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Residents caught quahogs with the Coalition

On a warm Saturday afternoon, a group of 20 people put a pair of thick, rubber boots and waded into the water near Burgess...

Historian brings to life America’s first exploration of the Pacific

Historian Scott Ridley revived sea captain’s legacy during his Thursday presentation about John Kendrick’s famous voyage to...

Road closures during the Annual Oyster Festival

On Sunday, May 26, 2019, the Annual Oyster Festival, Duck Tace and 5K road race will be held in downtown Wareham. Wareham...

Cemetery clean-up causes controversy, grief

Who are they to tell us how to grieve? That’s a question that many in Wareham have been asking as the town cemeteries’ rules...

Selectmen supported a “Racial Amity Day” in June

On Tuesday, May 21, the Town of Wareham designated the second Sunday in June as “Racial Amity Day.” Wareham’s first Racial...

Incumbents reelected in Onset Fire District

Voters in the Onset Fire District favored incumbents in Tuesday night’s election. For the Prudential Committee, Marcine...

Selectmen deemed Malinois at risk

After running off the property multiple times and biting a woman, a Malinois dog was deemed at risk by the Selectmen on...

Onset Fire District unanimously passes entire warrant

Residents of the Onset Fire District sped through a 28 item warrant in about an hour on Monday night, passing each article...

Veterans Council plans Memorial Day ceremonies

The Wareham Veterans Council will honor those who died in while serving in the military on Memorial Day, May 27. The Council...

Help officials plan Wareham’s Economic Future

Wareham residents will have the chance to help officials plan for the town’s economic future at two presentations of the...

Onset Fire District Meeting to be held Monday, May 20

The Onset Fire District will hold its annual meeting on Monday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Onset VFW, 4 Gibbs Ball Park Rd...

Onset Fire District Election Tuesday, May 21

The Onset Fire District annual elections will be held on Tuesday, May 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Onset VFW, 4 Gibbs Ball...

Hazardous waste day

The Carver Marion Wareham Waste Disposal District is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste collection day on Saturday, June 1...

Sun, flowers, herbs - spring is here!

Warm breezes, sunny days and blooming trees signal the end of a long winter, but for some residents, spring doesn't truly...

Casino Night rolls the dice for senior services

Wareham residents with a knack for casino games were able to gamble without breaking the bank — or the law — while helping...

Things to do: Shop for plants, take a walk, support DECA

There’s a lot going on in Wareham on any given week. For your complete itinerary, go to www.WarehamWeekToday.com . ...

Onset boil order lifted

Onset water customers no longer need to boil water before consuming it, according to a release by the District. The district...

Wareham Recycling Center runs low on funding

At the 2018 Spring Town meeting, the town awarded Wareham Recycling Center with $25,000. Nevertheless, the center is facing...

Decas presents annual Talent show

Complicated gymnastics routines, songs by soloists and duets, lively dances, piano pieces, thought-provoking poetry, and a...

Onset Water Dept. distributes bottled water

Superman doesn't exist, but thankfully, firemen do. This time, they are helping the community withstand an unsafe water...

Changes to bottled water distribution in Onset

The Onset Water Department is making the following time changes for bottled water distribution at the Onset Fire Station, 5...

Onset water customers must boil water before drinking

Editor’s note: The boil order was lifted on May 15. The Onset Water Department has announced that all customers should boil...

School committee honors teachers, staff

The School Committee began its May 9 meeting by celebrating some of the district’s longest serving staff members and...

Fire Department begins flushing out brown water

In an effort to get rid of the brown water surfacing in various homes and businesses, Onset Fire Department will begin...

Two dogs ruled to be dangerous

The Board of Selectmen deemed two dogs who attacked a Wareham resident dangerous on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, April 10,...

Albanese allowed access to grand jury testimony

Domenic Albanese will be allowed to have copies of grand jury testimony, a judge ruled on May 6. The prosecutor had asked...

Wareham walkers participate in 10th annual Walk for Hunger

At the tenth Annual Walk for Hunger, light rain didn’t dampen the mood of the participants who had cheerfully gathered to...

Wareham Garden Club will award scholarships

The Wareham Garden Club will be awarding $3,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors headed to college or current college...

Student art fair returns to Wareham

If art is an imitation of life, one might conclude that the students at Wareham schools lead lives that are diverse,...

New uses considered for Merchants Way Train Depot

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority is considering the potential of the old train station on Merchant’s Way. The station,...

Selectmen announce their plans for the upcoming year

On Tuesday the Board of Selectmen presented a list of projects that they would like to pursue this year. Selectman and a...

Board of Selectmen appoints committee members

On Tuesday, Board of Selectmen appointed multiple members for the Open Space Committee, Board of Health, Community...

Pet owners attend low-cost rabies clinic

Pet owners came out in force for a low-cost rabies clinic in Onset, eager to get their animals vaccinated for only $14 a...

Developers propose new gas station in place of Maxi Fuel

Maxi Fuel’s distinctive checkerboard facade could soon be replaced with a much larger gas station and convenience store...

Mysteries of osprey migration

Over the last month, ospreys have completed their long migration, returning from South America to Cape Cod and, for many, to...

Town: Remove personal items from cemeteries

Wareham is asking people to remove personal objects from the town’s cemeteries by Friday, May 3, ahead of the spring clean-...

Help the Cultural Council determine priorities

Help the Wareham Cultural Council set its priorities with a brief survey. The council, which funds arts, cultural, and...

Sun's out, trash bags out

After another long New England winter, birds are chirping, daffodils are blooming, the last of the snow has melted, and vast...

A.D. Makepeace awarded $50,000 grant

Sen. Marc R. Pacheco announced on Wednesday that A.D. Makepeace received a $50,000 grant through the Agricultural Climate...

Town meeting voters consider charter

On Tuesday, Town Meeting moved the dates that warrant articles need to be finalized for Town Meeting along with the date of...

Voters to approve Track and Field repairs

Voters unanimously voted for Article 19 to approve $200,000 of Community Preservation funds to resurface the track and...

Harbormaster to propose new aquaculture regulations

Those hoping to operate an aquaculture business in Wareham could soon have new rules and regulations to follow — but not...

Town meeting to continue on Tuesday night

Town meeting will stretch to a second night after a relatively smooth evening, during which voters made decisions on all but...

Representative Gifford to hold open office hours

State Representative Susan Gifford and her legislative aide are holding office hours in her office in Wareham from 12 to 1 p...

Verilife customers to park on Main Street

As of April 22, Verilife, the marijuana retailer on Main Street, is ending its off-site parking lot and shuttle service...

Stop & Shop strike over

The Stop and Shop strike is over, as the company and unions have reached a tentative agreement. Each union will have to...

Dive in to raise cash for a good cause

The positive energy in the pool at the Gleason Family YMCA was palpable as athletes, children and the members of the Wareham...

Kids learn about rare turtle species

Spring is in the air, and the animal kingdom is on the move. As the nesting season for turtles approaches, the New England...

Egg hunt with a twist

The fun began as the sun went down and nearly 200 children scrambled through the dark to collect the plastic eggs scattered...

Onset man wins a lucky million dollar ticket

The chances of winning millions are astronomical, though Michael Gullbrants of Onset became the 49th $1 million prize winner...

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