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Onset resident honored for 50 years as a nurse practitioner

Onset resident Mimi Secor was given the American Association of Nurse Practitioners’ Sharp Cutting Edge award for her work increasing the scope of practice for nurse practitioners for many decades. The award is given to a nurse practitioner who has...

Things to do July 3-July 10

Saturday, July 5 Trail day fun Pull weeds, protect nature and enjoy the outdoors Saturday, July 5 from 9 to 11 a.m.The Wareham Land Trust invites guests to the Red Brook Trail Network to pull invasive Japanese Knotweed. Tools will be provided but...

No need to fear, those critters are here to entertain and educate

From Central America, to Madagascar and even as far away as Australia, many crawly critters and slithering snakes made an appearance in an unexpected place. On Wednesday, July 2, Joy Marzoff brought out 10 animals from around the world for over 100...

Town looks to add more parking for Lopes Playground

With many renovations to Lopes Playground done, the town is looking to add more parking to increase access to the park. In a Tuesday, July 1 Select Board meeting, chair Judith Whiteside said the town will be looking to add five to eight new parking...

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 journeys. Each year, Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultural Center, Inc. awards two $1,000 scholarships to Wareham High School...

Sounds of saltwater: Grace Morrison kicks off tour with hometown show

“Where the salt of the earth is as real as the smile on your face when you finally give up on the traffic on the bridge to the cape,” is the line Grace Morrsion said best describes Wareham from her latest album. Morrison, a Wareham native now living...

A show one auto be at

Steer clear of bad vibes at the Car & Motorcycle Show Saturday, July 12 at the Elks Lodge on 2855 Cranberry Hwy. The show is being put on by the Downshifters Car Club in support of Cleanup Agawam Mill Pond. There will be trophies and a 50/50 raffle....

Catch, record, conserve: The turtles in our waterways

A swift waddle, a small trail of bubbles and the female Diamondback Terrapin was gone. Ripples passed over the ridges of her armor-like plating as she swam away from Parkwood Beach. This Diamondback Terrapin, a medium-sized turtle that dwells in the...

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, Ethan Cavacas and Maverick Cavacas.

Thank you captain: Firefighter Chip Deblois retires after 39 years

As a crowd gathered around the Wareham fire station, claps, laughs and cheers were heard for Captain Chip Deblois as he began his transition from fire department leadership to retirement. During the send-off on Monday, June 30, Captain Courtney...

Onset Beach hosts hundreds of swimmers for Buzzards Bay Coalition swim

Over 300 swimmers and 46 kayakers made their way to Onset to raise over $200,000 in the name of environmental protection. The swimmers and kayakers participated in the 32nd annual Buzzards Bay Coalition swim held Saturday, June 28. The 1.3 mile swim...

Read ‘em and row: Annual Kayak Poker Run takes off

Instead of hitting the casino for a high stakes poker game, about 20 people hopped in a kayak for a chance to put the best hand together. The Onset Bay Association’s annual Kayak Poker Run was held Saturday, June 28 where about 20 participants...

Playtime! Kids experiencing homelessness get a new place to play

For children living in homeless shelters, there’s a new service in Wareham dedicated to letting kids be kids. Horizons for Homeless Children is an organization working to support kids living through homelessness and in homeless shelters across...

Buzzards Bay Swim location changed to Onset Bay

For the first time in 32 years, the Buzzards Bay Swim will be held in Onset Bay. The change comes with concerns that possible rain before the event could cause sewer overflows in New Bedford’s Outer Harbor. On Saturday, June 28, more than 300...

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 hit the disco. Each summer, the Onset Bay Association hosts a free concert series featuring a different band every Wednesday...

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 one step ahead. The Emergency Operation Center located on the fifth floor of the Multi-Service Center at 48 Marion Road is...

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 Caproiccio has spent a century lending a helping hand. At 103-years-old, Caproiccio is one of Wareham’s oldest residents and while her...

Things to do June 26-July 3

Saturday, June 28 Full house Suit up in life jackets and don't fold under the pressure: the annual kayak poker run returns. Those interested in the competitive watersport can attend the Onset Bay Association's Kayak Poker Run. Participants will...

JROTC students put skills to work in test unlike any other

Donned in camo, the Wareham High School JROTC students spent a week training in physically and mentally challenging activities that encouraged personal growth like never before. Eight students traveled to Fort Devens to participate in an adventure...

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 accident occurred the afternoon of Sunday, June 22. Onset Fire Department was first on scene where Assistant Chief Howard...

Cheers to beer and baseball

That Lucky Goat Brewery made music to people’s beers during the Wareham Gatemen Benefit Concert on Friday, June 13, the night before the Wareham Gatemen’s season opener on Spillane Field. The event was packed with Gatemen players, coaches, host...

Freedom will ring with the Fourth of July events

Have a blast and celebrate Independence Day with items that could be older than the country. The Wareham Historical Society will be hosting its 47th annual Antique Faire on Friday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. Admission is $5.00 and...

Cooling center to open to beat the heat

The Wareham Emergency Management is opening a cooling center on Tuesday, June 24 for the extreme heat in the forecast. The Multi-Service Center at 54 Marion Road will be open from noon to 4 p.m. on the first floor. Water bottles will be available to...

Don't sweat it: Heatwave drives community to the beach

The smell of sunscreen, ice cream and the ocean caught in the breeze as the community sought out a break from the Extreme Heat Warning that effected the East Coast. Mass.gov issued an Unhealthy Heat Alert from Sunday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 15...

Dumpster catches fire off Onset Avenue

A dumpster fire off Onset Avenue was reported around 7:24 p.m. Friday, June 20. The fire occurred behind 205 Onset Avenue where a dumpster was on fire and spread to a nearby fence. Upon arrival, Onset Fire Department Assistant Chief Howard Andersen...

Wareham residents to swim for family and a love of the bay

Six Wareham residents are hopping in the water in the name of environmental conservation and to swim from New Bedford to Fairhaven in the Buzzards Bay Swim. The 1.2 open mile swim takes participants past the Butler Flats Lighthouse and the New...

Buzzards Bay Coalition completes 1,600 acre land purchase

The Buzzards Bay Coalition recently finalized the purchase of 1,652 acres formerly owned by the Slocum-Gibbs Cranberry Company — permanently protecting forests, cranberry bogs and wetlands in Carver, Wareham, Rochester and Middleboro. The purchase...

‘Forever bonded together’: Warehamites befriend the Brits

With oceanic views, a tight-knit community, and rich history, two Warehams are so similar it’s hard to believe they lay nine hours apart. On June 6, a group of six Wareham, Massachusetts residents returned from a trip to Wareham U.K. where they...

Town receives funding from Plymouth County

The town of Wareham received $50,000 from the Plymouth County Commissioners as part of Plymouth County's American Rescue Plan Act. The multi-year plan to help states, territories, tribal and local governments to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has...

Things to do June 19-June 26

Friday, June 20 Looking for a bud For anyone with a little extra thyme Friday, June 20, the Wareham Free Library is hosting a Hypertufa workshop where participants can make their own garden planters. The workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12...

'No present danger to the public': Hazardous material spill contained

A box truck carrying hazardous materials spilled in the area of Maritime Drive and Great Neck Road Friday, June 13. The Wareham Fire Department responded to the spill around noon on Friday where crews worked for three-and-a-half hours to clean up...

Take a moment to ‘park’ it at Bay View

Bay View Park is now open. The first phase of the park’s reopening is taking place Monday, June 16. The park is open to the public with a temporary safety barrier along the new widened Onset Avenue sidewalk. The temporary safety barrier allows the...

Students find academic and personal success

Five Wareham High School students received scholarships in reward for their academic achievement, perseverance, leadership and deep community engagement—qualities that reflect the spirit and strength of the SouthCoast region. Students awarded were...

Free summer food program for kids returns

Free breakfast and lunch will be made available for kids 18-years-old and under through the Wareham Public Schools summer food program beginning on Tuesday, July 1. Meals will be available at Wareham High School located at 7 Viking Drive and the...

Patriotism burns bright on Flag Day

Worn, torn and faded flags succumbed to the flames as veterans saluted, watched and even added fuel to the fire. Patriots located around Wareham and the upper Cape region celebrated Flag Day as well as the U.S. Military’s 250th birthday on Saturday,...

School’s out and summer is in on the last day of school

Early mornings, late-night cramming and worrying about grades is on pause for the summer as students hang up their backpacks for the next two months. Wareham Public Schools dismissed students from their classrooms Monday, June 16 on the last day of...

Wareham Middle School announces Students of the Month for June

Wareham Middle School announced their three Students of the Month for the last month of the school year. Jason Avila was named Student of the Month for the fifth grade and his teachers praised his hard work in the classroom. “Jason is the best...

Show for the ages: Car show features classic muscle and sleek new designs

As classic tunes like Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” blared and even more classic cars had their hoods popped revealing restored engines and interiors, dozens of people gathered on Father’s Day to celebrate one dad’s love of cars. The second annual...

Hundreds make their voice heard as part of national protest against Trump

With hundreds of marines deployed to Los Angeles as protestors continue to voice disdain for the administration’s stance on immigration, millions of Americans gathered in protest of President Trump, claiming his time in the oval office reflects that...

Swinging into fun with the Lopes Playground reopening

Infectious laughter could be heard in Onset as children played and dashed around a completely reimagined playground. With a new accessible walking path, revamped basketball court and new playground equipment, the old wooden playground has been...

Hazardous material spill closes Maritime Drive and Great Neck Road

The Wareham Fire Department responded to a call about a box truck with a spill of an unknown substance in the back at approximately noon on Friday, June 13. The fire department responded to the area of Maritime Drive and Great Neck Road to...

Sex offender arrested for recording woman in Target fitting room

Gregory Mattos, 37, of Mashpee was arraigned Tuesday, June 10 after allegedly recording a woman changing in the Target fitting rooms located at Wareham Crossing. The Wareham Police Department was dispatched to the store Monday, June 9 after a...

Identity, condition of motorcyclist injured on Glen Charlie Road still not released by police

Wareham Police said they still have no information to release five days after witnesses reported a motorcyclist collided with a truck on Glen Charlie Road and suffered serious leg injuries. Wareham Week has reached out to police several times but...

Class of 1975 looking for classmates ahead of 50 year reunion

Celebrate 50 years since graduation with the Wareham Class of 1975 at the Rosebrook Event Center on July 19, 2025. Tickets are still available, and no tickets will be sold at the door. The following classmates have not been reached. If anyone has...

Middle School announces May Students of the Month

Savannah Hibbard was awarded the Student of the Month for the fifth grade. She is celebrated for her kindness, compassion for others, and always putting a smile on peoples’ faces. “Savannah is an awesome student who always brings a smile to my...

‘It’s great to see everyone doing something nice’: Wareham knows how to talk trash

While volunteers litter-ally lined the street and filled a dumpster with trash they found in the woods, Don’t Trash Wareham was off to a great start. Don’t Trash Wareham is a beautification event that has been taking place in Wareham since 2015....

Bridging the future: Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School class of 2025

Seniors turned to alumni as four years of hard work, dedication and perseverance culminated in Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School class of 2025’s graduation. Loved ones gathered to watch the children they saw grow take the final steps to...

'What we have done and what we're becoming,': Wareham High's class of 2025

From small hands of kindergarteners learning how to hold pencils to the seniors holding their diplomas firmly in their grasps, the Wareham High School class of 2025 looks ahead to the future with tassels turned and smiles plastered on their faces....

One dead in motorcycle accident on Cranberry Highway

A South Attleboro man was killed in a motor vehicle accident when his motorcycle collided with an oncoming car Thursday, June 5 in the area of 2309 Cranberry Highway. According to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office, Matthew Burns, 49,...

Multiple motorcycles involved in crash on Cranberry Highway

A motor vehicle accident involving multiple motorcycles being struck by a car was reported around 4:54 p.m. Thursday, June 5 in the area of 2296 Cranberry Highway. The accident closed the roadway for several hours but it has since been opened....