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Monday, September 24, 2018
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Happenings
Dining for a cause to benefit Wareham Firemen’s Association on Oct. 11
Obituaries
Nancy Connolly, 82
People
Reader Photo: Sunset over Agawam River
Happenings
Fall rummage sale on Oct. 13
Happenings
Wareham High School field hockey players honored for community service
Happenings
Oct. 14 breakfast fundraiser to benefit veteran’s monument
Happenings
Red Ribbon Awareness Night to educate families on dangers of drugs
Happenings
Fish fry to raise funds for cancer in Onset on Sept. 28
Happenings
Bike run, benefit set for Sept. 30
Obituaries
Raymond Joseph Masterson Sr., 76
Planned $20 million Cranberry Highway construction project goes out to bid
Wareham Department of Natural Resources shells out new oyster habitat
Officials: 3-alarm Wareham church fire appears to be accidental
Wareham Vikings withstand tough loss with undeterred fans
DECA tailgate brings Wareham High School students together
Wareham Free Library increases hours, readies for recertification in November
Wareham High School Class of 1948 celebrates 70th reunion
Wareham Police arrest two Taunton residents, seize marijuana, $1,353 cash
12-year-old girl missing overnight found safe in Wareham
Wareham Conservation Commission approves changes for Wickets Island restoration
News
Planned $20 million Cranberry Highway construction project goes out to bid
A nearly $20 million overhaul of a 1.6-mile stretch of Cranberry Highway in East Wareham should start construction next year...
Reader Photo: Sunset over Agawam River
Laura Sprowl captured this sunset over the Agawam River off Glen Charlie Road on Sept. 23. To send in your own photographs...
Wareham Department of Natural Resources shells out new oyster habitat
The Wareham Department of Natural Resources has been hard at work on the water these last two weeks creating new oyster...
Wareham man found guilty of rape, sentenced to 4 years in prison
A 42-year-old Wareham man received a four-year prison sentence and three years probation after being convicted of rape...
Officials: 3-alarm Wareham church fire appears to be accidental
A three-alarm fire that tore through St. Patrick’s Church on High Street early Saturday morning causing $500,000 in damage...
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Schools
DECA tailgate brings Wareham High School students together
Wareham’s branch of the National Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) kicked off its second annual tailgating...
Wareham School Committee OKs giving assistant superintendent seat at the table
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Andrea Schwamb will officially have a regular seat at the table during Wareham School Committee...
Wareham School officials tout proposed elementary school’s education plan
A key vote on funding a new elementary school is set for October. Ahead of that vote, school officials urged residents to...
Wareham Public Schools hire additional staff for students with special needs
Wareham Public Schools staff are making strides toward providing more support to students with emotional disabilities,...
Flying high with Great Shearwaters in Wareham
Wareham Week readers are invited to follow along with Wareham Middle School students this year as they track a Great...
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Opinion
Onset Bay Association thanks Wareham community for a banner year
To the Editor: We wish to express our gratitude to the entire Wareham community for supporting our many events this year...
Thank you to Trey Strong backpack donors
To the Editor: I would like to thank everyone who donated to the Trey Strong Organization this year to help with backpacks,...
This is the last year for the A.D. Makepeace Co.’s Cranberry Harvest Celebration
To the Editor: Fifteen years ago, the A.D. Makepeace Company reinvigorated the cranberry harvest festival which had been...
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Obituaries
Nancy Connolly, 82
Nancy M. (Maxim) Connolly, 82, of Wareham, died Sept. 23 in Wareham Health Care Center. She was the widow of the late John J...
Raymond Joseph Masterson Sr., 76
Raymond “Petunia” Joseph Masterson Sr. passed away peacefully on Sept. 16 at the age of 76. Born on July 23,1942, he was the...
David Ellis, 39
David B. Ellis, Jr., 39, of Onset, passed away Monday, Sept. 17. Born in Acushnet, he was the son of Donna Fogg Plouffe...
Patricia Hotte, 73
Patricia A. Hotte, 73, of Rochester, died Sept. 13 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of Lawrence J. Ferreira...
Thomas Dutra, 67
Thomas A. Dutra, 67, of Wareham, died Sept. 14, at home. He was the husband of the late Pamela R. (Ponte) Dutra and the son...
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Sports
Wareham Vikings withstand tough loss with undeterred fans
The Wareham Vikings made the Fairhaven Blue Devils fight for every inch on Friday, Sept. 21, during the team’s first home...
Wareham Youth Soccer Club hustles with high school team
Sixth grade members of the Wareham Youth Soccer Club matched their high school counterparts step for step during a combined...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Wareham man found guilty of rape, sentenced to 4 years in prison
A 42-year-old Wareham man received a four-year prison sentence and three years probation after being convicted of rape...
Wareham Police arrest two Taunton residents, seize marijuana, $1,353 cash
Wareham Police confiscated marijuana, a digital scale and $1,353 cash when two Taunton men were arrested on Wednesday, Sept...
12-year-old girl missing overnight found safe in Wareham
A massive search for a missing 12-year-old girl that included federal, state and Wareham authorities ended safely on Burgee...
Police: Wareham woman arrested for shoplifting threw hair products while fleeing
Wareham Police arrested four people on Monday, Sept. 17, during different incidents, charging one person with shoplifting...
Wareham Police urge public for help in identifying shoplifting suspects that injured 76-year-old man
Wareham Police renewed their call for help in identifying three suspects accused of a shoplifting incident at Walmart that...
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Happenings
Dining for a cause to benefit Wareham Firemen’s Association on Oct. 11
A “dining for a cause” fundraiser benefitting the Wareham Firemen’s Association will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11 at the...
Fall rummage sale on Oct. 13
The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual fall rummage sale is set for Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 74 High St...
Wareham High School field hockey players honored for community service
Wareham High School field hockey players were recognized for their community outreach efforts on Wednesday, Sept. 19, by the...
Oct. 14 breakfast fundraiser to benefit veteran’s monument
A breakfast fundraiser for a monument slated for outside the Massachusetts National Cemetery will be held on Sunday, Oct. 14...
Red Ribbon Awareness Night to educate families on dangers of drugs
The third annual Red Ribbon Awareness Family Night will be held at the John W. Decas Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 23...
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From our Members
Chamber Music Series Opens Season on September 22 & 23
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Sep 20
The 2018-2019 season of the South Coast Chamber Music Series kicks off on September 22 & 23 in...
BOOK SALE SATURDAY
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Sep 20
Don’t miss your chance to pick up some great bargains at this month’s used book sale. Our books are...
5 Ways to a Better Workday
Clean Right Cleaning Solutions
Sep 18
Looking for ways to feel better while at work? Here’s 5 simply ways to find a slice of happiness...
Smith Mills Preschool and Nursery
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
Sep 17
Smith Mills Preschool and Kindergarten is still accepting new enrollment for the 2018-2019 school...
First Wednesdays at Friends Academy
Friends Academy
Sep 17
Ever wanted to see an independent school in action?
Join us, the first...
Whaling Museum opens new park & exhibition honoring Captain Paul Cuffe - Sept 21
New Bedford Whaling Museum
Sep 12
Ribbon-cutting and Exhibition Opening - September 21 The New Bedford Whaling Museum will officially...
REGISTER FOR GRUMPY’S 5K
Cranberry Educational Foundation
Sep 11
Join us for New England’s most scenic 5k! The annual run/walk family event takes place on November...
Endangered Species Surveys: From the mainland to the islands (Lloyd Center research wrap-up 2018) by Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Sep 11
The Lloyd Center Research Department is heralded for both intensive efforts to preserve species and...
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Upcoming Events
Today
12:30 pm
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2:30 pm
Monday Bingo at COA
3:00 pm
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 9/6 - 9/9
Tuesday, September 25
3:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Wareham’s Got Talent auditions set for Sept. 25
Wednesday, September 26
10:00 am
Wareham community health center to distribute fresh...
12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
State Rep. Susan Williams Gifford announces Wareham...
1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Gleason Family YMCA Knitting Group
7:00 pm
WCTV annual meeting set for Sept. 26
Thursday, September 27
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
COA Decorative Painting Classes
1:00 pm
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1:45 pm
Weekly Movies at the COA
1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Free Chair Yoga
3:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Wareham Week office hours on Sept. 27
Friday, September 28
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Fish fry to raise funds for cancer in Onset on Sept. 28
Sunday, September 30
9:00 am
The 12th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride
10:00 am
Bike run, benefit set for Sept. 30
12:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
First Jeffrey Brian Bailey Jr. Memorial Ride on Sept...
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Business
Cape Cod Canal Chamber of Commerce announces Wareham networking event
The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce will host “Monday Madness,” a networking event, on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 5:...
Jack Conway named as listing agent for new luxury apartment complex in Wareham
Jack Conway, Realtor has been chosen as the exclusive leasing agent for 35 Rosebrook, a 65-unit, newly constructed luxury...
Wareham luxury apartment complex set to accept tenants in early October
A new 65-unit luxury apartment complex is nearly finished at Rosebrook Place in West Wareham, and new tenants are set to...
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People
Reader Photo: Sunset over Agawam River
Laura Sprowl captured this sunset over the Agawam River off Glen Charlie Road on Sept. 23. To send in your own photographs...
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Marketplace
Shenanigans Bar & Grill Entertainment for 9/20 - 9/23
Shenanigans Bar & Grill
Sep 19
Open For Breakfast Saturday 8am - 11am and Sunday 8am - Noon with Full Bar!!! Motorcycle Raffle -...
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Classifieds
Driver wanted
TABLES AND STACKING CHAIRS
TRI-TOWN MASSAGE
RP Construction
TopNotch Errands and Cleaning
Estate/Moving Sale & Free...
Dave's Home Repair
Local landscaping at fair prices
Office Space for Holistic...
A handyman and more
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Real Estate
Great Neck Road Bungalow
Wareham
295,000.00
Little Harbor, Shell Point and Onset Beach are minutes away from this charming 4 bedroom bungalow...
Upper Cape Realty
The Historic Gault Farm Homestead in West Wareham
Wareham
499,000.00
The Historic Gault Farm was reconstructed in 2005. This home retains its barn-style architectural...
LaForce Realty
Best of Old and New in this Waterfront 1820 E. Wareham Colonial
Wareham
359,999.00
Completely renovated: paint, windows, electrical, plumbing, heating. Additions include central air...
LaForce Realty
Build YOUR Dream House in Crane Landing
Wareham
149,900.00
A chance to build your DREAM HOUSE in Crane Landing -- a lovely community of New England style...
LaForce Realty
Completely Renovated 3 bed/2ba w/ Farmers Porch
Lakeville
334,000.00
Lovely Lakeville! Affordable country living at its best! Completely renovated ranch featuring...
Open House:
Sunday, September 23, 2018 -
11:00am
to
1:00pm
LaForce Realty
Turnkey 3 bed 1 bath - Long Pond access
Lakeville
294,900.00
This light, airy and affordable completely renovated 3 bedroom 1 bath home is waiting for you!...
Open House:
Sunday, September 23, 2018 -
1:30pm
to
3:00pm
LaForce Realty
Brand New Construction - Lot 22 on Ridgehill Lane
Bourne
575,000.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY One of a very few house lots remaining in Sagamore Beach. This beautifully...
Upper Cape Realty
Single Family with Garage in Bourne
Bourne
249,900.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY (Lic 692) This bright and sunny home may be just what you've been looking for!...
Upper Cape Realty
BEAUTIFUL GAMBREL
Rochester
459,900.00
This Absolutely Captivating Gambrel home on over 4 acres of land is what living in the beautiful...
Latham/LaCava Realtors-JACK CONWAY CO
For Lease 36x40 Morton Building
Wareham
2,200.00
UPPER CAPE REALTY (Lic 692) has FOR LEASE a Brand new 3 bay Morton Garage. 30X40 on a large level...
Upper Cape Realty
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