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Kelly Dooner kicks off state senate campaign
Opinion: Honoring a special member of the community
Ruth C. Dias, 62
Helen Christine Dixon, 86
Glenn McWilliams, Jr. 50
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Preston C. Urquhart, 64
Onset Beach Patio and Grille to appeal liquor license suspension
Carver town official joins race for 2nd Plymouth seat
Glenn McWilliams, Jr. 50
Like stars on the water, kayaks glow in Onset
News
Pacheco endorsed by primary challenger ahead of general election
Taunton City Councilor and 3rd Bristol and Plymouth Senate hopeful Barry Sanders has endorsed former Democratic opponent Joe...
A ‘revival’ for Relay in Wareham
For the first time since 2018, a crowd gathered at the Wareham Middle School track to participate in Relay for Life, a...
Taste of our Towns offers good food for a good cause
As people dined on local cuisine and listened to the South Coast Musicians play the classics at Turning Point's 2nd annual...
‘Summer vibe’ to continue through fall at Harvest Moon Festival
Onset’s annual Harvest Moon Festival will return this year featuring familiar favorites like live music, local vendors and...
Library closes chapter on mold, reopens
After an outbreak of mold caused by a failed HVAC system closed the Wareham Free Library for over a month, the 59 Marion...
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Schools
Middle School roof replacement nears completion, roughly $4.5 million under budget
Two years of repairs to the Middle School roof will cost the town under $4.5 million in total, roughly half the $8.9 million...
Oak Grove selects two for Mary V. Rose scholarship
The Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultural Center has awarded two Mary V. Rose scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000, to...
Former Vikings receive Dean’s List recognition
Wareham residents have continued to achieve academic success as they have gone off into the wider world, with their...
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Opinion
Opinion: Thanks for scholarship fundraiser
To the editor, On Saturday, September 7th, the Onset Cape Verdean Festival Association sponsored a Cape Cod Canal Cruise to...
Opinion: September is ovarian cancer awareness month
To the editor, September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and I kindly ask all residents of Wareham if possible to please...
Opinion: Chalk-Full-O-Gratitude
To the editor, The 10th Chalk-Full-O-Fun Festival was a huge success and the Chalkfest team sincerely appreciates all the...
Opinion: Mourning Bob White
To the editor, I am writing this letter to express my profound sadness on the recent passing of Bob White. He was my...
Opinion: Beware of rutting deer
To the editor, Walking with my dog on leash this morning on dirt road off Green Gate lane, there was a buck deer standing...
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Obituaries
Ruth C. Dias, 62
Wareham - Ruth C. Dias, 62 of Wareham, passed away on Thursday August 22, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was...
Glenn McWilliams, Jr. 50
BOURNE – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, Glenn...
Helen Christine Dixon, 86
Wareham - Helen Christine Dixon, 86, of Wareham, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2024, at RI Hospital. Mrs. Dixon was...
Preston C. Urquhart, 64
Preston C. Urquhart, 64, of Mattapoisett entered into eternal rest on Saturday September 7, 2024, following a period of...
Linnea Adele Erlandson, 78
Linnea Adele Erlandson, 78, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, in Wareham, MA. She was the beloved daughter of the...
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Pacheco endorsed by primary challenger ahead of general election
A ‘revival’ for Relay in Wareham
Taste of our Towns offers good food for a good cause
The sound of one porch playing: Live jazz comes to Onset
‘Summer vibe’ to continue through fall at Harvest Moon Festival
Library closes chapter on mold, reopens
Trucks and tots raise funds for Turning Point
Like stars on the water, kayaks glow in Onset
Girls soccer looks to bounce back after loss
Onset Beach Patio and Grille to appeal liquor license suspension
Sports
Girls soccer looks to bounce back after loss
After a competitive first half where Head Coach Megan Kashner felt that her team let up two "not well earned goals," the...
Wareham Community Associates swaps clambake for first ever charity golf event
The Wareham Community Associates held their first ever charity golf tournament at the Little Harbor Golf Course on Saturday...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Van strikes vacant home on Marion Road
A van struck a vacant home on Marion Road the evening of Sunday, Sept. 8, catching fire and causing significant damage to...
Injuries reported after GATRA bus, SUV collide
Several people were reportedly injured and transported to the hospital after a GATRA bus and an SUV collided in Onset. The...
Wareham man charged with soliciting a minor in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, RI — A Wareham man was arrested and charged with a felony and two misdemeanors after traveling to Portsmouth,...
Flags at half-staff honor fallen Wareham naval officer
It’s not uncommon to see the American flag flown at half-staff as a sign of honor. On Thursday, Aug. 29, flags across...
New Bedford man acted ‘paranoid’ before Marriott Hotel shooting
A New Bedford man who allegedly fired three shots at Wareham Police Officers from his hotel room at the Marriott Towne Place...
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People
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...
Local photographer joins photographers council
Wareham photographer Cassandra Sullivan has been elected to the Professional Photographers of America Council for the 2024...
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...
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Happenings
Public program to present Captain Kendrick’s maritime legacy, museum renovations
The Wareham Historical Society will hold a public program about the Captain John Kendrick Maritime Museum, including a...
Finding a friend: Wareham youths seek local mentors
Across Plymouth County, Cape Cod and the Islands, there are 81 children awaiting mentorship in the Big Brothers Big Sisters...
Far from last supper: Lasagna dinner to be held at Trinity Christian Church
Come break bread with the Trinity Christian Church Friday Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. as they host a lasagna supper. The...
Spend a day on the trails with the Wareham Land Trust
Grab a shovel, shears and hiking shoes and get ready for the Wareham Land Trust’s September Trail Day. Work will be done to...
Democratic committee to discuss presidential race
The Wareham Democratic Town Committee will hold a meeting at the Pierview Restaurant at 201 Onset Ave, Onset, at 6:00pm on...
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Arts
The sound of one porch playing: Live jazz comes to Onset
On a sunny Saturday in Onset, the vibes were immaculate – the sounds of vibraphone, saxophone, guitar and more carried...
Dog park art show celebrates ‘creative’ talents
Wareham is paw-sitively overflowing with creative talent, and the Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham recognized their tail-...
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Business
New pottery studio supports ‘up-and-coming’ Wareham arts scene
When Mattapoisett resident Theresa Hadley started looking to open her own pottery studio, she started looking in Wareham....
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From Our Members
Buyer / Seller Seminar
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
Sep 16
Feeling confused or overwhelmed by the new NAR rules? Join us at our Buyer & Seller Seminar,...
How to cheat (the Blue Screen of) Death
ACT Smart IT
Sep 16
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of seeing the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on your...
Pottery Wheel Classes Starting in October!
Mudstone Studios
Sep 13
Have you always wanted to try throwing pots on a pottery wheel? Classes are beginning soon at...
Southcoast Health Welcomes Ten Providers to Various Specialties
Southcoast Health
Sep 13
Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit community health system welcomed...
MAC Dance Academy - Starts Monday September 16th
Marion Art Center
Sep 12
MAC Dance Academy is a classically taught dance studio that fosters individuality and fun for all...
It’s GlowTime !!!
ACT Smart IT
Sep 11
On the September 10th edition of The South Shore's Morning News with Ron Hakala, David shared...
Is a Home Generator Worth It?
BankFive
Sep 11
When an unexpected power outage occurs, you could be stuck in the dark for hours or even days...
Auditions for Peter Pan - This weekend!
Marion Art Center
Sep 10
Auditions this weekend! C alling all kids and kids at heart! MAC Theater is looking for actors of...
5 Things You Must Not Share With AI Chatbots
ACT Smart IT
Sep 06
Conversations with chatbots may feel intimate, but you’re really sharing every word with a private...
Unplugged at the MAC - Matt Richard & Dr. Michael Rocha
Marion Art Center
Sep 06
Join us next Friday - September 13 at 7:00 & 8:15 for the easiest way to relax into a smooth...
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Wednesday, September 18
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Saturday, September 21
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Class of ‘69 to hold 55-year reunion
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Seven Knights Cleaning & Home...
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Grand Reopening- Next to New...
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Real Estate
SOLD! Spectacular Waterfront Home!
Wareham
$875,000.00
Wareham offers over 52 miles of coastline, and these buyers scored the perfect dream waterfront...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold by BOLD - 34 Wychunas Ave, Wareham, MA
Wareham
$599,900.00
Another home Sold by BOLD in Wareham! This beautiful 3 bedroom home is tucked in the quiet,...
BOLD Real Estate
Beautiful Views
Wareham
$750,000.00
Charming Cape-style home featuring 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with breathtaking views of the...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
SOLD - Marion Colonial with Premium Solar Installation
Marion
$720,000.00
SOLD for $725,000! Beautiful 10 room colonial in East Marion, abutting a large conservation area...
Bernadette Kelly Group
New Listing - Mattapoisett
Mattapoisett
$769,000.00
Spectacular and spacious 3 BR Saltbox nestled on close to an acre of privacy with zoning that...
BOLD Real Estate
Layout is perfect for entertaining!
Bourne
$1,500,000.00
Traditions remain strong in both Sagamore Beach and Sagamore Highlands and are full of true...
Upper Cape Realty
Indian Heights
Wareham
$599,000.00
Buttermilk Bay at Indian Heights! This is a great floor plan with lots of room to entertain and...
Upper Cape Realty
UNDER CONTRACT! Stunning Wareham Waterfront
Wareham
$1,700,000.00
UNDER CONTRACT to Close Late September What an extraordinary home at 20 Maritime Drive, Wareham...
Bernadette Kelly Group
Lakeville Waterfront on Assawompsett Pond
Lakeville
$824,900.00
Gorgeous, waterfront home in a very special location on the bluffs of Assawompsett Pond. a limited...
Bernadette Kelly Group
55 Plus Community Rochester
Rochester
$639,000.00
The Village at Plumb Corner. EMBRACE Rochester’s newest Active Adult community in Historic,...
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
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