wind – New Bedford and Beyond
Wednesday, May 8
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ha-ha-namaste: Laughter yoga at First Congregational...
6:30 pm
Garden talk at the Library
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Classifieds
EXPERIENCED CARPENTER
Michaels Gutter Cleaning And...
House keepers wanted
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
DON'T FUSS CALL US
AFFORDABLE HAULING
Painting
Dave's Home Repair
Community journalist
Zecco Marina in Wareham is Hiring
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Real Estate
Sold! 16 Woodside Ave
Wareham
400,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 16 Woodside Avenue in Wareham!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD By DiVito Realty . Lacasse Service Station
Wareham
295,000.00
SOLD by the DiVito team!! Opportunity! Own your own neighborhood service station, decades old, with...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Waterfront Bungalow in Rosepoint
Wareham
300,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 64 Canedy Street in Wareham!...
Upper Cape Realty
UNDER AGREEMENT - Mark’s Cove
Wareham
249,900.00
Attention savvy builders looking for an opportunity! This beautiful 3.58 acre lot is located on...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Invest Now! Excellent Potential!
Middleboro
649,000.00
SOLD! Great Investment Opportunity to Live, Work, and Play! 4.26 Acres of Land. TWO Buildings. 4/5...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
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!
Wareham
509,999.00
SOLD!! Gorgeous Move In Ready Home with Panaramic Views of Sandy Beach in Onset!!
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
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
SOLD SOLD! Swifts Beach Mobile Home Park #19
Wareham
245,000.00
2015 Skyline from Salem Manufactured Homes. DOUBLE WIDE and Built Sturdy for harsh New England...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
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
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