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Wareham High student receives Stephen A. Stone Memorial Scholarship
Recent arrests
Picket ordering to end soon for Lopes Playground
First Citizens’ President and CEO announces retirement
Updated with service time
Peter “Pete” M. DiRienzo, 57
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Beaches, shellfishing closed due to sewage leak
Billie Joy Atkins, 58
Cops reward kids doing good with a sweet surprise
Russell W. “Russ” Holt, 58
Police respond to 38 overdoses, including seven fatal, in four months
News
Families receive free, farm-fresh food each week
Each week, nearly 200 families receive twenty pound boxes of fresh, high-quality produce -- and it's all free. The boxes...
UPDATE: beaches reopened to swimming after sewage leak
According to the Wareham Department of Natural Resources, all areas that were previously closed due to a sewage spill have...
New coronavirus cases slow in town
The number of new coronavirus cases in Wareham has slowed considerably since the pandemic’s peak this spring. The town has...
Tremont Nail kayak launch closed for environmental work
Environmental engineers are once again on-site at the Tremont Nail Factory to work on remediating past pollution. A portion...
Police respond to 38 overdoses, including seven fatal, in four months
Since March 1, seven people in Wareham have died due to a fatal overdose, bringing the total number of overdose deaths in...
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Schools
Onset Cape Verdean Festival awards scholarships
The Onset Cape Verdean Festival Association has awarded eight graduating seniors $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships...
Schools wrestle with state guidance, budget for fall opening
After the state’s announcement that its goal for the fall is to bring as many students back into school buildings as...
Hundreds of signatures now part of new school
On Wednesday afternoon, the last steel beam was carefully lowered into place on top of the new elementary school being built...
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Opinion
Opinion: “Green” projects shouldn’t damage the environment
To the Editor: Politicians often say they are disappointed when solar and other so-called “green” projects are delayed...
Poem: ‘My Thoughts’
Reader Darrin A. Garcia submitted this poem, entitled “My Thoughts,” which he said was inspired by current events, including...
Prayers requested for Wareham’s oldest resident
To the Editor: I want everyone to know that Wareham's Oldest Living Resident, Mary Rose, is now beginning a very important...
Opinion: Homeless need more support
Dear Editor, I would like to respond to the letter to the Editor titled “Wareham should do more for homeless people.”...
Thank you to first responders
To the Editor: I would like to give my utmost thanks to the Onset Fire Department, Wareham Police Department,Wareham...
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Obituaries
Peter “Pete” M. DiRienzo, 57
Peter “Pete” M. DiRienzo, 57, of Wareham, died February 28, 2020 at home. He was the husband of the late Christina A. (...
Russell W. “Russ” Holt, 58
Russell W. “Russ” Holt, 58, of Rochester died Friday, May 15, 2020, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was the...
Stephen R. Manchester, 62
Stephen R. Manchester, 62, of West Wareham, died July 2, 2020, at home. He was the husband of Teresa L. (Nevitt) Manchester...
Zara "Rosie" Arocho, 86
Zara "Rosie" Arocho, 86, of Wareham, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 29, 2020, surrounded by her family. She...
Billie Joy Atkins, 58
Billie Joy Atkins, 58, of Wareham, died Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Boston Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in...
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Families receive free, farm-fresh food each week
UPDATE: beaches reopened to swimming after sewage leak
New coronavirus cases slow in town
Police respond to 38 overdoses, including seven fatal, in four months
A new normal at the YMCA
Keeping it clean
Birthday parade for a “firecracker”
Cops reward kids doing good with a sweet surprise
Porta-pottie pests sought by Department of Natural Resources
Committee weighs options, plans ahead for new police station
Sports
Gatemen, WooSox both get the ‘W’ in logo dispute
After some negotiations, the Wareham Gatemen and newly formed WooSox baseball teams have both earned a “W” in their dispute...
CrossFitters push through the summer heat in outdoor workouts
Gyms aren’t allowed to fully reopen yet, but for those brave enough to push through the summer heat, workouts are back in...
Some youth sports leagues cancel, postpone season
As the coronavirus pandemic continues into the summer, some youth sports leagues have postponed or canceled their season...
Little League to focus on fundamentals, practice social distancing
The Wareham Little League won’t be holding a typical competitive season this summer due to the coronavirus, but players aged...
Former Gateman inducted into league Hall of Fame
A former Wareham Gatemen player, Tyler Horan, is part of the 20th class of inductees into the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Porta-pottie pests sought by Department of Natural Resources
The Wareham Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help in locating vandals they have dubbed the “Blue...
Arrests made in connection to stolen vehicle, suspected drug deal
Wareham Police arrested one person for possession of stolen property, and three others in connection to a suspected drug...
Man arrested after shooting at police
On the afternoon of June 26, police responded to a report of a trespasser who allegedly shot at them. At about 1:35 p.m....
Arrest made in alleged BB gun shooting
A 62-year-old Wareham man was arrested on Saturday night, June 20, after allegedly shooting another man in the face with a...
Police arrest three wanted men
Wareham Police have identified and arrested several men wanted for various crimes. On June 18, police arrested Marcellino...
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People
Wareham couple’s Peace Corps service cut short by pandemic
Wareham’s Nicholas Brogioli and Lacey Vasconcelos embarked on a two year journey with the Peace Corps to teach healthy...
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Happenings
Friends to host outdoor book sale
The Friends of the Wareham Free Library will be hosting a limited outdoor book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July...
First Congregational Church car wash
The First Congregational Church of Wareham, located at 11 Gibbs Ave., will be hosting a car wash on Saturday, July 18, from...
First Congregational Church to host ‘grand reopening’ of thrift shop
The First Congregational Church of Wareham will host a grand reopening of the Next-to-New Thrift Shop from July 9 to 11. ...
First Congregational Church to offer takeout dinner on Fourth of July
The First Congregational Church of Wareham will host a takeout barbecue dinner on the Fourth of July, 2020. The $15 dinner...
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Business
An uncertain summer for Water Wizz
Summer has officially begun, but the future of one of Wareham’s most prominent summer destinations is still highly uncertain...
Soft as a Grape comes roaring back with production of fashion masks
After being closed for several months, the Soft as a Grape facility on Marion Road has come roaring back to life as 90...
Restaurants open their doors for indoor dining
For the first time in over three months, restaurants in Wareham are opening their doors to allow customers to eat inside....
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From Our Members
Featuring the Waterfront Community of Onset
Upper Cape Realty
Jul 08
Life’s a beach, catch the waves ...
Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, the pristine...
Naturalist’s Corner: Blueberries
Wareham Land Trust
Jul 08
Posted July 8, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Mid-summer is the perfect time to look for blueberry...
Lloyd Center Clambake XXXV - Auction ends Friday!
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Jul 08
The Lloyd Center for the Environment's online auction at biddingforgood.com/lloydcenterXXXV ends at...
Land Trust Trail Work Days
Wareham Land Trust
Jul 06
Posted July 6, 2020 Join The Wareham Land Trust for our July Trail Work Days! Every other Tuesday...
Land Trust Summer Passport and More!
Wareham Land Trust
Jul 06
Posted July 6, 2020 Here at The Wareham Land Trust, we value the health and well-being of our...
Last Chance to Order Engraved Pickets for Lopes Park
Wareham CORE
Jul 05
Wareham CORE is pleased to announce that we will commence construction of the fence at Lopes...
LIMITED BOOK SALES RESUME!
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Jul 04
The Friends of the Wareham Free Library have received permission to hold limited, outdoor book...
Property Spotlight: Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Wareham Land Trust
Jul 03
Posted July 3, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is a wonderful property...
Naturalist’s Corner: Mute Swans
Wareham Land Trust
Jul 01
Posted July 1, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Mute swans (
Cygnus olor
) are large waterfowl...
Expressive Arts Therapy Helps During the Time of the Pandemic
JourneyWorks
Jun 30
Jennie Kristel, of JourneyWorksLLC in Dartmouth was in the news on Monday evening discussing how...
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Real Estate
Completely Renovated 3 bed/2ba w/ Farmers Porch SOLD
Lakeville
327,900.00
Lovely Lakeville! Affordable country living at its best! Completely renovated ranch featuring...
Open House:
Sunday, September 23, 2018 -
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LaForce Realty
SOLD in PLYMOUTH
Plymouth
415,000.00
Overlooking Big Long Pond, this contemporary style home welcomes its new owner into a very special...
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Marion Just SOLD
Marion
525,000.00
New Construction - gorgeous Cape with first floor master. Open floor plan, oak floors, matte and...
Bernadette Kelly Realty Group
Under Agreement! New Construction in Wareham
Wareham
349,900.00
Time to pack the moving truck, this NEW CONSTRUCTION is ready for owners! This spacious home has 3...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! 2795 Cranberry Hwy
Wareham
118,500.00
THIS IS THE BEFORE PHOTO ...looking forward to the AFTER! Congratulations to AGENTS Barbara...
Upper Cape Realty
Charming Downtown Middleboro Beauty- SOLD!!
Middleboro
382,900.00
Newly renovated 4 bedroom 1 and 1/2 bath Colonial with pride of craftsmanship around every corner...
LaForce Realty
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.
Under Agreement! Charming Ranch Bungalow
Wareham
295,000.00
Onset Waterview. Just steps away from quiet sandy Riverside Beach, this charming ranch bungalow is...
Upper Cape Realty
Class A Office Space Available - Single Offices to Full Suite
Wareham
175.00
Class A Office Space located in downtown Wareham. Second floor single offices ranging from 192...
LaForce Realty
They came, they saw, SOLD!
Bourne
740,000.00
JUST
SOLD
$740,000 in Pocasset, a hidden but cherished corner of the Cape, close to the...
Upper Cape Realty
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