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James Francis Reidy, II, 71
Elks lodge to host Flag Day celebration
Frederick Ginches, 86
Trim trails with the Wareham Land Trust
Trim trails with the Wareham Land Trust
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School plans to phase out IB program
Chip Alexander
High school to use cell-phone lock boxes
Suspected fentanyl leads to arrest
High School inducts Hall of Fame athletes
News
Onset Fire District Meeting takes care of business
A 37-minute District Meeting on Monday, May 20 saw the voters of the Onset Fire District pass all articles up for...
Dreary day doesn’t dampen duck derby
On Sunday, May 19, people crowded the railing by the Tihonet Pond Canal, waiting for a flood of yellow to come from the...
A pearl of an event: Wareham Oyster Festival to return
The Wareham Oyster Festival will return to Main Street on Sunday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for its eighth annual...
Community gardeners get their hands dirty
A sprinkling of rain the morning of Saturday, May 18 made the afternoon’s community garden planting at Damien’s Place Food...
Voters turn out from home: Turn out up, mail-in ballots used for town elections
Wareham residents put their civic sense of duty on display during this year’s town election on Tuesday, May 7, as more than...
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Schools
High school to use cell-phone lock boxes
Starting next school year, Wareham High School will implement a new cell-phone policy for students that includes the use of...
School plans to phase out IB program
Wareham Public Schools plans to phase out its IB, or International Baccalaureate, program by the end of the 2024-25 school...
Wareham residents make President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH — Southern New Hampshire University has congratulated two students from Wareham on being named to the Winter...
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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
James Francis Reidy, II, 71
WAREHAM – James Francis Reidy, II, 71, of Wareham, passed away May 17, 2024, at home. He was the son of the late James...
Frederick Ginches, 86
Wareham-Frederick Ginches, ” Grampy” of Parkwood Beach formerly of Norwell, passed away at Tobey Hospital on Wednesday, May...
Hazel E (Leach) Taber, 82
WAREHAM - Hazel E (Leach) Taber, 82, of Wareham died on Wednesday May 15, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.Born in...
Chip Alexander
WAREHAM – Chip Alexander, of Wareham, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Tobey Hospital. He was the son of Pearl (Crandell)...
Delona Lea Stewart, 80
PLYMOUTH – Delona Lea Stewart, 80, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Beth Israel Deaconess...
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Onset Fire District Meeting takes care of business
Dreary day doesn’t dampen duck derby
A pearl of an event: Wareham Oyster Festival to return
Car strikes police cruiser during traffic stop
Community gardeners get their hands dirty
High school to use cell-phone lock boxes
Voters turn out from home: Turn out up, mail-in ballots used for town elections
Wareham artist paints pears, jellyfish for show
School plans to phase out IB program
Ocean State Job Lot goes green with solar initiative
Sports
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...
One game at a time for softball
Wareham High School Girls Softball has had a winning season so far, going 7-3 though Monday, April 29. It’s “not bad,” said...
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...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Car strikes police cruiser during traffic stop
A Plymouth resident has been charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, among other charges, after allegedly...
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...
Grant helps Wareham Fire Department replace equipment
The Wareham Fire Department has received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, provided by the Federal Emergency Management...
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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...
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Happenings
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....
Trinity Church yard sale moves to rain date
Trinity Christian Church, at 462 Main Street, will hold its a yard sale on its rain date of Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to...
Lasagna supper to take place at Trinity Christian Church
Trinity Christian Church at 462 Main Street will host a lasagna supper on Friday, May 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu...
Learn about boating safety
A three-evening Boat America Safe Boating Course is being offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. It will take place...
Shangri-La Memorial Park holds grand opening
Shangri-La Memorial Park at 7 Shangri-la Boulevard will have a grant opening on Saturday, May 25 from 12 to 3 p.m. This...
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Arts
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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From Our Members
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...
Makepeace Community Gardens Kickoff Saturday!
Damien’s Pantry
May 16
The kickoff meeting for Makepeace Community Gardens at Damien’s Pantry is this Saturday 5/18 from 1...
Season Finale May 18: The Way of Passion
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 16
On Saturday, May 18, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) presents Many Contrasts in the...
Auditions: Baskervilles: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Marion Art Center
May 15
Auditions: Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery MAC Theater Auditions Saturday, May 18, 10:00am-...
Chainsaw Tree Carving Demo with Evan Verissimo
Marion Art Center
May 15
Chainsaw Tree Carving Demo with Evan Verissimo Saturday, May 18, 10:00am-12:00pm Rain Date: Sunday...
Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten ““Are All Smiles”
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
May 15
In the month of May, Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten learned about community helpers with a...
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Upcoming Events
Today
6:00 pm
Book club chooses May mystery
6:30 pm
‘Five darn good poets’ at the Stone Church Cafe
Wednesday, May 22
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ha-ha-namaste: Laughter yoga at First Congregational...
6:30 pm
How to control mosquitos and ticks
Friday, May 24
10:00 am
Free recovery walk and talk
1:00 pm
Magic for seniors
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Land Trust presents plein air drawing
5:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Lasagna supper to take place at Trinity Christian...
Saturday, May 25
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Trinity Church yard sale moves to rain date
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Community flea market to occur
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Shangri-La Memorial Park holds grand opening
Sunday, May 26
11:00 am
to
5:00 pm
A pearl of an event: Wareham Oyster Festival to return
7:00 pm
Game night, dance tournament at Swifts Beach clubhouse
Monday, May 27
(All day)
Remember veterans with Memorial Day Ceremony
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Join the Onset Bay Center for sailing, sand castles...
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Classifieds
Yard Sale - Sunday May 26th
Giant Neighborhood Yard Sale
Michaels Gutter Cleaning And...
Front desk assistance
Housekeepers
Seven Knights Cleaning & Home...
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
Condo Rental@British Landing in...
Painting
Dave's Home Repair
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Real Estate
SOLD by the DiVito Realty team! 3 Short Neck Rd Onset
Wareham
285,000.00
SOLD!! Onset Beach...Great Location! Walk to golf at Bay Pointe CC, Onset beach, or go fishing at...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! 16 Woodbury Street, Wareham
Wareham
299,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 16 Woodbury Street in Wareham! This...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Indian Mound Ranch
Wareham
325,000.00
Agent Cathy Casoli just picked up her SOLD sign in Indian Mound on Cohasset Rd. Are you thinking...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! By Sue Ann Murley Divito Realty!
Wareham
1,250,000.00
SOLD>>>>Onset (Oniset Heights) - Direct Waterfront on Broad Cove! Amazing location with...
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
SOLD! Cromesett Road
Wareham
220,000.00
The good folks at Wareham Land Trust are the new neighbors!
It is always exciting to...
Upper Cape Realty
WHITE ISLAND POND FRONT VACATION RENTAL (WEEKLY)
Wareham
1,700.00
Looking to get away? This house is perfect for your next vacation! Enjoy this giant White Island...
LaForce Realty
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! 7 Fern Ave, Onset
Wareham
401,000.00
Congratulations to Upper Cape Realty. What a team! Congrats to listing agent Katie Wagner and...
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
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