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Edward Antone Lopes
Michael C. Sanborn, 68
Walkin’ on a Tuesday
An alluring afternoon
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Hundreds hit the water in memory of two Swifts Beach boys
A wheel-y good time at the car and motorcycle show
Onset woman leaves infant, dog in hot car at Rhode Island casino
Gayle M. (Kakshtis) Ruggiero, 75
Michael C. Sanborn, 68
News
Yo ho ho! Pirates take over the library
The Seven Seas and the Wareham Free Library didn't look much different from each other as children donned eye-patches and...
Things to do July 17-July 24
Monday, July 21 Musical Mondays Bring a blanket or chair, bug spray, and a snack and get ready for a concert at the...
With sewer improvements on the horizon, the town wants your comment!
How do you think the town should solve its sewer problems? Wareham officials want to know! For decades, the town has...
Onset woman leaves infant, dog in hot car at Rhode Island casino
Elyse Busch, 35, of Onset was arrested Saturday, July 12 after leaving a 15-month-old baby and a dog in a hot car while in a...
History in the making: Onset Historical Society in the works
With a rich history and decades of memories to be shared, two Onset residents are looking to create a group to immortalize...
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Schools
School district seeking new elementary, middle school principals amid administrative changes
Wareham Public Schools is currently looking for new principals for the elementary and middle school while undergoing several...
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...
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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
Edward Antone Lopes
Edward Antone Lopes, born January 14, 1944, passed on to the Lord on June 11, 2025, at the family home on Point Road in...
Michael C. Sanborn, 68
ONSET – Michael C. Sanborn, 68, of Onset, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Lahey Hospital &...
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...
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School district seeking new elementary, middle school principals amid administrative changes
Yo ho ho! Pirates take over the library
Things to do July 17-July 24
Journey to forgiveness: How a look into the past shows the steps needed for the future
With sewer improvements on the horizon, the town wants your comment!
Onset woman leaves infant, dog in hot car at Rhode Island casino
History in the making: Onset Historical Society in the works
Cubs keep growling: Tough loss won’t stop the team from having fun
Fifteen former Gatemen are headed to the big leagues
Five Gatemen selected to Cape Cod League all star game
Sports
Cubs keep growling: Tough loss won’t stop the team from having fun
Taking a knee, huddled up with their coach, the Cubs discussed their defeat, without a frown in sight. On Monday, June 30...
Fifteen former Gatemen are headed to the big leagues
Fifteen former Wareham Gatemen are headed to the big leagues to play for a variety of Major League Baseball teams. The...
Five Gatemen selected to Cape Cod League all star game
Five Wareham Gatemen were selected as some of the Cape Cod League’s best and named to the all-star game. The following...
Kids step up to the plate with Gatemen clinic
While Spillane Field is usually filled with cheering fans and intense baseball games during the summer nights, the mornings...
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...
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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
Journey to forgiveness: How a look into the past shows the steps needed for the future
Traveling home to Wareham from South Africa, Tufts Professor Jonathan Tirrell sat in a London airport reflecting on his...
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...
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Happenings
Nouvelle Bedford est historique
Learn more about New Bedford’s French communities at "The French of New Bedford" author talk by Alfred H. Saulnier. The...
A Monday sundae
Get ready to chew and chat at the Wareham Council on Aging’s Ice Cream Social. On Monday, September 8, at 11:30 a.m. the...
Wareham’s got talent
Watch wondrous talents on display at the Wareham Council on Aging’s second annual Talent Show. This program is at the...
A very musical Monday
Bring a blanket or chair, bug spray, and a snack and get ready for a concert at the Wareham Free Library. Sponsored by the...
Embers of freedom: Flag retiring ceremony to be held
The JROTC in partnership with the summer school program at Wareham High School will be accepting flags to ceremoniously burn...
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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
Cranberry Country Chamber Golf Open 2025
Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce
Jul 16
It was certainly a hot day, but the golfers had a wonderful time supporting the Cranberry Country...
Home Equity Loans vs. Cash-Out Refinancing
BankFive
Jul 16
One of the major financial advantages of homeownership is the ability to build equity over time. As...
Damien’s Pantry Motorcycle Run - Full Throttle for Food
Damien’s Pantry
Jul 15
Rev your engines for a cause! Join us for our first "Full Throttle for Food Motorcycle Run"...
Take care of your smile this summer
Southcoast Dental
Jul 15
Your smile is your best accessory this summer! 😎 Come see us for a cleaning, whitening, or checkup...
No More “Blue Screen of Death!” Now - Quick Machine Recovery!
ACT Smart IT
Jul 14
Microsoft recently got rid of the BSOD “Blue Screen of Death” error screen we’ve all come to know...
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...
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Upcoming Events
Today
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
Monday, July 21
6:30 pm
A very musical Monday
Tuesday, July 22
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
Walkin’ on a Tuesday
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Embers of freedom: Flag retiring ceremony to be held
5:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Mobile market to come this July
Wednesday, July 23
6:30 pm
Nouvelle Bedford est historique
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Classifieds
CapeScaping Landscaping ---508-348...
Dave's Home Repair
AFFORDABLE HAULING JUNK REMOVAL...
HANDYMAN AND MORE!
Private Auction of Abandoned...
TRUSTED HANDYMAN FOR ALL HOME...
seeking energetic cleaners
Eric Cordeiro Electric
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Real Estate
Mogan Park Mobile Home \ UNDER AGREEMENT
Wareham
$159,900.00
Welcome to Mogan Park, a 55+community. The park offers a quiet location, but it is close to all...
Upper Cape Realty
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
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
Glen Charlie Road Ranch
Wareham
$629,000.00
Mid century ranch on 3+ acres with frontage on Spectacle Pond. Natural, beautiful grounds with...
Upper Cape Realty
Unique Former Winery Estate in South Dartmouth
Dartmouth
$1,200,000.00
Pardon Hill Former Winery Nestled in the heart of South Dartmouth, where rolling hills meet...
Open House:
Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Bernadette Kelly Group
Mobile Home on Siesta Drive
Wareham
$239,000.00
Wonderful mobile home in Siesta Village a quiet park in West Wareham. Meticulously maintained....
Upper Cape Realty
Just Sold at Parkwood Beach in Wareham!
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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