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Gleason Family YMCA to host community markets
Village Hoops donates new bleachers to Onset courts
Lorraine Jacqueline (McDonough) Lindsey
Cape Verdean picnic, baseball awards scheduled for Saturday
Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultural Center awards two scholarships
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Woman files lawsuit after alleged incident at Wareham Stop & Shop
Six Wareham shops fined for tobacco violations
Former Wareham Police officer gets probation for alleged assault on elder
Steven P. Tavares, 71
Pan Mass riders cheered on ride through Wareham
News
Jug Shop to reopen, with a twist
Miss the Jug Shop on Main Street? The shop — a Main Street staple for decades — closed last year. But it’s set to reopen...
Officials consider shuffling town services to other buildings
Town Administrator Derek Sullivan has proposed reshuffling town services — including moving the Council on Aging and most of...
Two boats struck by lightning
Two boats in Onset Harbor were struck by lightning during dramatic thunderstorms at about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9. ...
Former Wareham Police officer gets probation for alleged assault on elder
Ryan Turner, a former Wareham Police officer, has been ordered to take anger management classes following an alleged 2019...
Locals share hopes for future of Merchants Way, Main Street
Green space, a coastal path, more housing and a fishing pier — all these ideas for the future of the Wareham Village area...
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Schools
Two Wareham High students awarded scholarships from Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultural Center
Two Wareham High School students have been awarded the Mary V. Rose scholarship by the Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultural...
Wareham student among 40 statewide awarded $2,500 college scholarship
A Wareham student is among the 40 high school seniors statewide who were awarded college scholarships totaling $100,000...
Decas Foundation effort works to pair kids in need with new school clothes
For many kids, the first day of school is the time to show off a chic new look for the school year. But back-to-school...
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Opinion
Opinion: Pickleball has a positive impact on town
To the Editor: I want to applaud Wareham Week for your recent article about the growing sport of pickleball and its...
Opinion: Town should take action on Decas community center
To the Editor: It’s been almost three months now since town meeting voters approved another article supporting the creation...
Opinion: Nip ban makes sense
To the Editor: I'm writing in appreciation of the ban on selling "nips" in Wareham. Daily some of us walk the neighborhoods...
Opinion: Honoring Memorial Day
Memorial Day will soon be hereA day to remember our fallen soldiers and hold them nearThey paid a hefty priceLosing their...
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Obituaries
Lorraine Jacqueline (McDonough) Lindsey
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lorraine Jacqueline (McDonough) Lindsey, “Jackie,” on...
Margo L. (Hess) Knapp, 86
Margo L. (Hess) Knapp (formerly Margo L. Gitomer), 86, of West Wareham, died July 30, 2022, at Tobey Hospital. She was the...
Steven P. Tavares, 71
Steven P. Tavares, 71, of Wareham, died August 1, 2022, in Tobey Hospital, Wareham. He was the son of the late Thomas F....
John Manuel Balanca, 81
John Manuel Balanca, 81, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, after a lengthy battle with...
Daniel “Dan” Patrick Sutton, 70
Daniel “Dan” Patrick Sutton, 70, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, July 29, 2022 in his home. Born July 23, 1952, in Boston,...
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Jug Shop to reopen, with a twist
Officials consider shuffling town services to other buildings
Two boats struck by lightning
Former Wareham Police officer gets probation for alleged assault on elder
Burnt grass and ice cream trucks: Scenes from the drought
Locals share hopes for future of Merchants Way, Main Street
Firefighter taken to hospital after battling Wareham blaze
Onset Blues Fest brings VFW pavilion to its feet
Pan Mass riders cheered on ride through Wareham
Need to cool off? Town, Onset Fire offer cooling centers
Sports
Photos: Cape League’s best players face off in all-star game
Hundreds of fans crowded the stands at Spillane Field on Saturday night as the Cape Cod Baseball League’s best and brightest...
Teams nationwide pick former Gatemen in 2022 MLB Draft
Nearly 30 former Wareham Gatemen were picked by Major League Baseball teams during the 2022 MLB Draft this week. Gatemen...
Pickleball picks up the pace with players’ petition
What game involves four paddles, was named Washington’s state sport last month and seems to be the talk of the town? You...
Fore! Disc golf organization hopes to expand
A player eyes his target, shifting his weight from his back foot to his front as he takes a few practice swings at the tee...
Free football camp for kids to run through August
5th Quarter Athletics is hosting a free youth football camp every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through August 9. No pre-...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Firefighter taken to hospital after battling Wareham blaze
A fire late Sunday night sent one firefighter to the hospital, according to fire officials, and the cause of the blaze is...
Woman files lawsuit after alleged incident at Wareham Stop & Shop
A Plymouth County woman has filed a civil lawsuit against two people and their company after they allegedly yelled racist...
Car-motorcycle crash reported on Glen Charlie Road
A crash on Glen Charlie Road Saturday afternoon left at least one person seriously injured and medflighted to the hospital,...
Wareham police looking for armed robbery suspect
Wareham police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who reportedly robbed the Old Navy at Wareham...
Main St. partially closed as crews fix gas leak at Tobey Hospital
Traffic was blocked from the section of Main Street roughly between the Narrows Bridge and Cumberland Farms at 3 pm...
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People
Wareham man goes on walks with reptiles
A Wareham man was seen walking down Main Street adorned with three bearded dragons on Wednesday evening. The man, local...
Hair stylist finds passion for mortuary makeup
A longtime hairstylist and Main Street fixture, Christine Andrews is dedicated to helping her clients look their best, even...
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Happenings
Ride to support regional bikeway on Sept. 11
The South Coast Bikeway Alliance will hold its fifth annual Pedal for the Path fundraising ride on Sunday. Sept. 11. The...
Wareham Democratic Committee to host candidates’ breakfast, forum
The Wareham Democratic Town Committee and the Plymouth County Democratic League will host a candidates forum and breakfast...
Wareham Free Library to host book talk, frisbee dogs
The Wareham Free Library will host a number of events next week, ranging from a frisbee dog show to a book talk to a music...
Deliver meals, clean beaches or design a newsletter: Volunteer opportunities abound this summer
Volunteers are the backbone of many organizations across Wareham, and there’s no shortage of service opportunities this...
Take a Summer Saunter with the Wareham Land Trust
Join the Wareham Land Trust’s Executive Director Elise Leduc-Fleming for a series of walks this summer. Enjoy the company...
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Arts
Chalkfest will hit the Pier this year
The eighth annual Onset Chalk-Full-O-Fun Street Painting Festival will be held at the Onset Pier and Bayview Park this year...
Songwriter Grace Morrison performs to support Parkwood Beach playground
Grace Morrison, a Wareham-born singer-songwriter, played a show on her home turf Friday to support upgrades to the...
Blue Foot Cafe highlights local artist
A local resident has her art showcased at the Blue Foot Cafe for the month of July. Kate Furler, a Wareham resident, said...
See a Grace Morrison concert, help support a new playground
Grace Morrison, a Parkwood Beach native, will return to the neighborhood on Friday, July 22, at 6 p.m. for a concert to...
Old and new collide in Music from Land’s End 10th season
From the 19th century composer Robert Schumann to the Beatles, Music from Land’s End kicked off in Wareham this weekend with...
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Business
Burnt grass and ice cream trucks: Scenes from the drought
As a statewide drought continues and temperatures rise, residents everywhere are feeling the heat. The severity of the...
Cranberry growers on alert as heat wave, drought sweep state
You think you’ve felt the heat over the past week? Try being a cranberry. After a week of high heat and significant drought...
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From Our Members
BRUINS BLADES AT THE LIBRARY!
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Aug 10
August 11 at 10 am at the Wareham Free Library !! Summer reading comes to an end at the Wareham...
5 Tips For Purchasing Business Software And Tools
BankFive
Aug 10
As a business owner, you are likely aware of the overwhelming number of tools and software options...
Clambake XXXVII – Thank you for your support!
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Aug 05
Lloyd Center Clambake XXXVII,
“37 Years of Celebrating Science and Education!”
We thank...
Tips To Better Manage Your Finances
BankFive
Aug 03
Managing money can be challenging for some people. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by your...
The Blue Revolution: Hunting, Harvesting, and Farming Seafood in the Information Age
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
Aug 03
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, August 18, at 6:30 p.m. to hear local...
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Win $10,000 at our Summer Spectacular 10K Raffle Wednesday, August 10, 5pm-7:30pm Sea Crest Beach Hotel, 350 Quaker Road, North Falmouth
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Aug 01
Join us for our annual Summer Spectacular 10K Raffle, on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 5pm – 7:30pm...
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Upcoming Events
Today
6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Summer of Love concert
Thursday, August 11
10:00 am
Celebrate the end of summer at a library dance party
4:00 pm
Play Bingo at the Onset VFW
Saturday, August 13
12:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Cape Verdean picnic set for August 13
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Real Estate
SOLD - Swifts Beach
Wareham
449,900.00
WAREHAM: Space seekers have met their match! Over 30 years of memories made in this impeccably...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! 6 Odyssis in Onset
Wareham
518,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to announce 6 Odyssis Drive has closed! Congratulations to the new...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! Let Us Sell Yours Next!
Wareham
319,000.00
Congratulations to Upper Cape Realty listing Agent James Abdu and selling agent Katie Wagner -...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Stunning views of Mark's Cove
Wareham
325,000.00
MLS #72877323: Classic, rustic, summer retreat cottage surrounded by nature preserves. Perfect for...
Upper Cape Realty
UNDER AGREEMENT! Not Quite Built, But Close!
Wareham
469,900.00
UNDER THE HAMMER ... PROJECTED TO BE UP & READY THIS SPRING! This delightful 3 bedroom,2 bath...
Upper Cape Realty
Just Sold by Upper Cape Realty
Wareham
107,000.00
Congrats to Upper Cape Realty’s Katie Wagner on another successful closing. Thinking of selling or...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold! 25 Gibbs Ave, Wareham
Wareham
405,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 25 Gibbs Ave, Wareham! Congratulations...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Townhome Condo in Wareham
Wareham
449,000.00
Congratulations to the new owners! Let James find you a condo or townhome too! Upper Cape Realty |...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD by the DiVito Realty team! 3 Short Neck Rd Onset
Wareham
285,000.00
SOLD!! Onset Beach...Great Location! Walk to golf at Bay Pointe CC, Onset beach, or go fishing at...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! 435 Old Mill Rd, Osterville
Hometown
699,900.00
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OWNERS! Nothing to do here but move in and enjoy! Osterville Retreat. So...
Upper Cape Realty
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