Something to PAWsitively bark about Young writers, artists and a pack of “comfort dogs” gathered in the lobby of the Gleason Family… Meet Sarah Hewins, Democratic candidate for 2nd Plymouth District Democrat Sarah Hewins is campaigning on her more than 25 years of public service in hopes of… Vikings hit the practice field ahead of 2026 season The Wareham Vikings set sail on a new season on Monday, Aug. 24 as the team held its first… Superintendent works with district leaders and coach in creating district’s planNew Wareham Public Schools Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson has hit the ground running. Hartley-… Wareham welcomes students to a new school year The bell has been rung on another Wareham school year. The first day of school for grades 1-12 was… What's New Building Commissioner Paul Turner to retire in late September Richard Michael Morano, 83 David Michael “Dave” Boucher, 70 Maureen Rose Braley, 67 Wareham Garden Club "Bloom & Connect" open house on Sept. 10 Most Popular ‘Their hearts are so beautiful’: community champions 8-year-old’s cancer fundraiser Cristian Hagopian, 23 Robert & Eleanor Mower Driver taken to hospital after tree falls on car 'We want it to look messy': Former Makepeace cranberry bog is being returned to its natural state News Something to PAWsitively bark about Young writers, artists and a pack of “comfort dogs” gathered in the lobby of the Gleason Family YMCA on Aug. 21 to learn… Meet Sarah Hewins, Democratic candidate for 2nd Plymouth District Democrat Sarah Hewins is campaigning on her more than 25 years of public service in hopes of flipping the 2nd Plymouth… Superintendent works with district leaders and coach in creating district’s plan New Wareham Public Schools Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson has hit the ground running. Hartley-Matteson, in her job… Wareham JROTC students will go camping on Wickets Island Wareham High School's Junior ROTC cadets will spend their Sept. 11 developing their teamwork and survival skills during a… Wareham heads to the polls for primary elections Wareham residents along with voters across Massachusetts are already casting ballots in Sept. 1 primary contests. Votes may… Schools Wareham welcomes students to a new school year The bell has been rung on another Wareham school year. The first day of school for grades 1-12 was Aug. 27. Preschoolers… Wareham college students get Dean's List recognition Four Wareham residents were named to the Emmanuel College Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester, achieving a Grade Point… Wareham gets more state aid, but even bigger bills The 2027 state budget provides Wareham with $500,000 more state aid than in 2026. The less happy news: State charges –… Opinion Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the 'twinning' poppies To the Editor: The Wareham US to Wareham UK Twinning Committee would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who took… Letter to the Editor: Stealing signs now, our democracy tomorrow To the Editor: On the 4th of July, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of the day our ancestors said no to the… Letter to the Editor: Congratulations to the Fire Academy recruits I would like to congratulate not only the recruits but, all members of Class 125. The commitment to the training is… Obituaries Richard Michael Morano, 83 WAREHAM – Richard Michael Morano, 83, of Wareham, MA, passed away on August 22, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New… David Michael “Dave” Boucher, 70 David Michael “Dave” Boucher, 70 of Edgecomb ME passed away suddenly on 8th August 2026. He was born and raised in Taunton… Maureen Rose Braley, 67 CARVER – Maureen Rose Braley, 67, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich surrounded by loved… Cristian Hagopian, 23 WAREHAM – Cristian Hagopian, 23, of Wareham, passed away on August 17, 2026, at Tobey Hospital. He was the son… Robert & Eleanor Mower Celebration of Life Notice: Robert grew up in Braintree,Mass. He graduated from Dartmouth College, Class of 54. He was a… Something to PAWsitively bark about Meet Sarah Hewins, Democratic candidate for 2nd Plymouth District Vikings hit the practice field ahead of 2026 season Superintendent works with district leaders and coach in creating district’s plan Wareham welcomes students to a new school year 'We want it to look messy': Former Makepeace cranberry bog is being returned to its natural state Driver taken to hospital after tree falls on car ‘Their hearts are so beautiful’: community champions 8-year-old’s cancer fundraiser Wareham JROTC students will go camping on Wickets Island Wareham heads to the polls for primary elections Sports Vikings hit the practice field ahead of 2026 season The Wareham Vikings set sail on a new season on Monday, Aug. 24 as the team held its first practice of 2026 at Clem… Don’t be lazy – run a claw-some road race on Sept. 12 Runners and walkers will line the streets for the Lazy Lobster 5-Miler Road Race on Saturday, Sept. 12. The race will start… Police, Fire & Courts One hospitalized after car slams into shed behind 7-Eleven A car was found rolled over after smashing into a utility shed behind the 7-Eleven on Cranberry Highway, sending one person… Happenings Kayak Broad Cove on Aug. 29 Kayak the cove – Broad Cove, that is – and more with the Wareham Land Trust on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.… Music from Land's End performs final concert of season on Aug. 16 Music from Land’s End Wareham will hold its final orchestral performance of its 2026 season on Sunday, Aug. 16. The concert… Train your brain at the Gleason YMCA Aug. 17 As student-athletes begin their seasons, they need to work on their brawns and their brains. The Gleason Family YMCA… Beer will pour at Lazy Lobster road race A lobster-themed road race may be making a buzz in Wareham next month. The annual Lazy Lobster 5 Miler & Festival… A day of fun, family and remembrance The Ashley Faye Foundation is hosting an evening full of fun, memories of loved ones, kickball and a movie for its annual… Arts Second test run of Onset Porchfest a 'success' An iteration of the popular Porchfest music festival could be coming to Onset after organizers held a "successful" second… From Our Members Here’s what’s new in Copilot Wave 3 ACT Smart IT Aug 24 If you use Microsoft 365 every day, you’ve probably noticed that Copilot hasn’t stood… Clean Out Your Closets for Damien's Pantry FunDrive Damien’s Pantry Aug 24 Clean out your closets for Damien's Food Pantry! We are collecting clothes, household… Learn to Play Mahjong! Sippican Woman's Club Aug 22 Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mahjong? Now's your chance! Join us for a… Reality Check: A Guide to Navigating the AI Information Flood Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Aug 22 … Your Phone Probably Isn’t Listening to You… But The Truth Is Even More Disturbing ACT Smart IT Aug 21 Most of us have already decided that our phone is spying on us. The surprise is that… Chamber Series Tickets Now On Sale New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Aug 21 South Coast Chamber Music Series Announces 2026–… Movies by the Bay Wareham CORE Aug 17 A Community Movie Night Returns to the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell in Onset Wareham CORE to… Exploring Historical Fiction: Inspiration & Education Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Aug 17 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Southcoast Health Announces Addition of Five Physicians and Three Advanced Practice Providers Southcoast Health Aug 14 Southcoast Health is pleased to… Upcoming Events Today 11:00 am to1:00 pm Raise the stakes with the WFL plant stake DIY 11:00 am to 1:00 pm 6:30 pm to7:45 pm Reality Check: A Guide to Navigating the AI Information... 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm Friday, August 28 7:00 am to10:00 am Damien's Pantry Summer Snack Bags
