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Frederick “Fred” Bates, 82
Wareham High class of 1965 looking for classmates ahead of reunion
Financial workshop with Turning Point
Chalk it up with the Twinning Committee
Gayle M. (Kakshtis) Ruggiero, 75
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Missing 19-year-old girl found
Hundreds hit the water in memory of two Swifts Beach boys
Police issue flash flood warning
Fatal fireworks death remains under investigation
Thomas A. Berriault
News
A wheel-y good time at the car and motorcycle show
As the oldies played and car-fanatics gathered in the Elks Lodge parking lot, many made a pit stop to see the dozens of...
Hundreds hit the water in memory of two Swifts Beach boys
Almost two years to the day of their son's passing, two families got together in an effort to honor their boys in a way they...
Flying dogs raise the woof at the library
Dogs flying through the air at the library? It's not too far-fetched. The Wareham Free Library was packed full of guests...
Things to do July 10-July 17
Saturday, July 12 Eyes up to the sky Join the Wareham Land Trust and meteorologist Dr. Alex Kinsella on Saturday, July 12...
Police issue flash flood warning
The Wareham Police Department has issued a severe weather warning with temperatures expected to reach up to 100 degrees and...
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Schools
Academic accolades to two Wareham students
Two Wareham High School graduates were recently awarded with the Mary V. Rose scholarships in support of their collegiate...
Three named to the dean’s list
Three Wareham residents were named to the dean’s list at Salve Regina University. The three residents are Mackenzie Brodley...
JROTC students put skills to work in test unlike any other
Donned in camo, the Wareham High School JROTC students spent a week training in physically and mentally challenging...
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Thank you Wareham Police
Last Saturday, June 14th, Wareham and the surrounding communities joined millions of people across the country engaged in...
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for Flag Day
To the Editor: It is with sincere appreciation I express my thank you to all the people that took part in the recently held...
Letter to the Editor: Thank you from the Wareham Dog Park
The Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham (DPAW) is grateful for the community support to make Wareham Dog Park’s 2 Birthday PAWty...
Letter to the Editor: Autistic people are people too
I am furious about how this administration has maligned the autistic community and has done its absolute best to defund the...
Letter to the Editor: Thank you John Foster
In early 2003 the newly elected Tax Collector abruptly quit. The long-time former Tax Collector had warned against the...
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Obituaries
Frederick “Fred” Bates, 82
WAREHAM- Frederick “Fred” Bates, 82, of West Wareham, a proud U.S. Navy veteran and devoted husband, father, and grandfather...
Gayle M. (Kakshtis) Ruggiero, 75
WAREHAM – Gayle M. (Kakshtis) Ruggiero, 75, of Wareham, passed way on July 9, 2025, at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of...
Joseph M. Santos, 88
WAREHAM – Joseph M. Santos, 88, of Wareham, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Tobey Hospital. He was the son of the...
Thomas A. Berriault
Thomas A. Berriault, former resident of West Wareham, MA passed away December 18, 2024 after years long battle with...
Deborah A. (Cabral) Gibson, 64
PLYMOUTH – Deborah A. (Cabral) Gibson, 64, of Plymouth, passed away on July 6, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall...
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A wheel-y good time at the car and motorcycle show
Hundreds hit the water in memory of two Swifts Beach boys
Flying dogs raise the woof at the library
Things to do July 10-July 17
Police issue flash flood warning
Fatal fireworks death remains under investigation
Let’s talk chalk and paint
Missing 19-year-old girl found
All power restored after storm
Police searching for missing 19-year-old
Sports
Swim-ply the best from the Gleason Riptides
Five swimmers from The Gleason Family YMCA’s youth swim team the Riptides proved they can compete with the best and are...
Class is in session: Onset resident spreads love of sports through youth program
“Kids are getting lazier as we speak and I didn’t want my daughter being on the television at all,” Elizabeth Wilson of...
First annual Police vs Fire charity softball game was a scorching success
The Wareham Fire Department proved too hot to handle for the boys in blue on the diamond during the first annual Wareham...
Guard the gate: Wareham Gatemen kick off season at home
Another year of Cape Cod League Baseball is underway as the Wareham Gatemen took on the Hyannis Harbor Hawks in their season...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Fatal fireworks death remains under investigation
A fatal firework accident has led to the death of 70-year-old local man, Robert Spagnuolo according to District Attorney Tim...
Wareham man identified in fatal Fourth of July accident
A fatal firework accident has led to the death of 70-year-old local man, Robert Spagnuolo according to District Attorney Tim...
Mass power outages reported in Onset and Wareham
A violent thunderstorm came through Wareham and Onset knocking out power in what appears to be much of town around 8 p.m....
Prepared and ready: Emergency Operation Center is complete
Natural disasters, mass tragedies and extreme events may sound intimidating and scary, but the Wareham Police Department is...
Man medflighted to Rhode Island hospital following motocross accident
A 25-year-old man was medflighted from Tobey Hospital following a dirt bike accident at Diamond MX motocross track. The...
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People
Welcome home: How one woman made her Swift’s Beach house a home for all
Whether serving up fresh Italian food to hungry patrons, or opening her Swift’s Beach home to anyone in need, Vera...
Dealing in diesel: Wareham resident awarded for mechanical knowledge
It’s not uncommon for a young boy’s eyes to light up when a big truck comes rolling down the street and Wareham resident...
Taking care of business: Entrepreneurs bring new ways of thinking to Wareham
Wareham is no stranger to family businesses. Local families have set up shop all across town and one resident plans to use...
Law and Democracy: Manfred Wiegandt’s American story
Manfred Wiegandt, a 68-year-old German-born immigration lawyer, sat at a small table near the entrance of his office on High...
Long ride home: Three month hospital stay return celebrated with drive-by car show
With balloons bobbing around the mailbox, trees blooming outside and a wheelchair perched at the end of the driveway — the...
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Happenings
Cheers to 100 years
Join the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Margaret’s of Scotland and St. Mary Star of the Sea in Onset for the party of the...
More local shopping to take place this summer
Shop ‘til you drop in Wareham using Discover Wareham Dollars. Discover Wareham Dollars act as an electronic gift card that...
Some sales for local bookworms
This summer, the Friends of the Wareham Free Library will host monthly book sales. The books sales will take place on the...
A party under the sun
Put some sunglasses on and get ready for the Onset VFW Post 2846’s Summer Party this July. The party is on July 13 from 3...
Celebrate and sing along with a Wareham native
Join Grace Morrison at her Hometown Release Concert called “Just a kid on Parkwood Drive” this July. Morrison will be...
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Arts
Summer Concerts to be in July
Get ready to sway to some music during the Music from Land’s End 2025 Summer Concerts, on July 26 and 27 and August 8 and 10...
A night of nostalgia, fun, and groovy good times
With large-rimmed glasses and 70s music blasting by the shore, dancers from across the community moved toward the stage to...
‘Great local art by local people’: South Coast artists put on gallery
A variety of art is on display in the Wareham Free Library with beautiful scenes of nature with watercolor, pastels,...
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From Our Members
Moon Tide Art Oyster Jewelry at Tide & True
Tide & True
Jul 11
Everyone's favorite oyster jewelry is coming back to Tide & True for a fun summer pop-up! Not...
Check out our patient's smile transformation!
Southcoast Dental
Jul 10
From missing teeth to a confident, complete smile! 🦷✨ This amazing transformation was made possible...
Full Sircle LIVE This Saturday
Warren’s Harborview
Jul 10
Live Music at Warren’s Harborview: Full Sircle Entertainment Takes the Stage 59 Main Street,...
We don’t want to tell you what to do...
Marion Art Center
Jul 09
But, a darn near perfect summer night out is coming up on Friday, July 11th - start with the...
New Weekly Specials At Warren’s Harborview
Warren’s Harborview
Jul 08
This weeks specials are served ! From savory starters to sweet finishes — treat yourself to...
SUMMER GETAWAY SPECIAL: July 12–19 at a Discounted Rate!
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
Jul 08
SUMMER GETAWAY SPECIAL: July 12–19 at a Discounted Rate! Escape to 16 Jefferson Shores and enjoy a...
The Very Best of Care
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Jul 07
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, August 7, at 6:30 p.m. to hear local...
Shipyard Weaving Co. at Tide & True
Tide & True
Jul 05
Duxbury artist, Anne Holden (Shipyard Weaving Co.) is popping up at Tide & True with stunning...
Southcoast Health Welcomes Two New Urgent Care Providers
Southcoast Health
Jul 03
Southcoast Health is pleased to announce two new providers are joining the not-for-profit community...
Local Handyman Expands Services with Home Improvement Consulting for Spring Projects
Alton Barnes
Jul 02
As spring home maintenance gets underway, Alton Barnes Handyman Services is expanding its offerings...
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Upcoming Events
Today
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A party under the sun
Monday, July 14
11:30 am
What’s summer without a cookout?
7:00 pm
A monday full of music
Tuesday, July 15
5:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Mobile market to come this July
6:00 pm
A case that’s hard to crack
Wednesday, July 16
6:30 pm
Ahoy, matey!
Thursday, July 17
12:00 pm
Financial workshop with Turning Point
4:30 pm
Free meals to be offered in July
6:30 pm
Learn more about a walk to raise money for cancer...
7:00 pm
Chalk it up with the Twinning Committee
Saturday, July 19
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Moon Tide Art Oyster Jewelry at Tide & True
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Marketplace
SPRING INTO SAVINGS WITH ALTON BARNES HANDYMAN SERVICES
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Jul 02
Now Listed: 9 High Ridge Drive — Resort-Style Living...
Amgee Domain: Publish Date:
Jun 30
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Classifieds
Dave's Home Repair
AFFORDABLE HAULING JUNK REMOVAL...
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
Private Auction of Abandoned...
TRUSTED HANDYMAN FOR ALL HOME...
seeking energetic cleaners
Part-time Operations Assistant
Wareham Week / Sippican Week...
Eric Cordeiro Electric
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Real Estate
Pinehurst Beach Cottage
Wareham
$449,900.00
Listing Agent Marcella Rippel 508-463-7895 | mrippel@uppercaperealty.com Charming, light-filled...
Upper Cape Realty
61 Pardon Hill, S Dartmouth Evening Open House
Dartmouth
$1,200,000.00
Pardon Hill Former Winery Nestled in the heart of South Dartmouth, where rolling hills meet...
Bernadette Kelly Group
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL
Wareham
$4,500.00
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL SEPTEMBER -MAY $4500/month Newly Renovated Waterview w...
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
SOLD! Commercial Bldg in Buzzards Bay
Bourne
$550,000.00
OFFICIALLY CLOSED ... Selling a commercial property is no small feat—it takes strategy, negotiation...
Upper Cape Realty
9 High Ridge Drive - Bay Club
Mattapoisett
$3,800,000.00
Live like you're on vacation at this spectacular Bay Club estate, where timeless design meets...
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
Landmark Waterfront Villa
Bourne
$2,300,000.00
A Waterfront Paradise Awaits - Step into a Mediterranean-inspired villa like no other, perfectly...
Upper Cape Realty
Parkwood Beach Open House
Wareham
$749,000.00
Experience the best of Parkwood Beach living at 14 Bayside Avenue, Wareham! This quintessential...
Bernadette Kelly Group
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