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Slavin wins ‘Hero for Health’ award

On Monday, Aug. 26, former Wareham Select Board member Alan Slavin was recognized for his 12 years of service on the board with Southcoast Health’s ‘Hero for Health’ award. This award is presented annually to an outstanding leader, or group of...

Local photographer joins photographers council

Wareham photographer Cassandra Sullivan has been elected to the Professional Photographers of America Council for the 2024 to 2-27 term. The Professional Photographers of America is an international nonprofit association with more than 35,000...

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60 years of hair-dos, 85 years of Winna Dean

At 85 years old, Onset’s Winna Dean might hold the title of the most experienced hairdresser in town. Since 1964, Dean has been cutting hair from her Union Avenue salon, and still does so today. Over the years, the salon took on different names,...

Wareham native keeps watch over Onset Bay

Onset Bay Safe Harbor Marinas is only one of the 23 Safe Harbor properties, from Rhode Island to Maine, that Zachary Commeau oversees. However, it’s the one that’s nearest and dearest to his heart. “I grew up swimming at Onset Beach,” said Commeau...

Kidney donation a lifesaving, ‘life changing’ experience

The need for organ donations is high, as Wareham resident Robin Murphy discovered through personal experience. Last year, Murphy found out that her friend was in need of a kidney, and she was able to make the donation. Murphy’s friend did not want...

Local author publishes Narrows Crossing Restaurant inspired crime novel

While investigating a fire that consumed a commercial scalloper in the fictional world of Paul Rooney’s first novel, “Widows Cove,” the leading protagonist finds himself leaning on none other than Steve Poole, the bartender of the book’s titular...