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Onset Fire receives FEMA grant
High School graduation postponed due to rain
Kristi A. Garner, 56
Robert (Rob) Stendzis, 52
Library adds ‘Hoopla’ database to collection
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Wareham Healthcare sent termination notice by MassHealth
Car crashes through building at Main, Chapel Street intersection
EEE-positive mosquito found in Wareham
Schools to start remote before going hybrid
Three arrested for impaired driving, including man who drove into building
News
Gas leak smelled from Cranberry Highway to Onset Pier
National Grid crews are working to investigate a gas leak smelled from Cranberry Highway to Onset Pier. Onset Fire Captain...
Schools to start remote before going hybrid
The Wareham School Committee voted unanimously at its August 6 meeting in favor of a phased reopening approach, starting...
EEE-positive mosquito found in Wareham
A mosquito carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) was found in Wareham, the Massachusett Department of Public Health...
Smithers Lab seeks to add cannabis testing to services
Smithers, the environmental testing lab near the John W. Decas School on Station Street, is making a bid to add cannabis...
Car crashes through building at Main, Chapel Street intersection
At about 1:40 p.m., a car seems to have driven down the hill on Chapel Street, continuing at speed straight through the Main...
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Schools
Mortarboards, masks, and sunflowers at Wareham High’s 2020 graduation ceremony
The Wareham High School Class of 2020 celebrated their graduation on Saturday afternoon, socially distanced but with all the...
Administrators continue planning for a safe, effective return to school
As the school year draws closer, educators and administrators in Wareham Public Schools are faced with the daunting task of...
Wareham High School moves forward with graduation plans
After a long delay, it looks like seniors in Wareham High School’s class of 2020 will finally celebrate their graduation...
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Opinion
Opinion: Town was right to remove hoops
To the Editor: The removal of basketball hoops was the correct response to hundreds of maskless people not social...
Opinion: Thanks to ‘a kind young man’
To the Editor: Firstly, let me tell you that my dad related this story to me with tears in his eyes. On a recent afternoon...
Opinion: Curbside pick-up prompts cost concerns
To the Editor: First, I'd like to say that I totally agree with Fred Reynolds in the July 9 Wareham Week opinion on the...
Opinion: The Swifts Beach Playground should be updated
Olivia Eckman, 9, has concerns about the safety of the Swifts Beach Playground. She wrote to the paper in hopes that her...
Guest opinion: Don’t let your guard down, keep containing covid
Massachusetts remains among a handful of states that have contained the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak sickening more than...
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Obituaries
Kristi A. Garner, 56
Kristi A. Garner, 56, of Wareham and formerly of Falmouth, died on July 30, 2020, at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston...
Robert (Rob) Stendzis, 52
Robert (Rob) Stendzis, 52, of West Wareham passed away at Boston Medical Center on July 29, 2020. Survived by the love of...
Ida Rita (Pina) St. Germaine, 90
Ida Rita (Pina) St. Germaine, 90, of West Wareham, died July 30, 2020 at home. She was the wife of James L. St. Germaine and...
Maria Josefina (deAndrade) Moitoso, 81
Maria Josefina (deAndrade) Moitoso, 81, of Wareham, died July 29, 2020, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. She was the wife of the...
Janice Ellis
It is with great sadness that the family of Janice Ellis announces her passing. Mrs. Ellis passed away peacefully in her...
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Mortarboards, masks, and sunflowers at Wareham High’s 2020 graduation ceremony
Gas leak smelled from Cranberry Highway to Onset Pier
Schools to start remote before going hybrid
Three arrested for impaired driving, including man who drove into building
EEE-positive mosquito found in Wareham
Smithers Lab seeks to add cannabis testing to services
Car crashes through building at Main, Chapel Street intersection
More research to be done at Minot Avenue site
Wareham Healthcare sent termination notice by MassHealth
Harbormaster shuts Onset launch service ahead of storm
Sports
Tryouts approaching for Gateway Babe Ruth Baseball
Team Gateway AAU tryouts for elite level baseball teams will begin on Aug. 11 at Dexter Lane Ballfield in Rochester. The...
Town’s removal of basketball hoops causes controversy
For the past several weeks, hundreds have gathered in Onset each Sunday to play basketball and watch as professionals and...
Pick-up basketball put to a halt, hoops taken down
For the past few weeks dozens of people of all ages have gathered at the basketball courts near the Hammond School in Onset...
Pick-up basketball brings the community together
Sunday pick-up basketball in Onset has since been cancelled by town officials for the time being, due to concerns about...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Three arrested for impaired driving, including man who drove into building
The driver who drove his car inside a building on Main Street on Tuesday has been arrested for operating under the influence...
Woman summonsed for leaving child unattended in car
Wareham Police have summoned a Maine woman to court following an incident in which a child and dog were left unattended in a...
Recent arrests: OUI, shoplifting
Wareham Police made several arrests on Tuesday and Wednesday for offenses like operating under the influence and shoplifting...
Dirt bike rider charged for role in Glen Charlie Rd. accident
A dirt bike rider has now been charged for his role in an accident on July 21. Nicholas Cranmer, 27, of East Wareham, was...
Recent arrests: Assault with a bottle, OUI
Wareham Police made several arrests over the weekend for offenses including operating under the influence and assault and...
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Happenings
Belated Flag Day ceremony planned for Sep. 11
The Wareham-New Bedford Elks Lodge #73 will be holding a belated Flag Day event on Friday, September 11, at 6 p.m. Because...
Wareham Library Foundation to host webinar with novelist
The Wareham Library Foundation will host a virtual webinar with novelist Hallie Ephron on August 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m....
Friends of the Library to host outdoor book sales
The Friends of the Wareham Free Library will continue to hold outdoor book sales every other Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....
St. Patrick’s food pantry now open on Wednesdays
The St. Patrick’s Food Pantry is open on Wednesday’s from 3 to 7 p.m. The food pantry had previously closed due to...
Wesley United Methodist Church Summer Fair
The Wesley United Methodist Church will be holding its Annual Summer Fair on Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...
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Arts
Artist inspired by Onset views
On Saturday afternoon, an artist set up his easel and palette on the Onset bluffs and began sketching in the brilliant blue...
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Business
‘Spider Apparel’ brings custom clothes, Cape Verdean culture to Onset
Wareham natives Larry Senna and Shannon Sylvia have teamed up to create a new business, bringing creative, custom clothing...
Bike shops cycle from surge in sales to shortage of bikes
There were about 40 bicycles at the Bike Den on July 13, but only one of them was for sale, thanks to an industry-wide bike...
Summer visitors down during pandemic
Summer visitors are crucial to the economy in Wareham and across the region. This year, visitors are more cautious -- and...
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From Our Members
Good People Opens Saturday 8/15!
Marion Art Center
Aug 08
MAC Theater Presents an OUTDOOR Theater Experience Good People By David Lindsay-Abaire | Directed...
Cape Cod Lighthouses ~ featuring Wings Neck
Upper Cape Realty
Aug 07
Digi-Kn?w:
August 7 is National Lighthouse Day
and Cape
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NBSO Brings Music to New Bedford Parks
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Aug 06
Enjoy beautiful music in beautiful outdoor settings this August as NBSO musicians perform in...
THANK YOU! - to all Lloyd Center Clambake XXXV Supporters
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Aug 03
Clambake XXXV, “35 Years of Celebrating Science and Education!” We thank our volunteers, patrons,...
BOOK SALE AUGUST 6
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Aug 02
Join us for an OUTDOOR BOOK SALE on the Wareham Free Library lawn on Thursday, August 6 from 9 am...
the MAC’s Online Auction ENDS TOMORROW!
Marion Art Center
Jul 30
The MAC’s Online Auction ENDS TOMORROW! There are just a few hours left to bid in the MAC’s Online...
Lloyd Center Summer Programs – Scholarships Available - Two Weeks Remaining - Register Today!
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Jul 29
The Lloyd Center for the Environment’s summer programs run Mondays through Fridays. Sign your kids...
Naturalist’s Corner: Ticks and Mosquitoes Part 2
Wareham Land Trust
Jul 29
Posted July 29, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Ticks are found in a range of habitats including where...
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, August 12
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Laughter Yoga
Thursday, August 13
6:30 pm
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Wareham Library Foundation to host webinar with...
Friday, August 14
12:15 am
Run/Walk for the Y
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Marketplace
Summer Spectacular Raffle
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Aug 05
ONSET: Voted the 2nd best harbor in the country
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Jul 31
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Classifieds
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Real Estate
39 Elizabeth Street, Fairhaven
Fairhaven
319,900.00
Very nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath Cottage. Situated on a spacious lot. 2 car garage with finished 2nd...
Alferes Realty, Inc.
SOLD! Wareham Ranch
Wareham
440,000.00
Congratulations to the new homeowners - may you make wonderful memories here! SOLD ! by Realtor®...
Upper Cape Realty
JUST LISTED IN MARION
Marion
699,000.00
Bullivant Farm custom colonial with whimsical details, gorgeous wrap-around mahogany porch, and...
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
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Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
JUST SOLD
Wareham
410,000.00
Beautiful Parkwood Beach colonial! We’d love to help you sell your home too! Call, text or email...
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Rare Offering in Cromesett Park - Deeded Private Beach
Wareham
298,000.00
Thoughtfully updated to maximize space, this 3 bed 1 and 1/2 bath center entrance ranch shows pride...
LaForce Realty
Sold on Main Street
Wareham
270,900.00
SOLD! Upper Cape Realty Broker Nancy Angus is so pleased that her clients are settling into their...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! Onset Village
Wareham
289,000.00
SOLD - 40 Highland! Congratulations to the happy new home owners! Let the Upper Cape Team help you...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! 42 Ships Way, Bourne
Bourne
270,000.00
42 Ships Way, Bourne, MA = SOLD Congratulations on the new address, the new townhouse, and all of...
Upper Cape Realty
Build YOUR Dream House in Crane Landing -SOLD
Wareham
149,900.00
A chance to build your DREAM HOUSE in Crane Landing -- a lovely community of New England style...
LaForce Realty
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