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 or canceled due to the land’s status as “priority habitat, core habitat, or critical natural landscape.” Why are we not...

Poem: ‘My Thoughts’

Reader Darrin A. Garcia submitted this poem, entitled “My Thoughts,” which he said was inspired by current events, including the coronavirus pandemic and the protests for justice and police reform. My Thoughts All thru love shall...

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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 and final adventure in her life. You all know how I love to share her with you, and now I feel I must do this, too. This...

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.” According to the United Stated Interagency Counsel on Homelessness, there were 18,471 people experiencing homelessness in...

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 Emergency Medical Services, and other first responders. My wife was in a terrible accident on Thursday, May 7. When I showed up on...

Opinion: Wareham should do more for homeless people

Dear Editor, Should we be doing more to help the homeless population in Wareham? I am a social work student at Bridgewater State University. I have also lived in Wareham for most of my life. As a social work student, I am stunned at how many people...

Worshiping in solitude

To the Editor: Live church services are cancelled, and travel from home restricted, but Sunday morning I just couldn’t resist getting out of the house and fulfilling what I considered essential: prayer. I toured in my car with windows up and making...