Opinion

Thank you from the Pittsley family

To the Editor: Our family would like to thank everyone who participated in our Halloween Bash in memory of Joseph Pittsley at the Elks Club in Wareham on October 26 th . Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we were able to raise $2,025 for the Jimmy...

Tobey Hospital: A change that "took a wrong turn"

To the Editor: I have been reading quite a bit about the Tobey Hospital Maternity Ward closure in the paper. I just want to share my memory of giving birth to my terrific daughter Marian. The year was 1941 and I was in labor. My husband was...
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Cause and effect

To the Editor: It’s a shame that your online comment section has to be discontinued, but understandably so. It was abused frequently by a mean-spirited peanut gallery who saw fit to chronically hurl insults about the appearances and circumstances of...

The Haunting on High Street

To the Editor: There is a discarded sofa on High Street that town officials, for months, appear comfortable in ignoring several requests to remove it. Some mischievous trick or treaters decided to highlight the demise of the sofa with hope of...

A farewell to comments

There was a time when Facebook was a place for college students and recent grads to share with friends. A time when most Wareham residents probably thought a “Twitter feed” had something to do with scattering seed for songbirds. A time when this...

Thank you from the Trey Strong organization

To the Editor: I would like to thank everyone who donated, bought school supplies and back packs to the Trey Strong Organization. I was able to fill 192 backpacks with school supplies and help 3 college kids with school supplies. I’m also giving...

A history of John W. Decas’ contributions to education

To The Editor: Regarding the renaming of the new elementary school, on behalf of my family, may I offer some history. In 1968 our grandfather William Decas presented to Harold C. Cleveland, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, a check for $40,000...

Healthcare costs are unreasonable

To the Editor: The current conflict between insurance provider Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Southcoast network is the most recent act in the absurd circus of unaffordable healthcare. Southcoast president Keith Hovan is demanding higher...

Southcoast may cut ties with Blue Cross Blue Shield over contract dispute

To the Editor: Why does healthcare continually rank as a top concern among Americans? Because at some point we all get sick. Whether you’ve sprained your ankle and gone to an urgent care center or are seeking support for a loved one with a...

Thank you from Ashley Faye Family Fun Day

To the Editor: Another successful year!! I would love to thank every individual personally by name who made this year special and successful, but accidentally leaving one name out would be unacceptable so I’m going to be a little less meticulous and...

Wareham residents will decide whether to allow casino

To the Editor: In regard to the NOTOS’s Groups proposed casino, horse track and hotel complex, I have been hearing comments from my friends and neighbors, reading comments in our local papers and their online editions, and reading the social media...

Southcoast is disregarding the community

To the Editor: On Monday, September 26th, Southcoast Health razed the Tobey Homestead and on Wednesday, September 28th, they ‘announced’ the closing of Tobey’s Makepeace Center for Women and Families at the end of the year. A coincidence of timing?...

Thank you to Susan Gokavi at SouthCoast

To the Editor: Thank you to Suzanne Gokavi, the psychologist at SouthCoast Weight Loss Center, for being there for me from day one of my adventure until now. She was always there for me, even when I didn’t know it. Even when I wanted to quit, she...

Thank you from the Rusinoski family

To the Editor: Our family would graciously like to thank all those who shared in the sudden loss of Chad. Your presence and kind words of support meant so much to our family during this difficult time. It is deeply appreciated and gratefully...

A resident weighs in on the proposed casino

To the Editor: Much has been written about the recent Race Track proposal off Glen Charlie Road. Over the coming weeks and months we will receive further information which hopefully helps the community decide on the pros and cons of this initiative...