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Kenneth A. DeLuze, Sr., 83
Donor boosts D.A.R.E program
Wareham Library Foundation seeks to ‘bridge’ funding gap
Susan L. Dias, 73
Redmen to host June meat raffle
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Paramedic changes trades, starts stuffed quahog business
Oysters net big festival turnout
Wizardry in Wareham
Wareham man one of two charged with conspiracy to commit murder
Craig Alan Baptiste, 61
News
Ceremonies across town honor the fallen
Wareham residents came together on Monday, May 27 to honor those who have given their lives in service of their country, in...
Oysters net big festival turnout
Salty oysters, handmade treasures, novelties of all kinds — the Oyster Festival held for the eighth time on Sunday, May 26...
Shangri-La’s new playground gets grand opening
After years of work and delays, Shangri-La Memorial Park now sports swings, a spinner, a tall playground structure with a...
Wizardry in Wareham
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but Ed the Wizard taught attendees some trickery at his “Magic for Seniors”...
Public comments sought on transportation planning, bus signs
A virtual public meeting and a public comment period are scheduled for regional transportation projects including 740...
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Schools
Animals, artwork and activities abound at STEAM night
The halls of Wareham Elementary School offered students a smorgasbord of enriching experiences during the school’s annual...
Wareham student named to Dean’s List
Regis College has announced that Grace Motto of Wareham was named to the university's Spring 2024 Dean's List, recognizing...
Student artists help shelter pets find fur-ever homes
Wareham High School art students are making a paw-sitive impact at nearby animal shelters. Wareham High School students in...
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Opinion
Opinion: Tribute to a K9
To the editor: He’s my support, my sleeping medicine, warming me (knees down). My door greeter, my audience, my happy...
Opinion: Ode to a Gleason YMCA legend
Dear editor, Physical issues prevent me from going the Gleason YMCA as I once did. What follows below is a shout out to...
Opinion: Make sewer billing more fair
I moved to Wareham a little over 5 years ago mainly because of the low real estate tax rate. I couldn't stay in my hometown...
Opinion: Vote for climate representation
We are in a planetary climate crisis. If it were World War II, each neighborhood would be mobilized, sacrificing for our...
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...
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Obituaries
Kenneth A. DeLuze, Sr., 83
WAREHAM – Kenneth A. DeLuze, Sr., 83, of Wareham formerly of Hingham died Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home. He was the...
Susan L. Dias, 73
WAREHAM – Susan L. Dias, 73, of Wareham died Friday, May 24, 2024 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Susan was born in Weymouth...
Eugene F. Scopa, 89
EAST WAREHAM – Eugene F. Scopa, 89, of E. Wareham, formerly of Quincy, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Charlton Memorial...
Craig Alan Baptiste, 61
Craig Alan Baptiste, 61, beloved husband of Cynthia Brooks Baptiste, entered into rest on May 23, 2024. Craig left us way...
Charles Roderick, 80
WEST WAREHAM – Charles Roderick of West Wareham passed away at the age of 80, on May 18, 2024. He is survived by his devoted...
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Animals, artwork and activities abound at STEAM night
Local artists to hold showcase
Ceremonies across town honor the fallen
Oysters net big festival turnout
Shangri-La’s new playground gets grand opening
Wizardry in Wareham
Weekly headlines with Wareham Media, May 24
Things to do, Week of May 23
Paramedic changes trades, starts stuffed quahog business
Walk raises funds and awareness for the homeless
Sports
A reason to cheer: Wareham Tiger Cheer Athletics win in Ocean City
The Wareham Tigers Cheer Athletics program rounded out its season with success, as Team INSPIR3 earned First Place at a U.S...
Girls tennis ‘serves’ sendoff to graduating seniors
Wareham High School girls tennis said goodbye to graduating seniors at their Tuesday, May 21 match against Rising Tide...
High School inducts Hall of Fame athletes
The Wareham High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 inductees. The inductees are:. Football coach Dan...
Gatemen gear up for season
The start of the 2024 season of the Cape Cod Baseball League is just over a month away, and the Wareham Gatemen have hopes...
High School Baseball keeps swinging
The Wareham High School baseball program has struggled to attract participants over the past few years, said Head Coach...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Wareham man one of two charged with conspiracy to commit murder
BOSTON — Two men have been charged with allegedly conspiring to murder a witness in a federal trial as well as rivals:...
Car strikes police cruiser during traffic stop
A Plymouth resident was arraigned at Wareham District Court on Monday, May 20 after allegedly rear-ending a Wareham Police...
Suspected fentanyl leads to arrest
Wareham resident Alexander Lugo, 42, has been charged with possession with intent to distribute a Class A controlled...
Pedestrian injured on Onset Avenue
Early Saturday morning, a pedestrian was reportedly injured on Onset Avenue. Photos of the incident show a person on a...
Car fire extinguished on Route 25
On Tuesday, May 7, Wareham Fire Department responded to a car fire on Route 25. “The fire was started by a mechanical...
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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. ...
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Happenings
Kindergarten rally brings the buzz
Prepare for an un-bee-lievable year with a kindergarten rally held at Wareham Elementary School on Thursday, June 6 at 5 to...
‘Indemnity Only’ is June’s mystery book of choice
The Wareham Free Library Mystery Book Club will discuss ‘Indemnity Only’ by Sara Paretsky at its meeting on Tuesday, June...
Learn about marlinspike at Towne Tavern buffet
What is marlinspike? Learn about rope, lines, knots, bends and hitches, and how to use lines to help dock and undock your...
Elks lodge to host Flag Day celebration
The Wareham Fire Department will wave the U.S. flag from its tower truck at the Wareham-New Bedford Lodge of Elks #73 on...
Remove invasives with the Wareham Land Trust
The Wareham Land Trust will hold a trail day on Tuesday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Stoney Run, 600 Main Street....
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Arts
Local artists to hold showcase
The Bourne Wareham Art Association will hold its spring showcase and art sale in the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road,...
A splash of talent from Middle School artists
Patrons of the Wareham Free Library may find their visits a little more colorful than usual, as art from Wareham Middle...
Wareham artist paints pears, jellyfish for show
MARION — An oil painting of a pair of pears might be the talk of the Marion Council on Aging during May and June, thanks to...
You’re a Viking, Charlie Brown
This coming weekend, the Wareham High School students with the Viking Theatre Company will bring the world of the Peanuts...
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Business
Paramedic changes trades, starts stuffed quahog business
When Cole Pike, a paramedic of 16 years, prepared to retire from the service, he didn’t know what would come next. “I got...
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From Our Members
My Summer with Ospreys: A Therapist’s Journey Toward Hope, Community, and Healing Our Planet
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
May 26
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. to hear local author...
The secrets to make your laptop battery live longer
ACT Smart IT
May 24
Could you imagine what it must have been like doing business 30 years ago, before you had a decent...
Microsoft stoops to a new low with ads in Windows 11
ACT Smart IT
May 23
More ads for Microsoft products are finding their way into Windows 11: Microsoft utility PC Manager...
MAC Theatre presents The Minotaur
Marion Art Center
May 23
The MAC Theater is delighted to present The Minotaur, a modern re-telling of the Greek classic...
When to Seek Help from an Investment Advisor
BankFive
May 22
People often hear terms like “financial planner” or “investment advisor” and wonder if they should...
Announcing the Tobias S. Monte Music Scholarship
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 21
The Board of Trustees of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra has established a music scholarship in...
Memorial Day VFW History Pop-Up
Sippican Historical Society
May 20
Come to the Marion Music Hall on May 27, 2024 from 9 am until noon for the pop-up exhibit of photos...
Memorial Day VFW History Pop-Up
Sippican Historical Society
May 20
Come to the Marion Music Hall on May 27, 2024 from 9 am until noon for the pop-up exhibit of photos...
Memorial Day VFW History Pop-Up
Sippican Historical Society
May 20
Come to the Marion Music Hall on May 27, 2024 from 9 am until noon for the pop-up exhibit of photos...
3rd Annual SHRED DAY!
Bernadette Kelly Group
May 17
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, INCLUDING BUSINESSES! SECURELY DISPOSE OF YOUR DOCUMENTS AND OTHER SENSITIVE...
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Upcoming Events
Today
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Remove invasives with the Wareham Land Trust
Wednesday, May 29
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ha-ha-namaste: Laughter yoga at First Congregational...
Thursday, May 30
5:30 pm
Learn about marlinspike at Towne Tavern buffet
Friday, May 31
10:00 am
Free recovery walk and talk
Sunday, June 2
(All day)
Annual Tihonet Pond Fishing Derby to take place
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Classifieds
Loveseat
Citation on Petition for Formal...
EXPERIENCED CARPENTER
Michaels Gutter Cleaning And...
Seven Knights Cleaning & Home...
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
Condo Rental@British Landing in...
Painting
Dave's Home Repair
AFFORDABLE HAULING
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Real Estate
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! 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
Duxbury Open House
Hometown
739,000.00
Open House this Saturday, 1/06/2024 from 12:00-2:00pm. Located at 198 Keene St, Duxbury, this is a...
Bernadette Kelly Group
SOLD! Best Deal in Desirable Mattapoisett!
Mattapoisett
639,900.00
Beautiful new construction 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath condo finished and ready for YOU! This stand alone...
LaForce Realty
SOLD in Plymouth
Plymouth
229,000.00
THAT’S A WRAP ON THIS ONE - SOLD! The new owner intends to do a “bit of renovating”; look forward...
Upper Cape Realty
Just Sold by Upper Cape Realty
Wareham
107,000.00
Congrats to Upper Cape Realty’s Katie Wagner on another successful closing. Thinking of selling or...
Upper Cape Realty
Open House Saturday, Mom’s Going to Love It!
Bourne
1,499,000.00
Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at: 9 Ridgehill Lane, Bourne Join Upper Cape Realty...
Upper Cape Realty
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
Stunning Wareham Waterfront
Wareham
1,700,000.00
Open House May 25, 11:00-12:00pm Start your Memorial Day weekend off by seeing an extraordinary...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Beautiful Marion Home Open House
Marion
1,130,000.00
Sophisticated custom home that is a welcoming, entertainer's dream and could easily accommodate...
Bernadette Kelly Group
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