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Be the Hercules of the cranberries at Harvest Triathlon
Richard V. Crocker, Jr., 66
Oak Grove Center announces scholarship winners
District teachers receive awards from county union
Taunton author to give talk at library
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Black bear spotted in Wareham, Onset
Three buildings, three stories of development on Main Street
Have a shell of a time at 7th annual Oyster Festival
Shuck yeah! Oyster festival is back on Main Street
Graduating seniors take over the streets for car parade
News
Shuck yeah! Oyster festival is back on Main Street
There are many ways to shuck an oyster, but Dale Leavitt, co-owner of Blue Stream Shellfish in Fairhaven, thinks he has the...
Kids slide, swing and swashbuckle at new Swifts Beach playground
People in eastern Massachusetts don’t typically pronounce the sound “arr.” That changed on Saturday, May 27, when the...
MassWildlife, Eversource track baby bald eagles
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife collaborated with Eversource to retrieve and put bands on two baby bald...
Black bear spotted in Wareham, Onset
The black bear that was previously spotted on docks in Marion has made its way to Wareham and Onset, according to the...
At the high school, the awards go to...
Wareham High School junior Koral Davis took home the biggest prize at the high school’s underclassman awards ceremony on...
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Schools
Wareham native named to Assumption’s dean’s list
Wareham native Casey Petronelli, a junior at Assumption University in Worcester, has been named to the school’s Spring 2023...
High school student chosen for Ivy League leadership program
Wareham High School junior Gisella Priestley has been given a full scholarship to attend the Telluride Association Summer...
Graduating seniors take over the streets for car parade
Kristina Keaton was admittedly nervous to let her little brother Chris drive her cherry-colored Volkswagen convertible in...
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Opinion
Opinion: Police truly are Wareham’s Finest
May 12, 2023 To the Editor: Today’s climate toward anyone in law enforcement is at times discouraging, and sometimes not...
Opinion: What’s the plan for Cranberry Highway?
May 4, 2023 To the Editor: What is the Master Plan for Rt.6 in East Wareham? East Wareham just got a multi-million-dollar...
Opinion: Mail-in votes required for fair election
May 1, 2023 To the Editor: The bedrock of democracy is the right to vote. In February, the Select Board voted 2 to 1...
Opinion: Revitalize downtown, vote yes on rezoning
April 17, 2023 To the Editor: I am writing to urge Wareham residents who want to improve our Town to show up and vote for...
Opinion: Appreciation for Gold World and its late owner
March 31, 2023 To the Editor: The family of Steve Fillion at Gold World, would like to thank the community for...
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Obituaries
Richard V. Crocker, Jr., 66
WAREHAM - Richard V. Crocker, Jr. 66, of Wareham passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2023, in the arms of his loving...
Phyllis Marie (Combes) Jamieson, 87
WAREHAM – Phyllis Marie (Combes) Jamieson, 87, of Wareham, passed away May 22, 2023, at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of...
Joseph F. Sorenti, Sr.
Joseph F. Sorenti, Sr. (Joe), of Sagamore Beach, passed peacefully at home on May 10, 2023, with his loving wife holding his...
Daniel Joseph McAssey, 65
WAREHAM – Daniel Joseph McAssey, 65, of Wareham, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Boston Medical Center. He was the husband of...
David M. Fiorentino, 59
WAREHAM- David M. Fiorentino, 59, of Raynham, formerly of Wareham, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2023. He was the...
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Shuck yeah! Oyster festival is back on Main Street
Kids slide, swing and swashbuckle at new Swifts Beach playground
MassWildlife, Eversource track baby bald eagles
Black bear spotted in Wareham, Onset
At the high school, the awards go to...
Five-mile walk raises $14,000 for Turning Point
Musical duo sings through American history at library
Wareham High graduate: ‘Blindness is not a death sentence’
High school student chosen for Ivy League leadership program
Graduating seniors take over the streets for car parade
Sports
Register for girls softball travel league
Girl as young as 10 and as old as 18 are currently welcome to register for the Wareham Girls Summer Softball league. Unlike...
Youth Soccer Club creates community every Saturday
The Wareham Youth Soccer Club doesn’t keep track of who wins or loses. According to Club President Bob Catarius, the club...
It’s the eye of the Tigers at cheerleading open house
Wareham Tigers Cheer Athletics will hold an open house for girls between the ages of 5 and 17 interested in joining the...
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Police, Fire & Courts
An upset in Onset Water Commissioners race
Challenger David Andrade defeated incumbent Onset Water Commissioner David Halberstadt 88-47 in the Onset Fire District’s...
Red Robin mulch fire causes $30,000 in damages
The burgers weren’t the only things sizzling. A small mulch fire at the Red Robin restaurant at Wareham Crossing caused $30...
Firefighters respond to gas leak, brush fire at the same time
Firefighters called to the scene of a gas main break on Bay Point Drive in Onset on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 17 were...
Cranberry Plaza rapist found ‘sexually dangerous’ by jury
A jury found a Wareham man who attempted to rape a woman in Cranberry Plaza in 2010, and kidnapped and raped a 14-year-old...
Play golf fore the firefighters’ union
The Wareham Fire Fighters Local 2810 is sounding the alarm for golfers to play in its third annual golf tournament at the...
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People
Candidate profile: Judith Whiteside for Select Board
After 40 years of working and volunteering in Wareham, and four terms on the Select Board, current Select Board Chair Judith...
Candidate profile: Tricia Wurts for Select Board
Select Board member Tricia Wurts knows the value of listening to citizens’ input. In order to learn more about what the...
Candidate profile: Jim Munise for Select Board
Former Select Board member Jim Munise thinks that the Board has “a responsibility to listen” to the public, and is...
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Happenings
Walk the line at library Johnny Cash concert
In a legendary career spanning over half a century, Johnny Cash was everywhere, man. However, the Man in Black never came...
You will not believe your eyes at land trust firefly walk
Fireflies, lightning bugs, that annoying song from 2009. Whatever you call them, they will be all aglow at Douglas S....
This summer, go up Agawam Mill Pond with a paddle
The Wareham Land Trust and the Wareham Free Library are welcoming summer with a free solstice paddle at Agawam Mill Pond on...
Be part of the welcoming committee at Whitlock’s Landing
Help the Wareham Land Trust build a welcome kiosk at Whitlock’s Landing, 150 Glen Charlie Road, on Tuesday, June 27 from 10...
Fight invasive species at Stoney Run stream
The Wareham Land Trust is looking for volunteers to clear invasive plant species at Stoney Run stream on Saturday, June 10...
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Arts
Musical duo sings through American history at library
From 1754’s “Yankee Doodle” to 2013’s “Happy,” Tom and Sheila Monaghan sang through America’s “history and her-story” at the...
Onset Chalkfest looking for artists, vendors
The Onset Bay Association’s Chalkfest, to be held on Saturday, August 19, will be chalk full of artists, music, food and...
It’s full STEAM ahead at elementary school fair
Nine-year-old Markus Gougeon has been interested in science and art from an early age. “When I was 5, I started watching...
High school bands, chorus say aloha to spring
Wareham High School senior James Houghton, who plays the saxophone in the school’s jazz ensemble and jazz workshop, is known...
Solve an English mystery at the library
The Wareham Free Library’s Mystery Book Club will discuss the novel “The Long Call” by Ann Cleeves on Tuesday, June 20 at 6...
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Business
Wareham High graduate: ‘Blindness is not a death sentence’
It was Katie Crocker’s time in Wareham that helped her “accept the role blindness plays” in her life. Crocker, born in...
New agents join Jack Conway’s Wareham team
Terri Smith-Pena and Ed Wise are the latest additions to Jack Conway’s team of Wareham real estate agents. Born in the...
Jack Conway Realtors opens new office on Main Street
Jack Conway Realtors has moved its Wareham office to 251 Main St., leaving behind its previous location at 2 East Blvd. in...
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From Our Members
What are the benefits of LANAP laser surgery?
Southcoast Dental
May 28
What are the benefits of LANAP laser surgery? 🦷Compared to traditional cut-and-sew surgery, LANAP...
FRIENDS OF THE DARTMOUTH LIBRARIES ANNUAL MEETING
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
May 25
The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, June 13, at 9:30...
Check out one of our recent reviews!
Southcoast Dental
May 25
“Very thorough and the staff is fantastic!” – Terry, April 2023 We’re accepting new patients! Come...
What is Annual Percentage Rate (APR)?
BankFive
May 24
If you’ve ever had a credit card, or taken out a loan, you’ve likely seen mention of “APR”, but do...
Local Author Visits Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
May 22
Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten had a very special guest reader visit the school last week...
Welcoming Bohemia Aesthetics Medical Spa to Middleboro
Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce
May 22
On May 12, the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed Bohemia Aesthetics Medical Spa to the...
Who is a candidate for LANAP laser surgery?
Southcoast Dental
May 22
Who is a candidate for LANAP laser surgery? ➡Patients with moderate to severe gum disease ➡Patients...
DUCK RACE SUNDAY
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
May 20
RUBBER DUCK RACE The race takes place on Sunday, May 21 at the Tihonet Pond Canal where they will...
Free butterfly walks? Mark your calendars!
Massachusetts Butterfly Club
May 20
Join the Massachusetts Butterfly Club on any of it’s FREE guided walks around the state including...
NBSO Season Finale May 20
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 19
On Saturday, May 20, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents Korsantia Plays the “Emperor” at...
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Upcoming Events
Today
8:30 am
Veterans Council to lay wreaths across town for...
Tuesday, May 30
10:00 am
to
11:15 am
Race to Onset Bay Center for fun in the sand
6:00 pm
to
8:30 pm
It’s the eye of the Tigers at cheerleading open house
Wednesday, May 31
9:00 am
to
10:15 am
Onset Beach Yoga with Laura
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
College admission tips at the YMCA
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ha-ha-namaste: Laughter yoga at First Congregational...
Friday, June 2
7:00 pm
Get the sizzle and the steak at Redmen Hall meat raffle
Saturday, June 3
9:00 am
to
5:00 pm
With this class, get a boating certificate in a day
11:00 am
Elks to celebrate Flag Day with ‘Old Glory’...
5:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Celebrate Pride Month at Onset Bay Center
5:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
Wareham Celebrates Pride!
6:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Onset Beautification Fundraiser June 3rd!
Sunday, June 4
6:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Kiss my bass: Go fishing at Tihonet Pond derby
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Classifieds
Travel to Cuba! November 4-11, 2023
Hearth Heating & fireplaces
Hearth Herating & fierplaces
Seven Knights Cleaning
DUMP RUNS
Customer Service - Wines &...
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
DON'T FUSS CALL US
Eric Cordeiro Electric
Dave's Home Repair
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Real Estate
SOLD!
Wareham
509,999.00
SOLD!! Gorgeous Move In Ready Home with Panaramic Views of Sandy Beach in Onset!!
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Eastham
Hometown
499,000.00
EASTHAM Escape to this quintessential Cape Cod cottage overlooking the National Seashore. Just a...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Renovated Ranch in Plymouth
Plymouth
415,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 39 Esta Road, Plymouth, MA!...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 6,000 sq.ft. Developable Lot
Wareham
90,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on180 Barker Road in Wareham! We look...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 435 Old Mill Rd, Osterville
Hometown
699,900.00
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OWNERS! Nothing to do here but move in and enjoy! Osterville Retreat. So...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD on Little Bay Ln! Buzzards Bay
Bourne
810,000.00
Waterfront on Little Buttermilk Bay! Welcome home to this lovingly cared for custom built home with...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Wareham Bungalow
Wareham
249,900.00
UNDER AGREEMENT ... This cute Bungalow style home is bigger than it looks! The spacious kitchen has...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD by the DiVito Realty team! 3 Short Neck Rd Onset
Wareham
285,000.00
SOLD!! Onset Beach...Great Location! Walk to golf at Bay Pointe CC, Onset beach, or go fishing at...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! 6 Camp St
Wareham
195,000.00
SOLD! Are you thinking of selling or buying? We're here 7 days a week to answer any questions you...
Upper Cape Realty
Business Unit Available
Middleboro
90,000.00
B
usiness Unit Available
Why pay rent when you can have your own space for your...
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