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A wheel-y good time at the car and motorcycle show

As the oldies played and car-fanatics gathered in the Elks Lodge parking lot, many made a pit stop to see the dozens of vehicles attending the annual Car & Motorcycle Show. The Downshifters Car Club in support of Cleanup Agawam Mill Pond threw...

Hundreds hit the water in memory of two Swifts Beach boys

Almost two years to the day of their son's passing, two families got together in an effort to honor their boys in a way they would have loved. Over 200 people in dozens of boats took to the Wareham River behind Warren’s Harborview restaurant for the...
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Financial workshop with Turning Point

Turning Points is hosting a financial workshop, July 17 at 12 p.m. at 777 Main Street. The discussion will include information on solving financial difficulties and balancing personal finances. Anyone who is facing budget challenges, wants to...

Wareham High class of 1965 looking for classmates ahead of reunion

The Wareham High School class of 1965 is hosting their 60 year reunion on Aug. 17 and the reunion committee is looking to contact the following people: Ronald Tomkinson, Robert Ravenscroft, Charlene Basset LaBoulaire, Robert Besse and Frances Bourne...

Flying dogs raise the woof at the library

Dogs flying through the air at the library? It's not too far-fetched. The Wareham Free Library was packed full of guests Thursday, July 10 for Mike Piazza's Flying High Dogs. The un-fur-gettable experience saw border collies Oreo, Chaos and Mojo...

Things to do July 10-July 17

Saturday, July 12 Eyes up to the sky Join the Wareham Land Trust and meteorologist Dr. Alex Kinsella on Saturday, July 12 for a walk through Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about the clouds. The sanctuary...

Police issue flash flood warning

The Wareham Police Department has issued a severe weather warning with temperatures expected to reach up to 100 degrees and a flash flood watch for the rest of Tuesday, July 8. The department is preparing for the town to potentially get 1 to 2...

Fatal fireworks death remains under investigation

A fatal firework accident has led to the death of 70-year-old local man, Robert Spagnuolo according to District Attorney Tim Cruz. Wareham Police responded to a call about a person struck by a firework at 9:19 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Personnel...

Let’s talk chalk and paint

Make sidewalks a canvas and grab a real one too at the the “Make a Beautiful World” Sidewalk Chalk and Art Festival. The festival will take place on August 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell on 1 Union Avenue in Onset. The...

Missing 19-year-old girl found

Wareham Police reported around 3:35 p.m., Sunday, July 6, Angel Gonsalves who had been reported missing around 6 a.m. has been located. Wareham Police was joined by the Wareham Fire Department, Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council and...

All power restored after storm

All power has been restored after a thunderstorm left most of town without power. The storm came through late Thursday, July 3, knocking down trees, power lines and leaving over 70% of town without power for hours. Eversource spent the next few days...

Police searching for missing 19-year-old

Wareham Police is looking for a missing 19-year-old named Angel Gonsalves who was last seen on the western end of Onset Avenue around 6 a.m. Sunday, July 6. Gonsalves is a high functioning individual with Down Syndrome and is about 5-feet-tall and...

Learn more about a walk to raise money for cancer research

To honor both cancer survivors and those that lost their battle with cancer, the Relay for Life is returning for the second year in a row. Relay for Life is a walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society and honor all those who have...

Sail-abrating America and blessing the fleet

Spectators lined the Onset docks to catch patriotism afloat as boats cruised into Onset Bay to be blessed for future voyages. The Onset Bay Association's annual Blessing of the Fleet was held Friday, July 5 and saw over 22 vessels participate...

Hundreds still without power following July 3 storm

Two days after a thunderstorm left 50,000 people without power, over 300 Wareham residents are yet to have their power restored. Eversource has been restoring power in Wareham since Friday, July 4 but due to extensive tree damage, some repairs have...

Wareham man identified in fatal Fourth of July accident

A fatal firework accident has led to the death of 70-year-old local man, Robert Spagnuolo according to District Attorney Tim Cruz. Wareham Police responded to a call about a person struck by a firework at 9:19 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Personnel...

Swift parade for Independence Day

Every year, the Swifts Beach Improvement Association puts on a Fourth of July parade for the neighborhood to get together and celebrate the nation’s birthday. This year, the parade had 152 participants.

Man killed in July 4 fireworks accident

A 70-year-old man was killed in a fireworks accident late Friday, July 4. The man’s name is yet to be released but the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office and the cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Wareham Police...

Transfer station to accept brush following storm

The Wareham Transfer Station will be accepting brush every Saturday in July as a result of the July 3 storm. Brush can be dropped off at the transfer station located at 95 Charge Pond Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The station will only accept clean...

Annual antiquing on America’s birthday

With antiques lining the green and participants in red, white and blue Wareham’s Historical Society had people not only celebrating America’s history, but Wareham’s too. On Friday, July 4, the Wareham Historical Society hosted its annual Antique...

Police, Eversource working to restore power after thunderstorm

After a violent thunderstorm swept through the South Coast, over 50,000 people were left without power including almost all of Wareham. The storm came through around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 3 and at one point left over 70% of Wareham without power...

Mass power outages reported in Onset and Wareham

A violent thunderstorm came through Wareham and Onset knocking out power in what appears to be much of town around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 3. The Onset Fire Department reported mass power outages across town due to the storm and Wareham Fire reported...

Mobile market to come this July

The United Way of Greater New Bedford is bringing their Mobile Market to Wareham to give people free, fresh produce. Please pre-register for Mobile Markets at unitedwayofgnb.org/mobile-market Markets could be cancelled due to extreme weather. In...

Onset resident honored for 50 years as a nurse practitioner

Onset resident Mimi Secor was given the American Association of Nurse Practitioners’ Sharp Cutting Edge award for her work increasing the scope of practice for nurse practitioners for many decades. The award is given to a nurse practitioner who has...

Things to do July 3-July 10

Saturday, July 5 Trail day fun Pull weeds, protect nature and enjoy the outdoors Saturday, July 5 from 9 to 11 a.m.The Wareham Land Trust invites guests to the Red Brook Trail Network to pull invasive Japanese...

No need to fear, those critters are here to entertain and educate

From Central America, to Madagascar and even as far away as Australia, many crawly critters and slithering snakes made an appearance in an unexpected place. On Wednesday, July 2, Joy Marzoff brought out 10 animals from around the world for over 100...

Town looks to add more parking for Lopes Playground

With many renovations to Lopes Playground done, the town is looking to add more parking to increase access to the park. In a Tuesday, July 1 Select Board meeting, chair Judith Whiteside said the town will be looking to add five to eight new parking...

Sounds of saltwater: Grace Morrison kicks off tour with hometown show

“Where the salt of the earth is as real as the smile on your face when you finally give up on the traffic on the bridge to the cape,” is the line Grace Morrsion said best describes Wareham from her latest album. Morrison, a Wareham native now living...

A show one auto be at

Steer clear of bad vibes at the Car & Motorcycle Show Saturday, July 12 at the Elks Lodge on 2855 Cranberry Hwy. The show is being put on by the Downshifters Car Club in support of Cleanup Agawam Mill Pond. There will be trophies and a 50/50...

Catch, record, conserve: The turtles in our waterways

A swift waddle, a small trail of bubbles and the female Diamondback Terrapin was gone. Ripples passed over the ridges of her armor-like plating as she swam away from Parkwood Beach. This Diamondback Terrapin, a medium-sized turtle that dwells in the...

Thank you captain: Firefighter Chip Deblois retires after 39 years

As a crowd gathered around the Wareham fire station, claps, laughs and cheers were heard for Captain Chip Deblois as he began his transition from fire department leadership to retirement. During the send-off on Monday, June 30, Captain Courtney “...

Read ‘em and row: Annual Kayak Poker Run takes off

Instead of hitting the casino for a high stakes poker game, about 20 people hopped in a kayak for a chance to put the best hand together. The Onset Bay Association’s annual Kayak Poker Run was held Saturday, June 28 where about 20 participants...

Onset Beach hosts hundreds of swimmers for Buzzards Bay Coalition swim

Over 300 swimmers and 46 kayakers made their way to Onset to raise over $200,000 in the name of environmental protection. The swimmers and kayakers participated in the 32nd annual Buzzards Bay Coalition swim held Saturday, June 28. The 1.3 mile swim...

Playtime! Kids experiencing homelessness get a new place to play

For children living in homeless shelters, there’s a new service in Wareham dedicated to letting kids be kids. Horizons for Homeless Children is an organization working to support kids living through homelessness and in homeless shelters across...

Buzzards Bay Swim location changed to Onset Bay

For the first time in 32 years, the Buzzards Bay Swim will be held in Onset Bay. The change comes with concerns that possible rain before the event could cause sewer overflows in New Bedford’s Outer Harbor. On Saturday, June 28, more than 300...

A night of nostalgia, fun, and groovy good times

With large-rimmed glasses and 70s music blasting by the shore, dancers from across the community moved toward the stage to hit the disco. Each summer, the Onset Bay Association hosts a free concert series featuring a different band every Wednesday...

Prepared and ready: Emergency Operation Center is complete

Natural disasters, mass tragedies and extreme events may sound intimidating and scary, but the Wareham Police Department is one step ahead. The Emergency Operation Center located on the fifth floor of the Multi-Service Center at 48 Marion Road is...

Things to do June 26-July 3

Saturday, June 28 Full house Suit up in life jackets and don't fold under the pressure: the annual kayak poker run returns. Those interested in the competitive watersport can attend the Onset Bay Association's...

JROTC students put skills to work in test unlike any other

Donned in camo, the Wareham High School JROTC students spent a week training in physically and mentally challenging activities that encouraged personal growth like never before. Eight students traveled to Fort Devens to participate in an adventure...

Man medflighted to Rhode Island hospital following motocross accident

A 25-year-old man was medflighted from Tobey Hospital following a dirt bike accident at Diamond MX motocross track. The accident occurred the afternoon of Sunday, June 22. Onset Fire Department was first on scene where Assistant Chief Howard...

Cheers to beer and baseball

That Lucky Goat Brewery made music to people’s beers during the Wareham Gatemen Benefit Concert on Friday, June 13, the night before the Wareham Gatemen’s season opener on Spillane Field. The event was packed with Gatemen players, coaches, host...

Freedom will ring with the Fourth of July events

Have a blast and celebrate Independence Day with items that could be older than the country. The Wareham Historical Society will be hosting its 47th annual Antique Faire on Friday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. Admission is $5.00 and...

Cooling center to open to beat the heat

The Wareham Emergency Management is opening a cooling center on Tuesday, June 24 for the extreme heat in the forecast. The Multi-Service Center at 54 Marion Road will be open from noon to 4 p.m. on the first floor. Water bottles will be available to...

Don't sweat it: Heatwave drives community to the beach

The smell of sunscreen, ice cream and the ocean caught in the breeze as the community sought out a break from the Extreme Heat Warning that effected the East Coast. Mass.gov issued an Unhealthy Heat Alert from Sunday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 15...

Wareham residents to swim for family and a love of the bay

Six Wareham residents are hopping in the water in the name of environmental conservation and to swim from New Bedford to Fairhaven in the Buzzards Bay Swim. The 1.2 open mile swim takes participants past the Butler Flats Lighthouse and the New...

Buzzards Bay Coalition completes 1,600 acre land purchase

The Buzzards Bay Coalition recently finalized the purchase of 1,652 acres formerly owned by the Slocum-Gibbs Cranberry Company — permanently protecting forests, cranberry bogs and wetlands in Carver, Wareham, Rochester and Middleboro. The purchase...

‘Forever bonded together’: Warehamites befriend the Brits

With oceanic views, a tight-knit community, and rich history, two Warehams are so similar it’s hard to believe they lay nine hours apart. On June 6, a group of six Wareham, Massachusetts residents returned from a trip to Wareham U.K. where they...

Town receives funding from Plymouth County

The town of Wareham received $50,000 from the Plymouth County Commissioners as part of Plymouth County's American Rescue Plan Act. The multi-year plan to help states, territories, tribal and local governments to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has...

Things to do June 19-June 26

Friday, June 20 Looking for a bud For anyone with a little extra thyme Friday, June 20, the Wareham Free Library is hosting a Hypertufa workshop where participants can make their own garden planters. The...

'No present danger to the public': Hazardous material spill contained

A box truck carrying hazardous materials spilled in the area of Maritime Drive and Great Neck Road Friday, June 13. The Wareham Fire Department responded to the spill around noon on Friday where crews worked for three-and-a-half hours to clean up...

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