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Acting Fire Chief Mark Rogers to retire after 49 years

Mark Rogers, third from left, and his crew. Photos by Brandy Muz

With nearly 50 years of firefighting behind him, acting Fire Chief Mark Rogers is preparing to respond to his last call. Rogers, a third-generation Wareham firefighter,…

A spotlight on Atlantic Boats' very own master technician, Brandon Doze

Doze working on one of many boats within the shop. Photos by Brandy Muz

What began as scrubbing down recreational and fishing vessels has turned into 18 years of boat technician service for Wareham resident Brandon Doze. A…

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YMCA Aquatics Director by day, ballroom dancer by night: Danielle Gilmore

Gilmore and her dance partner. Photos source: Danielle Gilmore

For all that differs between the two activities of swimming and dancing, Danielle Gilmore has managed to dip her toes into both. Pace, agility and focus are required for both, something Gilmore, the Aquatics Director at the Gleason Family YMCA,...

The small but mighty voice of Wareham's own Kelsey Gropmen

Kelsey Gropmen belts her heart out at UMass Lowell. Photos by Brandy Muz

Born with no vision, her intestines outside of her body and missing the protective membrane located in the middle of her brain, Kelsey Gropmen has been somewhat of a marvel for the nine years she's been alive. And she's got one heck of a singing...

Town Clerk's office brings tunes to Town Hall

Assistant Town Clerk Shayne Martin and the sign she added pizzaz to with stickers and icons. Photos by Brandy Muz

The Wareham Town Hall at 54 Marion Road has seen many things throughout its 87 years, from elections to countless Christmas decorating contests— there's fun to be had in the historic walls. Including at the Town Clerk's office, where a sign that...

Retro games restored to former glory thanks to one Wareham resident

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When people visit Sean Hibbard’s home arcade, they may expect the latest gaming console paired with a flat screen television, but in reality, he’s restored dozens of arcade and pinball machines from the golden age of retro gaming. Hibbard, 41,...

How one Chili's server keeps giving back throughout the year

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Jess Hanlon has been a server at Chili’s in Wareham for three years and when customers with kids walk-in, they get more than just a meal. “It’s hard sometimes as a single parent to have a dinner or get your kids to relax — so I do a toy box,”...

Wareham native shines, shatters and shows out in debut poetry book

Emily Lowe, author of "Shine and Shattered." Photos source: Emily Lowe

From sitting in Ms. Anastasia's english classes at Wareham High School to writing poetry for her first published book, Wareham native Emily Lowe has lived by one saying her entire life. "'Your life's a book that only you can write,'" she said....