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Monday, November 12, 2018
WHAT'S NEW
Obituaries
Rory Branion, 41
Obituaries
Phyllis Benson, 93
Sports
Gateway Youth Hockey team wins Southern New England Hockey Conference League Championship
Obituaries
Michael Gonsalves, 53
Police, Fire & Courts
Wareham Police arrest eight during warrant sweep
Schools
Wareham Middle School Viking Ship Award winners for October
Schools
Alana Nicoletti named student of the month, ‘Scotty Award’ winner
Obituaries
Douglas Gifford, 75
News
Disposal district approaches second candidate for executive director position
News
Fall River company tentatively granted OK to sell recreational marijuana in Wareham
In third children’s book, Wareham writer shares ‘The Miracle of Helen the Rabbit’
Wareham recalls veterans’ service, sacrifice
Community, crafts abundant at Wareham Historical Society’s Holiday Faire
Wareham receives $35,000 grant to seek input on failed subdivision
Wareham Department of Natural Resources seeks public’s help in locating litterbug
Wareham Middle School students earn first place finish in scarecrow contest
New survey seeks insights on Route 6 from Fairhaven to Wareham
Wareham Ford donates 30 turkey dinners to Damien’s Food Pantry
Wareham Tigers Mites headed to Old Colony League Super Bowl
Wareham restaurant fined $150 for mice
News
Wareham recalls veterans’ service, sacrifice
Grateful residents honored veterans and their service during a ceremony Nov. 11 that included a call for respect – for...
Community, crafts abundant at Wareham Historical Society’s Holiday Faire
Six artisans sold wares on Nov. 10 during a celebration of community, handcrafted items and the upcoming holiday season...
Wareham receives $35,000 grant to seek input on failed subdivision
Officials are set to explore new uses for a failed subdivision in Swifts Beach after receiving a state grant. The Town of...
Wareham Department of Natural Resources seeks public’s help in locating litterbug
The Wareham Department of Natural Resources is on the lookout for a litterbug who dumped a couch, empty beer cans and boat...
New survey seeks insights on Route 6 from Fairhaven to Wareham
A new survey is seeking the public’s vision for a 13-mile stretch of Route 6. The survey is the first of a two phase process...
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Schools
Wareham Middle School students earn first place finish in scarecrow contest
With their uplifting message and Lego-themed creation, a group of Wareham Middle School students earned a first place finish...
Wareham Middle School Viking Ship Award winners for October
Thirteen Wareham Middle School students were recognized as Viking Ship Award recipients for the month of October. Each month...
Alana Nicoletti named student of the month, ‘Scotty Award’ winner
Alana Nicoletti, Class of 2019, was named Wareham High School’s October Student of the Month. She is also the October...
Wareham voters give decisive ‘yes’ to $90 million elementary school
There’s going to be a new school in Wareham. Voters strongly supported a $90 million consolidated elementary school on...
Wareham Middle School art show celebrates Dia de los Muertos
Students at Wareham Middle School held their fourth annual Dia de los Muertos art show on Friday with dozens of colorful and...
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Opinion
A brief history of the Onset Bathhouse
To the Editor: The current Onset Bathhouse is the third one to be built on the original foundation and footings. The first...
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Obituaries
Rory Branion, 41
Rory V. Branion, 41, of Wareham, died Nov. 5 in Morton Hospital, Taunton. He was the son of Anicetra (Souza) Branion and the...
Phyllis Benson, 93
Phyllis T. Benson, 93, of Little Harbor formerly of Seekonk, died on Nov. 10 at the Wareham Healthcare Center. She was the...
Michael Gonsalves, 53
Michael “Mycul Wayne Paris” Gonsalves, 53, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 8 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after a...
Douglas Gifford, 75
Douglas L. Gifford (USA, Ret.), 75, of West Wareham, died Nov. 4 at Longmeadow of Taunton. He was the husband of Susan E...
Robert Aldred, 81
Robert C. Aldred, 81, of Wareham, died Oct. 30 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of Genevieve...
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Sports
Gateway Youth Hockey team wins Southern New England Hockey Conference League Championship
On Sunday, Gateway Youth Hockey’s midget team earned a Southern New England Hockey Conference League Championship title with...
Wareham Tigers Mites headed to Old Colony League Super Bowl
The division champion Tigers’ C-Squad Mites team are headed to the Old Colony Youth Football League’s Super Bowl on Sunday,...
Wareham runner Bentley University’s top finisher for 11th straight race
Wareham High School graduate Paige Fehskens, now a junior at Bentley University, was the number one runner for her college’s...
Wareham Vikings cheer squad headed to national competition after excellent season
A Wareham Pop Warner Junior Vikings cheerleading squad earned a spot in a national competition in Florida after several wins...
Wareham Tigers’ Mites team headed to playoffs on Nov. 4
The division champion Tigers’ C-Squad Mites team is headed to the playoffs on Nov. 4 with a spot in the Old Colony Youth...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Wareham Police arrest eight during warrant sweep
Wareham Police and officers with the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section arrested eight people on Nov. 9...
Stolen jewelry recovered, 2 arrested following Wareham break-ins
Police say thousands of dollars worth of stolen jewelry has been recovered and two people were arrested in connection with...
Free Citizens Fire Academy to offer behind the scenes look at Wareham Fire Department
Wareham firefighters are asking people to catch a glimpse of life as a first responder during the department’s first ever...
Suspected ceiling fan fire in Onset displaces family
Onset, Wareham and Bourne firefighters responded to a 2-alarm structure fire near the Bay Pointe Club on Wednesday afternoon...
Dumpster fire extinguished in Wareham
Wareham first responders quickly extinguished a dumpster fire near a medical billing office on Cranberry Highway Wednesday...
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Happenings
Town of Wareham accepting applications for plow drivers
The Town of Wareham is now accepting applications for sand, snow plow and snow removal contractors for this winter. Any...
‘The Big Sing’ at Wareham’s Church in the Pines on Nov. 25
The Church in the Pines, located at 17 Carver Road, will host the Big Sing on Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. at the church. The event is...
Free breakfast at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Wareham on Nov. 17
The Wesley United Methodist Church will host a free community breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Breakfast...
Wareham Garden Club Christmas Faire on Dec. 1
The Wareham Garden Club will host a Christmas Faire, Yuletide Glow, on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Saint Patrick’s Church on High...
Dick Melloni Christmas Toy Drive fundraiser dinner, dance on Dec. 1
The Dick Melloni Youth Foundation kicks off the 2018 holiday season with its annual Dick Melloni
Memorial Christmas...
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Arts
In third children’s book, Wareham writer shares ‘The Miracle of Helen the Rabbit’
Coming up with story ideas for children’s books can be difficult, but every once in awhile they just hop into your lap. That...
Wareham Middle School art show celebrates Dia de los Muertos
Students at Wareham Middle School held their fourth annual Dia de los Muertos art show on Friday with dozens of colorful and...
more
Business
Wareham Papa Gino’s, D’Angelo remain open after bankruptcy announcement
Two Wareham stores were not among the 95 locations closed following the abrupt announcement on Monday that the owner of Papa...
Wareham restaurants participating in ‘Food for Tots’ fundraising campaign
Two Wareham restaurants will be selling food and raising funds for Southcoast Health’s pediatric department on Nov. 15. Jill...
Harbor Freight to open in former Benny’s in East Wareham
A major tool retailer is coming soon to a currently vacant 23,325-square-foot building on Cranberry Highway. California-...
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From our Members
Wareham Police Chief Walcek appreciates The Wareham Garden Club
Wareham Garden Club
Nov 12
You’ve seen the iconic lighthouses in front of The Wareham Police headquarters, and you’ve probably...
Fashion Show Luncheon at COA
Wareham Council on Aging
Nov 11
Join us for a lunch of Chicken Cordon Bleu, potato,veggies and strawberry shortcake while enjoying...
Local Author: Anna Whitcomb
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Nov 10
At 6:30 PM, Thursday Nov. 15 at Southworth Library, Anna Whitcomb will speak about “Riverrock: A...
FRIENDS’ HOLIDAY FAIR!
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Nov 10
You won’t want to miss our Holiday Fair this year! We will once again have delicious, homemade...
Saint Anne’s Hospital Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety in Fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Saint Anne's Hospital
Nov 08
Newest “A” grade places Saint Anne’s among only 42 U.S. hospitals to achieve “Straight A’s”...
LET’S PARTY WITH THE LIBRARY!
Wareham Library Foundation
Nov 07
The Library is once again certified, and that’s a great reason to celebrate!! Join the members of...
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO GRUMPY’S 5K SPONSORS
Cranberry Educational Foundation
Nov 06
This year’s 5k Harvest Race was the largest yet despite a bit of rain and a slightly muddy course!...
To Buy or to Rent?
Upper Cape Realty
Nov 05
How to Determine if You're Ready for Homeownership Renting is a short-term solution to finding a...
The Wareham Garden Club invites you to our November meeting
Wareham Garden Club
Nov 05
The Wareham Garden Club invites you to our November meeting , where we'll learn about Herbs and The...
BB’S BAR & GRILLE EXPRESS LUNCH MENU
BB's Bar & Grille
Nov 03
Appetizer Loaded Fries $8.99 Crispy fries loaded with mozzarella cheese curds and bacon, topped...
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Upcoming Events
Today
12:30 pm
to
2:30 pm
Monday Bingo at COA
Wednesday, November 14
1:00 pm
to
2:30 pm
Gleason Family YMCA Knitting Group
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Addiction and Recovery Drop-In Center open on Nov. 14
5:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Wareham Fighting Addiction to celebrate 1-year...
Thursday, November 15
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Free Chair Yoga
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Celebrate Wareham Free Library recertification on...
6:30 pm
Local Author: Anna Whitcomb
Saturday, November 17
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Women’s Society of Christian Service Christmas Fair...
9:30 am
to
11:00 am
Free breakfast at the Wesley United Methodist Church...
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Harvest and Holly Christmas set for Nov. 17
10:00 am
Team Gateway baseball tryouts on Nov. 17
4:00 pm
Free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 17
6:30 pm
Comedy night to benefit Wareham PTA on Nov. 17
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Marketplace
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 11/8 - 11/11
Shenanigans Bar & Grill
Nov 06
Open For Breakfast Saturday 8am - 11am and Sunday 8am - Noon with Full Bar!!! Motorcycle Raffle -...
Veterans Day
BB's Bar & Grille
Nov 06
On Monday 11/12/2018, we will be offering our Veterans 10% off there meal. Thank You for your...
BB’S BAR & GRILL
BB's Bar & Grille
Nov 06
WE HAVE SOME GREAT DAILY SPECIALS! EVERYDAY- APPETIZERS HALF OFF FORM 2-6 PIZZAS BUY ONE GET ONE...
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Classifieds
Zumba and Latin Dance For a Cause
JANITOR(S) WANTED
Eric Cordeiro Electric
AFFORDABLE HAULING
We Buy Guns
DUMP RUNS
Painting - Interior and Exterior
office space for rent
Office Space For Rent
A handyman and more
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Real Estate
The Historic Gault Farm Homestead in West Wareham
Wareham
499,000.00
The Historic Gault Farm was reconstructed in 2005. This home retains its barn-style architectural...
Open House:
Saturday, October 6, 2018 -
12:00pm
to
2:00pm
LaForce Realty
Rochester 46.88 Acres
Rochester
1,198,000.00
Welcome to Lily Patch Farm. A rare offering of 46.88+/- acres in Rochester that adjoins the 1,700...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Sellers Say Sell!! Sell!! Sell!!
New Bedford
197,000.00
Motivated Sellers Say Sell!! This lovingly cared for home, nostalgically preserved ready for its...
Open House:
Sunday, October 21, 2018 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
For Lease 36x40 Morton Building
Wareham
2,200.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY has FOR LEASE a Brand new 3 bay Morton Garage. 30X40 on a large level lot with 14...
Upper Cape Realty
CUL-DA-SAC NEIGHBORHOOD
Wareham
454,900.00
Waterfront Brand New !!! This terrific three bedroom ranch is set on over an acre of pristine land...
Open House:
Saturday, September 29, 2018 -
2:00pm
to
4:00pm
Latham/LaCava Realtors-JACK CONWAY CO
Onset Island Get-a-Way
Wareham
349,000.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY Throw those car keys away - no driving on this island! Life moves a lot slower...
Upper Cape Realty
Cranberry Village - Over 55 Park
Carver
169,900.00
Agent Bill Corey has put this UNDER AGREEMENT - contact Bill so he can find you another! UPPER CAPE...
Upper Cape Realty
South Dartmouth Ranch with Solar
Dartmouth
245,000.00
UNDER AGREEMENT Priced to Sell and It Did! ... UPPER CAPE REALTY: South Dartmouth:ONE LEVEL LIVING...
Upper Cape Realty
PONDFRONT COLONIAL-UNDER AGREEMENT
Wareham
434,900.00
Set at the end of the culdesac on over an acre with spectacular water views you will be "happy" to...
Latham/LaCava Realtors-JACK CONWAY CO
Brand New Construction - Lot 22 on Ridgehill Lane
Bourne
575,000.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY One of a very few house lots remaining in Sagamore Beach. This beautifully...
Upper Cape Realty
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