Dozens join the flock for the annual duck race With a floating finish, the Friends of the Wareham Free Library completed yet another rubber duck… Early morning three-car accident sends one to hospital One person was taken to a hospital after a vehicle caught fire following a three-car crash Friday… Onset car fire spreads to home A vehicle fire spread to a two-story home early Friday, May 16 at 5 Woodside Ave., according to… New cannabis joint plants roots in Wareham Good Nature Cannabis has opened a new retail dispensary at 6 Thatcher Lane in Wareham, following… Wareham native graduates from West Point Cadet Lavina Anastacia Burman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burman of Wareham, Massachusetts,… What's New The women of '76 Novel reads, old books at May book sale Say shell-o to Sip & Stroll Sea Onset’s boats set sail Betty Jean (Smith) Voss, 93 Most Popular Wareham native graduates from West Point New cannabis joint plants roots in Wareham One alarm outdoor fire damages Wareham home Adam Marc Olivier, 34 Alfred A. Harrington, 84 News Dozens join the flock for the annual duck race With a floating finish, the Friends of the Wareham Free Library completed yet another rubber duck race. Rubber ducks… Early morning three-car accident sends one to hospital One person was taken to a hospital after a vehicle caught fire following a three-car crash Friday morning on Route 195… Onset car fire spreads to home A vehicle fire spread to a two-story home early Friday, May 16 at 5 Woodside Ave., according to the Onset Fire Department.… Marks Cove Conservation Area to undergo restoration Wareham Conservation Commission has approved plans to restore a former cranberry bog at the northern edge of the Marks Cove… Improvements planned for Onset bandshell, bench planks available for claim Have a memorial bench at the bandshell in Onset? Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to the Lillian… Schools Wareham resident wins silver at diesel competition John Harrigan, a Wareham resident and junior in the automotive technology program at Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High… DECA students show off their skills in the peach state Wareham High School’s DECA chapter attended the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta,… STEAM Night brings innovation to the kiddos Families packed Wareham Elementary School for an evening of hands-on learning during the school’s fifth annual STEAM Night… Opinion Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the votes I want to thank all of the people of Wareham that cast a vote for me during Tuesday's election. I love Wareham, it is… Letter to the Editor: Thank you to first responders I want to say thank you to all of the police, fire and EMT's that came to our home on Saturday, April 11 and tried to save… Letter to the Editor: A paved paradise, put up a parking lot The decision was made to tear down my garden’s sacred space adjacent Damiens’ Pantry. I wondered if the Executive Director… Letter to the Editor: If you haven’t looked, look again! Have you seen the Wareham Fire District Annual Budget that was in the Wareham Week dated March 26th? If you haven’t… Letter to the Editor: Thank you to those who helped Clifford Sylvia The Sylvia family would like to thank and acknowledge the professionalism of Wareham EMS, Police Department and the staff of… Obituaries Betty Jean (Smith) Voss, 93 Betty Jean (Smith) Voss, 93, of Marion, passed away on April 27, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. … Alfred A. Harrington, 84 BOURNE – Alfred A. Harrington, 84, of Buzzards Bay, passed away peacefully at home on May 12 after bravely battling cancer… Maureen Elizabeth (Shea) DeWitt, 77 WAREHAM – Maureen Elizabeth (Shea) DeWitt, 77, of Wareham, passed away on May 11, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.… David Jones Thorp Jr., 77 EAST WAREHAM, Mass. - David Jones Thorp Jr. died at the age of 77 on May 11, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall… Adam Marc Olivier, 34 Adam Marc Olivier, 34, of Wareham passed away on May 11, 2026. He was the loving husband of Rachel (Langlois) Olivier. Adam… Dozens join the flock for the annual duck race Early morning three-car accident sends one to hospital Onset car fire spreads to home New cannabis joint plants roots in Wareham Wareham native graduates from West Point Wareham Track and Field in it for the long run One alarm outdoor fire damages Wareham home High school students paint the picture of success with basketball mural Marks Cove Conservation Area to undergo restoration Improvements planned for Onset bandshell, bench planks available for claim Sports Wareham Track and Field in it for the long run The Wareham boys and girls track and field is off and running as the season progresses. Assistant coach Jackson Cote… Wareham girls tennis swings for success as season progresses For the Wareham High School girls tennis team, its underclassmen-heavy lineup is a strength. Coach Geoff Swett and co-… Hey batter batter! Wareham Little League's opening day Though the hands gripping the bats may be small, the skills out on the diamond were mighty. Wareham Little League… Police, Fire & Courts Plymouth woman arraigned in fake death case with ties to Wareham arrest A Plymouth woman accused of faking her own death and fabricating medical records to avoid prosecution was previously… Reported structure fire closes portion of Main Street A reported structure fire at Joe's Gas, 341 Main Street, has closed a portion of the busy road in Wareham Center around 1:50… UPDATE: traffic resumes on Main Street Travel has resumed as of 2:40 p.m. on Main Street following a reported structure fire at Joe's Gas. The incident… People Acting Fire Chief Mark Rogers to retire after 49 years With nearly 50 years of firefighting behind him, acting Fire Chief Mark Rogers is preparing to respond to his last call.… A spotlight on Atlantic Boats' very own master technician, Brandon Doze What began as scrubbing down recreational and fishing vessels has turned into 18 years of boat technician service for… Wareham community gathers 'fur' dog park celebration Who let the dogs out? Partygoers celebrating the Wareham Dog Park’s third birthday, of course. Dogs and their owners… Remembering the 'spitfire' of Wareham, former Select Board member Brenda Eckstrom Anyone who has packed into the high school auditorium over the years for a Town Meeting likely remembers when Brenda… YMCA Aquatics Director by day, ballroom dancer by night: Danielle Gilmore For all that differs between the two activities of swimming and dancing, Danielle Gilmore has managed to dip her toes into… Happenings Crochet and knit across the pond with poppies Wareham Carnival in Wareham, United Kingdom and the Wareham Twinning Committee of Wareham, Massachusetts is inviting… Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association seeks new members The Mattapoisett Community Tennis Association, which serves the towns of Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, Marion, Rochester and… Arts High school students paint the picture of success with basketball mural With a state title in their hands following a successful season, the Wareham boys basketball team is now immortalized in… From Our Members Southeastern Massachusetts and the American Revolution Friends of Dartmouth Libraries May 18 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Cape Cod Mermaid Hair at Tide & True Tide & True May 17 Our favorite mermaid is swimming back to Tide & True for a fun filled day of mermaid hair! Get… Is Tap to Pay Safe? Why Contactless Payments Are One of the Most Secure Ways to Pay BankFive May 15 This article explains how tap to pay works, why it’s safer than swiping or inserting your card,… Gatemen Baseball in need of host families Wareham Gatemen May 15 Open Your Home, Change a Life: Become a Host Family for Our Future Stars! … Onset Property Owners ~ Ready to Move? Upper Cape Realty May 11 Upper Cape Realty is the smart choice when you’re ready to sell. As a locally rooted,… Drawn to the Land: A Reading with South Coast Authors Friends of Dartmouth Libraries May 11 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Padanaram Village Kidz Zone – South Dartmouth Kids Sidewalk Sale | July 25, 2026 Tides Real Estate May 10 The Padanaram Village Kidz Zone is back for the 2026 Sidewalk Sale, taking over the corner of… Best Coffee in Dartmouth: A Local's Guide to Six Spots Worth the Trip Tides Real Estate May 09 I grew up here. I've lived in Dartmouth almost my whole life, and I've watched the… Lola Jewelry Trunk Show at Tide & True Tide & True May 06 The Lola Trunk Show is back! Shop the entire Lola collection May 15th and 16th at Tide & True!… One Weekend Only! The Attorney-in-Fact by Philip Ardell Marion Art Center May 05 Join us the weekend for the premiere of the exciting new play - The Attorney-in-Fact. This is… Upcoming Events Tuesday, May 19 9:00 am to11:00 am Great walks at Great Neck 9:00 am to 11:00 am 6:00 pm May's mysterious book club meeting 6:00 pm Thursday, May 21 6:00 pm to7:00 pm Van Gogh to this high school art fair 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday, May 24 10:00 am to3:00 pm Cape Cod Mermaid Hair at Tide & True 10:00 am to 3:00 pm