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Sen. Pacheco urges constituents to stay home, safe
James Richard Norcross, 77
Patricia May Pittsley, 82
Richard A. Galavotti Sr, 81
St. Patrick’s to livestream Holy Week services
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Update: Police investigate death of woman in Rose Point
Wareham man arrested for Rose Point murder
Playgrounds are closed as six Wareham residents diagnosed with coronavirus
Sewing hope: Wareham woman crafts masks for healthcare workers
An inside look at the new Onset Bay Center
News
Loose dogs kill chihuahua
Following a dramatic increase in the number of dog bite incidents, including one in which two dogs killed a chihuahua, the...
Sewing hope: Wareham woman crafts masks for healthcare workers
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, many hospitals and health care organizations are facing major shortages of personal...
An inside look at the new Onset Bay Center
The Buzzards Bay Coalition’s new Onset Bay Center is nearly complete, and on track to bring kayaking, sailing, and marine...
Pandemic poses problems for town meetings, elections
In addition to health risks and economic hardship, the coronavirus pandemic poses problems for various town meetings and...
Submit comments to Selectmen
Although Selectmen’s meetings are being held virtually, public comments are still welcome. To submit a comment to the...
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Schools
Teachers log on for remote learning
On March 24, students showed up to class -- in their living rooms, bedrooms, and at kitchen tables across town. Until at...
Scholarship to honor memory of Dr. Thomas Gleason
A new scholarship is being formed to honor the memory of longtime Wareham physician Dr. Thomas Gleason, who passed away on...
School district provides information, resources during closure
Wareham Public Schools have canceled all school-related activities From March 16 to at least April 7 to mitigate the spread...
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Opinion
Thank you to workers
To the Editor: While remembering and thanking those who work in the medical field -- doctors and nurses who perform...
A good man gone too soon
Mary Rose is the oldest resident of Wareham, and has lived in Onset her whole life. She submitted this letter in...
Town Moderator gives a Town Meeting update
Letter to the Editor: In the past couple of weeks, I have gone before the Board of Selectmen to discuss the process by...
Poem: ‘Coronavirus’
Reader Susan Grebber submitted this poem about recent events: Coronavirus CoronavirusIt snuck up upon usWe are all...
‘Veterans’: a poem
To all our Veterans who served our country I thank you humbly I respect your courage and loyalty If it wasn’t for you I...
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Obituaries
James Richard Norcross, 77
James Richard Norcross, age 77, died peacefully at his home in Wareham, surrounded by his loving family on April 2, 2020....
Richard A. Galavotti Sr, 81
Richard A. Galavotti Sr, 81 of East Wareham, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Tobey Hospital from complications of...
Patricia May Pittsley, 82
Patricia May Pittsley, 82, of Carver passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Fall River Health Care. ...
Ruth F. Haskell, 91
Ruth F. Haskell, 91, of Wareham, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. She was the widow of the late...
Joseph Petrillo, 88
It is with deep sadness that the family of Joseph Petrillo, of Onset (formerly of Marshfield and North Easton) announces his...
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Loose dogs kill chihuahua
Sewing hope: Wareham woman crafts masks for healthcare workers
An inside look at the new Onset Bay Center
Selectmen vote in favor of delaying real estate tax due date
Playgrounds are closed as six Wareham residents diagnosed with coronavirus
Teachers log on for remote learning
Murder suspect held without bail
Musician performs from a distance to entertain isolated audiences
Reader photos: Wareham residents explore nature
Wareham man arrested for Rose Point murder
Sports
Wareham High School basketball coach steps down after 8 years
Despite a love for his community and team, Dave Brogioli has resigned from his role as Wareham High School’s girls...
Gateway Youth Hockey Spring Skills and Scrimmages
Gateway Youth Hockey will be hosting a Spring Skills and Scrimmages series for U8 Mitess born between 2012 and 2015. Full...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Police raid homes, arrest two in drug investigation
As part of an investigation into illegal drug sales, Wareham police raided three homes, and arrested two men on Wednesday,...
Threatening text message results in arrest of Quincy man
Wareham Police Detectives arrested a 22-year-old Quincy man for extorting someone through a threatening text message. On...
Drug raids at two locations lead to arrest of Wareham man
Wareham Police Detectives arrested an East Wareham man on Monday afternoon, March 23, after raiding an apartment at The...
Wareham, Onset Fire Departments close stations to public, adapt to pandemic
As part of the ongoing “social distancing” effort to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, both the Wareham and Onset Fire...
Three arrested for breaking and entering, one suspect escapes capture
Wareham police officers arrested three men for breaking and entering a building on Swifts Beach Road on Friday, March 20,...
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People
Filmmaker sheds light on addiction with an unexpected story
After hearing about an unexpected connection made between a police officer, and a young man struggling with drug addiction,...
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Happenings
*NEW DATE* Spring Fling Vendor and Craft Fair
This event has been postponed to May 2 due to coronavirus. The Wareham Viking Theatre Company will be hosting a Spring...
*CANCELLED* Trail work day
The Wareham Land Trust will be hosting a trail work day from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, at the Douglas S....
Birding walk with the Land Trust *New Date*
The Wareham Land Trust is hosting a six-week series of birding walks designed for birders of all experience levels who want...
‘Show and Tell’ with the Wareham Historical Society *POSTPONED*
This event has been postponed due to the threat of coronavirus. A new date has not yet been set. The Wareham Historical...
Onset Bay Association’s Chili Cookoff *POSTPONED*
Editor’s note: This event has been postponed. The association explained that the decision was made out of concern for the...
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Arts
Musician performs from a distance to entertain isolated audiences
As nursing home residents are isolated from family and friends, a Wareham woman is bringing them music from a safe distance...
Camera club helps photographers hone their skills
The Cranberry Country Camera Club gives photographers a chance to fine-tune their skills, and face off against their peers...
Pipe up! Highland Light Scottish Pipe Band revives traditional tunes
The Highland Light Scottish Pipe Band is the oldest pipe band on the Cape -- and likely has the youngest member. The group...
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Business
‘Non-essential’ businesses to close
A second shutdown order from Governor Charlie Baker has closed yet more businesses in Wareham. The Monday order, which took...
Stores add shopping times for vulnerable customers
A number of stores are adjusting their hours during the pandemic, and some are adding times reserved for those who are more...
Entrepreneur hopes to soothe pain with marijuana-based topicals
Jeanine MacKenzie, of BeachGrass Topicals, held an informational presentation at Wareham Town Hall on Thursday morning,...
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From Our Members
Music Scholarship Deadline Approaching
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Apr 03
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra reminds local music students that applications are available for...
Property Spotlight- North Water Street Beach
Wareham Land Trust
Apr 03
Posted April 3, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Warmer weather means migratory birds are returning to...
Lloyd Center is encouraging everyone to get outside! by Lloyd Center Educator/Naturalist Adeline Bellesheim
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Apr 03
The outbreak of COVID-19 is unlike anything that we have experienced in living memory. With the...
MESSAGE FROM THE COA
Wareham Council on Aging
Apr 02
The Wareham Council on Aging is a source of information for our senior population. Due to the COVID...
APRIL USED BOOK SALE CANCELLED
Friends of the Wareham Free Library, Inc.
Apr 02
We are sad to announce that until further notice, we will not be able to hold our monthly book...
Naturalist’s Corner: Spring Peepers
Wareham Land Trust
Apr 01
Posted April 1, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson It’s raining frogs outside... APRIL FOOLS! No, it’s...
Emmy and the P’s Live Stream Concert
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Mar 31
Join NBSO musicians EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks (violin) and Piero Guimaraes (percussion) Saturday at 7pm...
Tuesday at the Virtual MAC
Marion Art Center
Mar 31
Today at #theVirtualMAC we're sharing work by our MAC artist member Deb Ehrens ( www.debehrens.com...
Renew your membership or become a Lloyd Center member!
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Mar 30
Dear Friend of the Lloyd Center, Koko, the Eastern Screech Owl, is one of the Lloyd Center for the...
Wareham Fire District Annual Election
Wareham Fire District
Mar 29
On Thursday, March 26, 2020, at a duly posted Meeting with a quorum present the Prudential...
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Real Estate
Opportunity for Investors & Contractors
Wareham
165,000.00
MLS #72634113 - $165,000 will get you this 979 sq. ft. opportunity. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath,...
Upper Cape Realty
New Renovation, Walk to Beach -SOLD
Wareham
289,500.00
Indian Mound Beach - 3 bedroom 2 full bath renovated home with fenced in yard and full basement...
LaForce Realty
They came, they saw, SOLD!
Bourne
740,000.00
JUST
SOLD
$740,000 in Pocasset, a hidden but cherished corner of the Cape, close to the...
Upper Cape Realty
Turnkey 3 bed 1 bath - Long Pond access-
Lakeville
273,900.00
This light, airy and affordable completely renovated 3 bedroom 1 bath home is waiting for you!...
LaForce Realty
Be Charmed Right Out of Your Flip Flops...SOLD!
Wareham
234,900.00
By this adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage located close to all the amenities Onset Village has to...
LaForce Realty
Commercial Building On Cranberry HWY
Wareham
1,150,000.00
Great commercial building on Cranberry Highway at a traffic light. Building is a 6,300 square foot...
Upper Cape Realty
Over 55? Looking for a Great Home?
Carver
83,900.00
Welcome to Cranberry Village, a 55+ resident owned park on the Wareham/Carver/Plymouth line. This...
Open House:
Saturday, February 22, 2020 -
12:00pm
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LaForce Realty
UNDER AGREEMENT! Beautiful Victorian in Onset Village
Wareham
289,000.00
This Beautiful Victorian in the heart of Onset Village is on a corner lot and includes a large...
Upper Cape Realty
Home Seeks New Family....SOLD!
Lakeville
439,800.00
to use all the wonderful space in this remodeled 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath oversized split entry on 1.6...
LaForce Realty
Class A Office Space Available - Single Offices to Full Suite
Wareham
175.00
Class A Office Space located in downtown Wareham. Second floor single offices ranging from 192...
LaForce Realty
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