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Book club chooses May mystery
Have some laughs and support the Wareham Free Library
Ingrid E. Hellgren, 65
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bradstreet, 84
Two candidates facing off for three-year Select Board seat
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Former Selectman to stand trial for child rape, battery
Incumbents, Bacchiocchi win Fire District races
East Wareham man charged with impaired driving in Whitman crash
Runners for a cause at the Boston Marathon
Good fashion takes teamwork
News
Chapel Lane affordable housing project gets $445,500
A six-apartment affordable housing development on Chapel Lane has received $445,500 in state grant funding from MassHousing’...
Weekly headlines on WCTV, April 18
Wareham Week has partnered with Wareham Community Television to create a short weekly show touching on some of the previous...
Library to hold book sale starting April 25
The Friends of the Wareham Free Library will hold its annual book sale next weekend, from Thursday to Saturday, at the...
Three candidates facing off for School Committee seats
Three candidates are facing off for two seats on the School Committee. Brenda Eckstrom is running against incumbents Apryl...
The limits for cannabis retail
Should Wareham allow more than three cannabis retail establishments? That’s the question Town Meeting will answer on Monday...
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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
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...
Pauline Faye (Lanoue) Thomas, 87
WAREHAM - Pauline Faye (Lanoue) Thomas, 87, of Wareham, passed away on April 3, 2024 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s...
Marie (Coffey) Murray, 93
Onset-Marie (Coffey) Murray, (93) of Onset passed away on Thursday April 11, 2024 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in...
Beth Hickey, 54
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Beth Hickey who died unexpectedly on April 7, 2024 at her home at the age...
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Chapel Lane affordable housing project gets $445,500
Weekly headlines on WCTV, April 18
Library to hold book sale starting April 25
Three candidates facing off for School Committee seats
Things to do, Week of April 18
Budgets and bylaws: A Town Meeting primer
Small team, big names for boy’s tennis
Three cheers for trees at Arbor Day event
Good fashion takes teamwork
Meet the candidates at Multi-Service Center
Sports
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....
New group seeks walkers, joggers
Exercise can be difficult to get at the best of times. Wareham resident Darrin Garcia wants to make it easier by organizing...
Girls tennis takes non-conference match with Bourne
The Wareham Vikings high school girls tennis team took home a 4-1 match against Bourne high school in the team’s first...
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....
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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
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...
Remember veterans with Memorial Day Ceremony
A Memorial Day ceremony will take place on Monday, May 27 at various sites across Wareham, honoring veterans who gave their...
Organize your memories
Readers with a drawer, box or tote of pictures, reels or slides are in luck, as personal photo organizer Susan Baracchini...
Girls softball to hold opening day
Wareham Girls Softball will hold its opening day on Saturday, April 20 at 98 Charlotte Furnace Road. Players will arrive...
Free pancake breakfast upcoming
Trinity Christian Church at 462 Main Street will have its monthly free community breakfast on Saturday, April 20 from 9:30...
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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...
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...
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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
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...
Chamber Series Finale April 27 & 28
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Apr 18
The South Coast Chamber Music Series (SCCMS) presents the season finale “Banquet” during the last...
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...
MAC YArt Sale! Vendor applications closing next week!
Marion Art Center
Apr 11
The first-ever MAC YArt Sale is happening! Saturday, April 27, 10:00am-2:00pm Join us for the...
5 Fun Ways to Teach Your Child Financial Independence
BankFive
Apr 10
Children typically start asking questions about money around age five when they notice adults...
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Upcoming Events
Today
10:00 am
Free recovery walk and talk
Saturday, April 20
9:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Green up the Onset Bay Center with plant-a-palooza
9:30 am
to
11:00 am
Free pancake breakfast upcoming
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Girls softball to hold opening day
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Land Trust holds trail days
Wednesday, April 24
(All day)
Southworth Library Book Sale – A Great Community Event!
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ha-ha-namaste: Laughter yoga at First Congregational...
Thursday, April 25
(All day)
Southworth Library Book Sale – A Great Community Event!
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Classifieds
Part Time Helper Wanted - Cleaning...
Yard man or woman
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
DON'T FUSS CALL US
AFFORDABLE HAULING
Painting
Dave's Home Repair
WOODWORKER/CRAFTSMAN
Community journalist
Wareham-British Landings Condo...
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Real Estate
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
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!
Wareham
509,999.00
SOLD!! Gorgeous Move In Ready Home with Panaramic Views of Sandy Beach in Onset!!
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Onset Beach! SOLD!
Wareham
2,100,000.00
DiVito Realty is proud to announce, this waterfrom beauty is SOLD! This beautifully remodeled...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Garden Homes Estates
Wareham
89,000.00
PET FRIENDLY park and this one needs no work! All been done for you!
Gorgeous inside and...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 435 Old Mill Rd, Osterville
Hometown
699,900.00
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OWNERS! Nothing to do here but move in and enjoy! Osterville Retreat. So...
Upper Cape Realty
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
SOLD! 3 Bedroom Mobile Home
Wareham
124,900.00
$124,900 - 3 Bedroom Mobile Home Location, Location, Location! Convenience to almost all amenities...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD West Wareham Condo
Wareham
410,000.00
Terrific condo in West Wareham with three floors of space and lower level walkout. Attached garage...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Just Listed Gateway Shores, Wareham $424,900
Wareham
424,900.00
Terrific Split Ranch move-in ready. Lower level framed out to be finished as you see fit!
Bernadette Kelly Group
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