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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…

Hear Ye Hear Ye: Wareham artisans celebrate 30 years of making jewelry

Adorned in handcrafted stainless steel jewelry, two Wareham residents take on the role of travelling merchants looking for people interested in their wares…

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From Wareham to the White House and beyond: The chronicle of Brian Atwood

While working in Senegal at 25 years old, Brian Atwood was awakened in the middle of the night and told to rush to the embassy right away — a potential national security emergency needed his attention. Senegalese officials had found a surveillance...

How a campground led to funding for cancer research

Though the Pan-Mass Challenge zipped through Wareham in early August, the stories from those braving the roads on bikes stretch far beyond the two day event. Carver resident Denise McFarlane spent many summers at Maple Park with her twin sister Jen...

A round of applause for Millie Garcia

What started as a sewer pipe collapse in 2016 has ended with a reception and many thanks to one Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection employee. Current Assistant Commissioner for the department, Millie Garcia, played a pivotal role in...

Beyond the classroom: The impact of Jane Fondulis

The impact of Jane Fondulis’ decades of playing a part on countless students’ success stories will not be forgotten when she retires from the district this October. Fondulis is retiring from the school district Oct. 31 after 29 years of helping kids...

Wareham High alum saved by son after suffering cardiac arrest

On Saturday, July 19, the Gomes family enjoyed a fun-filled day at the Natick Mall, ending the night with ice cream and a short ride home. Although, patriarch Robbie can't remember a single thing. While driving on Route 9 in the fast lane Robbie,...

Words of healing: The works of Deborah Thatcher Robbins

Deborah Thatcher Robbins grew up in Wareham with an inherent love of the arts. Robbins is a lifelong musician and writer as well as an amateur photographer who wants to heal those around her the way her art has healed her. The 1971 Wareham High...

Welcome home: How one woman made her Swift’s Beach house a home for all

Whether serving up fresh Italian food to hungry patrons, or opening her Swift’s Beach home to anyone in need, Vera Caproiccio has spent a century lending a helping hand. At 103-years-old, Caproiccio is one of Wareham’s oldest residents and while her...

Dealing in diesel: Wareham resident awarded for mechanical knowledge

It’s not uncommon for a young boy’s eyes to light up when a big truck comes rolling down the street and Wareham resident John Harrigan was no different. Except now, he plans on turning a childhood passion into a full time career. “I think trucks are...