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Wareham couple hopes to open new cafe

A local couple is seeking crowdfunding to help them open a new cafe in the 35 Rosebrook Plaza, where people can swing by to grab a coffee and pastry to go, or sit down to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch. “I want to bring something fresh to the...

The show goes on: Flagship Cinemas reopens in Wareham

For the first time in months, movie goers are being treated to shows on the big screen while eating their snacks of choice at Flagship Cinemas in Wareham. “I like to think of it as a long intermission [rather than a shutdown]” said Janete Oprendek,...
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RogersGray named top workplace by employees

Insurance Business America recently announced that RogersGray, which has an office in Wareham, has been named as the #1 “Top Insurance Workplace” in the country for independent insurance agencies with more than 100 and less than 500 employees. The...

‘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 designs to Onset, while honoring their Cape Verdean heritage and culture. Located at 239 Onset Avenue, Spider Apparel has a...

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 shortage brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Employee Nathan Orie said that bike sales at his shop in Wareham, and others...

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 that’s having a big effect on many local businesses. Marie Oliva, President and CEO of the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of...

First Citizens’ President and CEO announces retirement

FAIRHAVEN — Peter J. Muise, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union’s President and CEO, has announced his retirement effective January 26, 2021. First Citizens’ has locations in Wareham and across the South Coast and Cape Cod. After 24 years, the...

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. Water Wizz, the water park on Cranberry Highway, typically brings in about 100,000 guests each year even though its...

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 percent of employees are hard at work producing a huge variety of fun and fashionable masks. Even the company’s owner, Allen...

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. Business isn’t exactly as usual, however, as restaurants are following new safety guidelines to protect customers and employees...

Restaurants open for outdoor dining

Restaurants across Wareham and Onset are opening up their decks and setting up new patio areas for outdoor dining, as is newly allowed in Massachusetts. Here’s a running list of restaurants open with outdoor seating, including those with table...

Restaurants welcome customers to eat al fresco

Restaurants around Wareham are finally reopening their doors after months of closure due to the pandemic, and diners are rushing to fill newly constructed patios and favorite outdoor restaurant decks. Phase two of Baker’s plan for reopening...

Gift boxes to support small businesses

The South Coast Almanac is partnering with local First Citizens Federal Credit Union and 12 small businesses from Westport to Wareham -- including Ella’s Wood Burning Oven Restaurant -- to give the companies and restaurants a boost in an uncertain...

Town requests responses to survey on businesses impacted by coronavirus

The Town of Wareham is conducting a survey to better understand how it can help local businesses impacted by the coronavirus. The deadline for applications for the grant to assist funding local businesses are due on June 12, meaning responses to the...

Verilife reopens for recreational sales in a ‘new era’

Now that marijuana dispensaries are allowed to make recreational sales again in Massachusetts, lines of customers wearing masks and standing six feet apart can be seen outside of Wareham’s Verilife. Customers are now asked to schedule an appointment...

Stone Path Malt poised for a comeback

Like many businesses, Wareham’s Stone Path Malt has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but according to co-founder Mark St. Jean, Stone Path is looking to expand on its already unique business model once its tap room finally reopens to the...

Ice cream to-go at Gone Country

Although customers can’t enjoy their ice cream while lounging in front of Gone Country Creamery on Main Street, Bryanne Tucy’s ice cream shop is open for business during the pandemic -- and she said it’s been sweet. “People have been very generous...

Stone Path Malt to add outdoor seating

Stone Path Malt, located at 11 Kendrick Road, will add outdoor seating to its taproom this summer. At Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, the Selectmen voted unanimously to allow the tap room to add outdoor seats. Stone Path Malt makes malt...

Garden shop digs deep during pandemic

With reduced hours, a limited staff wearing masks, and customers standing six feet away from each other, business isn’t exactly as usual at Olson’s Garden Center, but that hasn’t stopped Melissa Ferreira from doing everything she can to make it...

So fresh and so clean: Wareham Woman sells soap from her home

In front of a home in West Wareham, a small honor-system stand was set up to sell not eggs or home-grown vegetables, but hand-crafted bars of soap. Elizabeth Arone has been making soap by hand for three years. She usually sells her products to...

‘Non-essential’ businesses to close

A second shutdown order from Governor Charlie Baker has closed yet more businesses in Wareham. The Monday order, which took effect at noon on Tuesday, closes all “non-essential” businesses, including non-food retailers, salons and barbershops, and...