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Dennis Rose, 76
Cook up some cheesy fun at High School
Claire M. Skiffington, 91
Remembrance trees sold out
High School club collecting clothes for women’s shelter
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News of Lindsey’s closure inspires grief, music
Joshua Fernandes, 35
Gas leak closes Swifts Beach for several hours
Vikings fall to Canalmen at Thanksgiving game
Angela DeBonise, 89
News
Gas leak closes Swifts Beach for several hours
This article has been updated with information from the Wareham Fire Department press release. A major gas leak on Swifts...
Tigers cheerleaders show off their stripes at showcase
The bleachers of the Wareham Elementary school gym overflowed with fans and proud family members as the Wareham Tigers...
Fearing Hill hearing continues despite Conservation Commission denial
To opponents of the long-debated Fearing Hill solar farm, Monday, Nov. 28’s Planning Board meeting seemed like a milestone...
Planning Board fears dark future for obsolete solar panels
$267,000. That is how much it would cost, per megawatt, to decommission the panels of the planned solar fields on 150...
Fly to Marks Cove for winter birdwatching
Winter may be just around the corner, but Wareham’s feathered friends are active year-round. Join expert birder Mike Tucker...
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Schools
Knit Wits donations keep students warm
On Tuesday, Nov. 22, the Christmas tree in the Wareham Elementary School lobby was not decorated with traditional ornaments...
Thanksgiving parade gobbles up Elementary School
Move over, Macy’s. With handmade “floats” depicting animals real and imaginary, makeshift musical instruments and many a...
School district searches for bus drivers amid worker shortage
Amid a dire shortage of school bus drivers for the Wareham School District, Transportation Coordinator Marie Ferreira has...
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Opinion
Opinion: Kudos to Maintenance Department
Oct. 28, 2022 To the Editor: I’m writing in appreciation of the Maintenance Department of Wareham. There was a dangerous...
Opinion: Select Board responds to Police Building Study Committee
To the Editor: Following is a letter sent to Claire Smith, chair of the police building committee, explaining the...
Opinion: Appreciate those who clean our beaches
To the Editor: For over two years, Jo-Ann Harper Finn of Harborview Lane in Wareham, has made it her almost daily mission...
Opinion: Cranberry Highway traffic pattern creates hazard
To the Editor: Construction along the Cranberry Highway has already resulted in a hazard. This is located by the Water Wizz...
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Obituaries
Dennis Rose, 76
Dennis Rose of New Britian Connecticut, formerly of Falmouth passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 @ Complete Care...
Claire M. Skiffington, 91
East Wareham- Claire M. Skiffington, 91, of East Wareham, formerly of Randolph, passed away at home with her family at her...
Joshua Fernandes, 35
Joshua P. Fernandes, 35, of Wareham, passed away on November 16, 2022 at home. He was the son of Sonya M. (Fernandes) Pina-...
Angela DeBonise, 89
Angela (Mozzetta) DeBonise, 89, of Wareham, died Friday, November 25, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late...
Patricia Sousa, 82
Patricia A. Sousa, 82, of Buzzards Bay, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Keystone Place in Buzzards Bay. She was the...
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Gas leak closes Swifts Beach for several hours
Tigers cheerleaders show off their stripes at showcase
Planning Board fears dark future for obsolete solar panels
Fearing Hill hearing continues despite Conservation Commission denial
Knit Wits donations keep students warm
News of Lindsey’s closure inspires grief, music
Letters to Santa at the police station
Vikings fall to Canalmen at Thanksgiving game
Viking Powderpuffs take home the glory
Conservation Commission votes no on Fearing Hill solar project
Sports
Vikings fall to Canalmen at Thanksgiving game
“Last game, get it up get it up,” cheered the Vikings before taking the field against the Bourne Canalmen on Thursday, Nov....
Viking Powderpuffs take home the glory
“Blue and white, alright alright alright,” cheered the Vikings Powderpuff flag football team before they took to the field...
Tigers become apex predators at Super Bowl
Sunday, Nov. 20 was a cold and sticky day for Walter Crumbley — in the best possible way. That frigid afternoon, Crumbley,...
Follow your dreams, NFL player and Wareham native urges students
When Marjory Rakoski watches Seattle Seahawks linebacker Joshua Onujiogu play on TV, she still sees her Joshie. Rakoski, a...
Tigers roar to victory, head to ‘Super Bowl’
In his time as head coach of the Wareham Tigers Mites youth football team, Joseph Silvia is used to working with “veterans...
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Police, Fire & Courts
UPDATE: Three-alarm fire displaces eight, hospitalizes two
A three-alarm fire gutted a multi-family house at 426 Main St. on Saturday, Nov. 19, displacing eight people and sending one...
One hurt, two homes damaged in fire at Onset Trailer Park
One person suffered minor injuries and two mobile homes were damaged in a fire at Onset Trailer Park on the morning of...
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People
‘One of life’s little gifts’: Jeweler restores family heirloom
When Kelley Doak was 16, she was chosen from among more than 50 cousins to receive her grandmother’s rosary. The rosary was...
Long-time residents clean up Wareham for ‘The Cause’
If you see a group of people cleaning up trash on the side of the road on a Saturday morning in Wareham, odds are local...
Council on Aging director to step down, replacement named
Wareham will see a changing of the guard as Council on Aging director Missy Dziczek steps down, to be replaced by newcomer...
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Happenings
Search for shells, survive the wild and welcome winter in Onset
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is holding three events in the coming week which encourage participants to get closer to nature...
Candlelight vigil will remember victims of violence
The Southeastern MA Parents of Murdered Children, a group which meets monthly at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Wareham...
The steaks will be high at Redmen Hall meat raffle
Redmen Hall will host its monthly meat raffle at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 at the hall, 745 Main St., Wareham, Mass....
View, discuss local artists’ work at Library
The Bourne Wareham Art Association and the Wareham Free Library will host a reception for their art show at the library...
Letters to Santa at the police station
The Wareham Police Association will be collecting letters to Santa at the police station, located at 2515 Cranberry Highway...
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Arts
A festive fair at St. Margaret’s and Saint Mary’s
The parish of Saint Margaret’s and Saint Mary’s Star of the Sea of Onset will be holding its third annual Christmas Fair at...
Irish harpist will tug heartstrings at Library
Irish harpist Aine Minogue will return to the Wareham Free Library on Monday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Doors to the library...
'You can dance in the library': Folk singer brings Wild West to Wareham
A bottle of wine, a suitcase and an umbrella are the only friends that singer songwriter Marc Berger needs. The Wareham...
Psychic Fair offers glimpse into unseen world
Rev. Kathleen Hoffman says that she draws things that anybody can see right in front of them, as long as they pay attention...
Painting with paws: pet lovers attend Paint Your Pet fundraiser
Dudley was a “sassy old man.” As she painted strokes of gray fur onto the canvas, Greyhound Pets of America President...
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Business
News of Lindsey’s closure inspires grief, music
Lindsey’s Family Restaurant, the East Wareham seafood institution that has served meals for almost three quarters of a...
At the High School, a craft fair to remember for young entrepreneurs
“Hey everyone,” Indiana Troupe said into the microphone, “it’s the voice in your head.” Addressing the Wareham High School...
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From Our Members
Saint Anne’s Hospital Earns Highest “A” Rating on the Fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Saint Anne's Hospital
Nov 30
Saint Anne’s One of Six Steward Hospitals in Massachusetts Recognized for Patient Safety Excellence...
Meet Dr. Kiehl
Southcoast Dental
Nov 30
Dr. Kiehl enjoys using his varied leadership experience and education to contribute to solving...
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BankFive
Nov 30
With social media usage continuing to rise , it’s probably safe to say that social networks are...
VIRTUAL EVENT: DECKED OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Nov 28
Sign up to join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, December 15, at 6:30 p.m. to...
A New Standard of Caring at the Gateway to Cape Cod
Southcoast Dental
Nov 28
Here at Southcoast Dental we’re offering a new standard of caring Our team is committed to...
LIBRARY HOLIDAY FAIR
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Nov 28
The FRIENDS OF THE WAREHAM FREE LIBRARY will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 3rd...
Our technology means less time in the dental chair
Southcoast Dental
Nov 26
The Sirona CBCT 3D X-ray provides high-quality imaging that can better diagnose oral health...
Check out our Sirona Primeprint 3D printer!
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Nov 24
Check out our Sirona Primeprint 3D printer! This allows us much quicker turnaround for night guards...
What’s The Difference Between a Secured and Unsecured Loan?
BankFive
Nov 22
Most people borrow money at some point in their lives. Whether paying for education costs, a dream...
A New Standard of Caring at the Gateway to Cape Cod
Southcoast Dental
Nov 22
Southcoast Dental is committed to providing honest and ethical oral health care, which means...
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Upcoming Events
Today
6:00 pm
Urban Renewal plans to be unveiled at meeting
Friday, December 2
7:00 pm
The steaks will be high at Redmen Hall meat raffle
Saturday, December 3
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Help Stuff a Cruiser with holiday gifts
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Haul out the holly with Wareham Garden Club
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Flock to the fair at Church of the Good Shepherd
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Annual Christmas Fair at the Church of The Good...
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Clam chowder for Christmas at United Methodist...
9:30 am
to
1:00 pm
Library Holiday Fair
11:15 am
to
3:30 pm
Turning Point seeks help to provide holiday magic
2:00 pm
Don’t let the parade pass by this Christmas
3:30 pm
to
8:30 pm
Onset VFW to host meat and gift basket raffles
Sunday, December 4
8:00 am
Fly to Marks Cove for winter birdwatching
4:00 pm
Candlelight vigil will remember victims of violence
Monday, December 5
7:00 pm
Irish harpist will tug heartstrings at Library
Tuesday, December 6
5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
View, discuss local artists’ work at Library
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Real Estate
Affordable Commercial Unit
Middleboro
80,000.00
Why rent when you can have your own space for your business at an affordable price.
Bernadette Kelly Group
SOLD! 31 Tecumseh Rd, Sagamore Beach
Bourne
595,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 31 Tecumseh Rd, Sagamore Beach!...
Upper Cape Realty
UNDER AGREEMENT in Hanover
Hometown
699,900.00
A rare opportunity in Hanover. Privacy abounds this 2 bedroom ranch home with a country,...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Ranch in West Wind Shores
Plymouth
450,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 38 South Wind Drive in Plymouth!...
Upper Cape Realty
Mobile Home in W. Bridgewater
Hometown
214,900.00
Remodeled two bedroom manufactured home in desirable Matfield Woods 55+ park. Low monthly park rent...
Upper Cape Realty
WHITE ISLAND POND FRONT VACATION RENTAL (WEEKLY)
Wareham
1,700.00
Looking to get away? This house is perfect for your next vacation! Enjoy this giant White Island...
LaForce Realty
Sold! 16 Woodside Ave
Wareham
400,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 16 Woodside Avenue in Wareham!...
Upper Cape Realty
Bourne Fixer With Possible Lot Division
Bourne
450,000.00
MORE INFO AND PHOTOS Bourne Village with acreage! This vintage Cape home is tucked away on over 6...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! Swifts Beach Stilt House
Wareham
429,000.00
SOLD! Are you thinking of selling or buying? We're here 7 days a week to answer any questions you...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Country home in Rochester
Rochester
635,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 181 New Bedford Road, Rochester, MA...
Upper Cape Realty
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