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What’s New
Opinion: Tribute to a K9
Hazel E (Leach) Taber, 82
High School inducts Hall of Fame athletes
Wareham residents make President’s List
Shangri-La Memorial Park holds grand opening
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School plans to phase out IB program
Chip Alexander
Suspected fentanyl leads to arrest
Swifts Beach / Route 6 intersection gets pedestrian lights
High School inducts Hall of Fame athletes
News
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...
Tremont Care Center, Gifford celebrate nurses
Representative Susan Gifford visited the Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham on Tuesday, May 14,...
Ocean State Job Lot goes green with solar initiative
The latest wave of a green-energy initiative is bringing solar panels to 14 Ocean State Job Lot locations in Massachusetts,...
Weekly headlines with Wareham Media, Week of May 16
Wareham Week has partnered with Wareham Media to create a short weekly show touching on some of the previous week’s top...
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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...
April, May awards given to High School students
Wareham High School has announced its award recipients for the months of April and May. Emma Andrews, Class of 2024, has...
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Opinion
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...
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...
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Obituaries
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...
Yvonne A. Foote, 88
WAREHAM – Yvonne A. Foote, 88, of Wareham, died Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion. A...
William “Bill” George Titus, 80
BUZZARDS BAY – William “Bill” George Titus, 80, of Buzzards Bay passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Tobey...
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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
Tremont Care Center, Gifford celebrate nurses
Weekly headlines with Wareham Media, Week of May 16
Things to Do, Week of May 16
Flavor at the forefront for chili contest
Sports
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...
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...
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Police, Fire & Courts
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...
Two charged in connection with Ulta, TJMaxx thefts
On Wednesday, May 8 in Wareham District Court, Bianca L. Cruz, 35, of Lowell and Jeremy Menendez, 34 of Nashua, New...
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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
Family breakfast to occur at Swifts Beach clubhouse
The Swifts Beach Improvement Association will hold a family breakfast on Sunday, June 23 at 10 a.m. The Association will...
SBIA holds volunteer day
The Swifts Beach Improvement Association will hold a clubhouse / playground volunteer day on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m.
Game night, dance tournament at Swifts Beach clubhouse
The Swifts Beach Improvement Association will hold a family tournament for the dice game LCR, Left Center Right, on Sunday,...
Spring SBIA meeting to occur
The spring meeting of the Swifts Beach Improvement Association will occur on Sunday, June 9 at 11 a.m. Raffle tickets will...
Meat raffle to take place
A meat raffle will take place on Saturday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Swifts Beach Improvement Association clubhouse, 38...
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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
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...
Is Remote Deposit Capture Right for Your Business?
BankFive
May 15
For businesses and non-profit organizations that receive a lot of checks, remote deposit capture...
Pre-Concert Fun at Season Finale!
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 13
On Saturday, May 18, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) presents Many Contrasts in the...
A Carpenter’s Hard Knocks
Sippican Historical Society
May 11
Join Sippican Historical Society members at the Music Hall on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm as...
Mozart & More at The Shepherd Center
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 10
Join New Bedford Symphony Concertmaster Jesse Holstein and Principal Viola Anna Griffis for a...
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Upcoming Events
Today
(All day)
Rubber duck race with the Library
1:00 pm
Wareham to walk for the homeless
Tuesday, May 21
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
to
4:00 pm
Land Trust presents plein air drawing
1:00 pm
Magic for seniors
Saturday, May 25
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
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Classifieds
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
AFFORDABLE HAULING
WOODWORKER/CRAFTSMAN
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Real Estate
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
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
Stunning Wareham Waterfront
Wareham
1,700,000.00
Open House May 17, 4:00-6:00pm Let’s watch the sun paint the water beautiful on this lovely Spring...
Bernadette Kelly Group
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 in Onset Village
Wareham
359,000.00
Onset Beach and Village How wonderful to walk to everything you will need or want. Beach, pier,...
Upper Cape Realty
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! 119 Glen Charlie Road
Wareham
395,000.00
Spectacle Pond Bungalow with Dock is now sold ... go ahead, meet your new neighbors. Buyers are...
Upper Cape Realty
25 Pheasant Avenue, Wareham Under Agreement
Wareham
4,249,000.00
This went under agreement as soon as it came to market! We’d love to do the same thing for your...
Bernadette Kelly Group
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! Broad Cove Water View Home
Wareham
499,000.00
Good times ahead for the new owners ... Friends will gather on your delightful screened front porch...
Upper Cape Realty
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