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Used car dealership coming to town

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a Class II license for Gateway Motors of Wareham, LLC, a new business that will...

Wareham’s oldest resident remembers the past, gives advice

Wareham’s oldest woman, Mary Rose, lives in the house she was born in on Onset Avenue in 1914. She can remember when her...

Wareham, meet Wareham

Wareham’s Historical Society hosted a presentation on Monday night by Jon Wright about the history of Wareham — but not...

Trey’s Ride rumbles through Onset

The ground rumbled underfoot at the Onset VFW on Sunday as 80 motorcycles pulled out of the parking lot to honor the memory...

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Wareham

Another year is in the books for the United States of America. Community-wide celebrations are in store across Wareham,...

Garden of Opposites: Summer reading at the Library

Kids can explore a “Garden of Opposites” at the Wareham Free Library this summer during the summer reading program. Starting...

Community supports Onset Fireworks at auction

More than 150 people packed Mezza Luna on Thursday night to support the Onset Bay Association’s campaign to put on the...

Slavin reminds residents of sign bylaws

Selectmen Alan Slavin took time at the board’s June 18 meeting to remind residents to follow the town’s sign bylaw,...

Charter Review Committee seeks two more members

The Charter Review Committee is seeking two more members. The Town Charter is a legal document that outlines the structure...

PCT Federal Credit Union awards scholarship to Wareham Student

Continuing a 33 year tradition of supporting higher education among youth in the community, PCT Federal Credit Union has...

Wareham Firemen’s Association awards scholarships

The Wareham Firemen’s Association is proud to congratulate the following hard-working 2019 Scholarship recipients: Coleby J...

Wareham Garden Club awards scholarships

The Wareham Garden Club is pleased to announce the most recent recipients of scholarship awards for high school students...

Village Associations team up for Fall Festival

Kat Jones of the Onset Bay Association and Tracy McGraw of the Wareham Village Association are teaming up for the first...

Onset-Wareham Fireworks seeking donations

The Onset-Wareham Fireworks are in need of donations as $13,000 still needs to be raised. The Annual Auction will be held...

Free summer lunches for kids and teens

The USDA Summer Food Service Program will be offering free lunches for kids and teens at a number of locations across...

Talk to Rep. Gifford

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

Zoning official’s development appears to violate zoning law

Four new homes being built by Zoning Board of Appeals Chair Nazih Elkallassi in West Wareham are raising questions and...

Official responds to Waste Day concerns

A hazardous waste day held on June 1 was quickly overloaded , leading to lines stretching down Charge Pond Road with long...

Verilife parking lot dismissed by Zoning Board of Appeals

The proposal to build a 60-spot parking lot for marijuana dispensary Verilife at the site of the old Greer Lumber Yard at 59...

Public hearing addresses proposed marijuana processing facility

A Colorado-based marijuana company made its case for a special permit to move into the Tremont Nail site. On June 12, Organa...

Rollin’ with his homies

The toys in Wareham Boys and Girls Club director Kenny Fontes’ office aren’t just fun to play with — he also thinks they can...

Board of Selectmen appoints Director of Inspectional Services

The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to approve David Morris as the provisional Director of Inspectional Services...

Officials work to improve Rte. 6 safety

Following the most recent pedestrian accident at the crosswalk across Rte. 6 near Swifts Beach Road, the Road Commissioners...

Residents can opt-in to community aggregation electricity

Wareham residents may opt in to a Community Electricity Aggregation program, beginning on July 1, to save money on...

Wareham High School PASS grads celebrate commencement

A proud group of 26 Wareham Cooperative Alternative School graduating seniors marched down the aisle on Wednesday to the...

Hazardous waste day turns many away

The Carver Marion Wareham Regional Refuse Disposal District’s Hazardous Waste Day itself turned hazardous on June 1 as...

Latest pedestrian accident raises concerns about Rte. 6 crosswalk

Following yet another incident of a pedestrian being struck by a car while crossing Marion Road near Swifts Beach Road,...

Onset Harbor Launch Service and summer shellfishing restrictions

The Onset Harbor Launch Service has been resumed as of June 1, according to the Wareham Department of Natural Resources...

Shangri La to seek community preservation funds for playground

Community preservation funding for a new playground for Shangri La could be on the warrant for Fall Town Meeting. Carole...

Summer of Love concert series announced

The Onset Summer of Love Concert Series will begin on June 26. Every Wednesday evening at the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell in...

Heading to the beach? Hop on the shuttle

Getting around Onset Village will be easier this summer as visitors will be able to catch the bus instead of hunting for...

Weight loss program patients celebrate its 15th anniversary

More than 250 bariatric patients celebrated the 15th anniversary of The Southcoast Center for Weight Loss on Saturday, June...

In the summertime, it's the rowing time

The first day of June began with warm weather and the Buzzards Bay Open Water Rowing Challenge. Ninety-five proud owners of...

Couple hopes to start cannabis business with production, social consumption lounge

Ericca and Justin Kennedy presented their plans for Whisk & Jane, a cannabis microbusiness, to the public at a meeting...

Democrats in Wareham to hold annual caucus June 1

Democrats in Wareham will hold their annual caucus at the Old Methodist Meeting House, Main Street at 10 a.m. on June 1. At...

Redevelopment Authority strategizes for future growth

After studying Wareham’s economic present and future, the Redevelopment Authority sees some problems and many opportunities...

Fire station on a budget

Plans for Onset’s new Fire Station were presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals at its May 22 meeting. After a request for...

Tobey Hospital expansion gets historic review

Tobey Hospital is one step closer to full approval for an emergency room extension, as the project received approval from...

80 Years and Growing! Wareham Garden Club celebrates its anniversary

For the last 80 years, the Wareham Garden Club has had a simple mission: Keep Wareham beautiful. The group has done so with...

Community outreach meeting for cannabis business

There will be a community outreach meeting for a multi-use recreational cannabis business at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 31, in...

Wareham honors fallen soldiers

Along with the rest of the country this Monday, Wareham residents paid a tribute to the men and women who died while serving...

Redevelopment Authority Public Workshop

The Wareham Redevelopment Authority is hosting a public workshop which will include an introduction to the authority,...

Oyster Festival draws record crowd

The sixth annual Oyster Festival was a rousing success, as some vendors sold out of oysters and festival-goers enjoyed the...

Rubber duckie, you’re the one

Slow and steady won the race at the Friends of the Wareham Free Library’s annual Rubber Duck Race on Sunday. The race, held...

Residents catch quahogs with the Coalition

On a warm Saturday afternoon, 20 people put on thick, rubber boots and waded into the water near Burgess Point to catch...

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

Capt. John Kendrick was a privateer during the American Revolution, the leader of a seagoing expedition that sparked the...

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...

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