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Yvonne A. Foote, 88
William “Bill” George Titus, 80
Grant helps Wareham Fire Department replace equipment
Car fire extinguished on Route 25
Two charged in connection with Ulta, TJMaxx thefts
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Todd J. Barboza, 54
Quirk, Corbitt, take Select Board seats in Town Election
James (Jimmy) L. Collins, 69
Car fire extinguished on Route 25
Two charged in connection with Ulta, TJMaxx thefts
News
‘Multiplicity of solutions’ for next 20 years of sewer
Wareham’s municipal sewer system will need to process around 3 million gallons per day by 2024. However, the town has a lot...
Things to do: Week of May 9
THURSDAY, MAY 9 Weigh in on wastewater A draft of a comprehensive wastewater management plan for Wareham’s town sewer is...
Weekly headlines with Wareham Media, May 9
Wareham Week has partnered with Wareham Media to create a short weekly show touching on some of the previous week’s top...
Quirk, Corbitt, take Select Board seats in Town Election
Wareham will welcome two new faces to the Select Board as Sherry Quirk and Sarah Corbitt won three-year and two-year seats...
Laughing all the way to the library
Comedy, said comic Aimee Schwab, is kind of like reverse therapy. “You have to listen to all my problems, and I get paid...
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Schools
Middle School crowns Students of the Month
The Wareham Middle School has announced its Students of the Month for the months of April. Peyton Rivera is the April...
DECA attends international conference
Students with Wareham DECA earned the opportunity to attend the International Career Development Conference which took place...
Elks name Student of the Year
The Wareham-New Bedford Elks Lodge #73 held an annual dinner to honor its Student of the Month recipients on Wednesday, May...
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Opinion
Opinion: Ode to a Gleason YMCA legend
Dear editor, Physical issues prevent me from going the Gleason YMCA as I once did. What follows below is a shout out to...
Opinion: Make sewer billing more fair
I moved to Wareham a little over 5 years ago mainly because of the low real estate tax rate. I couldn't stay in my hometown...
Opinion: Vote for climate representation
We are in a planetary climate crisis. If it were World War II, each neighborhood would be mobilized, sacrificing for our...
Opinion: Why forests and sand matter
To the editor: Most of Wareham gets its water from a single place, the Plymouth-Carver sole-source aquifer, underneath the...
Opinon: Boys basketball expresses ‘heartfelt grattitude”
To the community: We, the members of the Wareham Vikings Boys Basketball Team, would like to extend our sincere...
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Obituaries
Yvonne A. Foote, 88
WAREHAM – Yvonne A. Foote, 88, of Wareham, died Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion. A...
William “Bill” George Titus, 80
BUZZARDS BAY – William “Bill” George Titus, 80, of Buzzards Bay passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Tobey...
Todd J. Barboza, 54
WAREHAM - Todd J. Barboza, 54, of West Wareham, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2024, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham....
James (Jimmy) L. Collins, 69
James (Jimmy) L. Collins, 69, of Carver, Ma passed away on March 20, 2024. Born in Wareham on Jan. 20, 1955, he leaves...
William (Bill, Wild Bill) D. Titcomb, 83
William (Bill, Wild Bill) D. Titcomb of Marion, MA, passed away at the age of 83 on April 30, 2024. William was born in...
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Pedestrian injured on Onset Avenue
‘Multiplicity of solutions’ for next 20 years of sewer
Things to do: Week of May 9
Weekly headlines with Wareham Media, May 9
Quirk, Corbitt, take Select Board seats in Town Election
Gatemen gear up for season
High School Baseball keeps swinging
Laughing all the way to the library
Military pay, budget approval on Onset Fire District Meeting agenda
Scout works on Eagle project at Battleship Cove
Sports
Gatemen gear up for season
The start of the 2024 season of the Cape Cod Baseball League is just over a month away, and the Wareham Gatemen have hopes...
High School Baseball keeps swinging
The Wareham High School baseball program has struggled to attract participants over the past few years, said Head Coach...
One game at a time for softball
Wareham High School Girls Softball has had a winning season so far, going 7-3 though Monday, April 29. It’s “not bad,” said...
Golfers scramble to support Turning Point
As golf balls sailed through the air on Sunday, April 28, golfers hit their drives secure in the knowledge that their play...
High School athletes take to the track for outdoor season
Track may look similar done indoors and out, but there are some differences, including a few more events, said Head Coach...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Pedestrian injured on Onset Avenue
This story will be updated with more information when it becomes available. Early Saturday morning, a pedestrian was...
Onset man indicted for 2022 death of toddler
BROCKTON — An Onset man, Donald Humes, has been indicted on one count of manslaughter and two counts of reckless...
No injuries reported in Fearing Street house fire
Fearing Street resident Barbara Hathaway went outside of her house after hearing a loud noise and saw that her neighbor’s...
Former Selectman to stand trial for child rape, battery
A trial date has been set for former Wareham Select Board member James Potter, who was arrested in 2022 on charges that...
East Wareham man charged with impaired driving in Whitman crash
WHITMAN — An East Wareham man will be charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs after crashing an SUV...
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People
Kidney donation a lifesaving, ‘life changing’ experience
The need for organ donations is high, as Wareham resident Robin Murphy discovered through personal experience. Last year,...
Local author publishes Narrows Crossing Restaurant inspired crime novel
While investigating a fire that consumed a commercial scalloper in the fictional world of Paul Rooney’s first novel, “Widows...
Buckland's retirement takes effect
Wareham's longtime director of Planning and Community Development, Ken Buckland, has officially entered his retirement. ...
Lunk Alarm rings in the end of chemotherapy for Onset resident
When the “Lunk Alarm” sounds in a Planet Fitness, it is often meant to indicate someone is interfering with the maintenance...
A changing of the guard: New EMS director assumes his duties
After 42 years of service to the town, former EMS Director David Evans has retired, leaving the department in the hands of...
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Happenings
DECA to hold community yard sale
Wareham High School DECA invites the community to join its yard sale held Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 7...
Registered Democrats to meet
Registered Democrats who are looking to get involved with activities related to upcoming elections are invited to gather at...
Land Trust presents plein air drawing
Join art enthusiast Julia Ledo for an outdoor drawing session at the beautiful Marks Cove Conservation Area, as part of the...
‘Five darn good poets’ at the Stone Church Cafe
Just in time for National Poetry Month, on Tuesday, May 21, five Massachusetts poets take the stage for a poetry round robin...
Remove invasive species at Red Brook Trail
The Wareham Land Trust has announced its first May trail workday as part of its bimonthly trail day initiative. Volunteers...
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From Our Members
Mozart & More at The Shepherd Center
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 10
Join New Bedford Symphony Concertmaster Jesse Holstein and Principal Viola Anna Griffis for a...
Southcoast Health Welcomes Seven New Providers across the System
Southcoast Health
May 10
FAIRHAVEN, FALL RIVER, DARTMOUTH, NEW BEDFORD and WAREHAM, Mass . – Southcoast Health is pleased to...
Take the Password Challenge!
ACT Smart IT
May 10
For the past several years, Hive Systems has calculated how long it would take a hacker to crack...
Summer Programs for Ages 3-15
Friends Academy
May 10
It’s almost summertime! If you’re still looking for a safe, fun summer camp option for your child,...
Annawon Weeden: Historical Journey of Mashpee Wampanoag
Marion Art Center
May 10
Saturday, May 11, 1:00-2:30pm Location: Community Center of First Congregational Church 144 Front...
Volunteering on the SouthCoast
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
May 09
Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. for a presentation on...
A video to enjoy from the NBSO
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
May 07
New Bedford Symphony principal flute, Timothy Macri, borrows from Bedřich Smetana to introduce an...
OPEN HOUSE THE VILLAGE AT PLUMB CORNER
Christine LaCava - Jack Conway
May 06
What is a Prize-Linked Savings Account?
BankFive
May 06
Let’s face it – saving money can be hard! When you have extra cash on hand it can be tempting to...
First Citizens’ FREE Community Recycling Event
First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union
May 06
First Citizen’s Federal Credit Union will be hosting a Free Community Recycling Event on Saturday,...
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Upcoming Events
Today
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Annual spring rummage sale to be held
9:00 am
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12:00 pm
‘Spring into bloom’: Wareham Garden Club to hold...
5:30 pm
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Test your tastebuds with chili contest
5:30 pm
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OBA Chili Contest Returns May 11!
7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Make Hunger Disappear
Tuesday, May 14
6:00 pm
Registered Democrats to meet
Wednesday, May 15
6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Ha-ha-namaste: Laughter yoga at First Congregational...
Thursday, May 16
1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Volunteering on the SouthCoast
1:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Volunteering on the SouthCoast
Friday, May 17
10:00 am
Free recovery walk and talk
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Classifieds
Condo Rental@British Landing in...
Painting
Dave's Home Repair
AFFORDABLE HAULING
WOODWORKER/CRAFTSMAN
Waynes handyman and more
Neighborhood Yard Sale - Saturday...
Guitar rental
Help Wanted, Part time
Housing Specialist needed for...
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Real Estate
Ready for Affordable Living in Style?
Wareham
189,900.00
This lovely 2 bedroom 1 bath manufactured home at 55+ Great Hill features a brand new roof, new...
LaForce Realty
SOLD! Cliffside Cottage in Eastham
Hometown
510,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 315 Nauset Light Beach Road Rear in...
Upper Cape Realty
Sold By SueAnn Murley at Divito Realty
Wareham
715,000.00
SOLD! This handsome 3-Family in Onset Center! Listed and SOLD in under a week!
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD! Mashpee
Hometown
525,000.00
Upper Cape Realty is excited to share that we have closed on 57 Old Colony Drive, Mashpee! Listing...
Upper Cape Realty
New To The Market!***SOLD!***
Wareham
319,000.00
Bright & sunny in a lovely water influence neighborhood!! Cute ranch style home with 3 bedrooms...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
Briarwood Beach Beauty -Waterviews, Beach and Boating Access!
Wareham
509,000.00
Room for everyone at this well appointed and updated raised ranch - nearly 2300 square feet of...
LaForce Realty
SOLD! 3 Bedroom Mobile Home
Wareham
124,900.00
$124,900 - 3 Bedroom Mobile Home Location, Location, Location! Convenience to almost all amenities...
Upper Cape Realty
WHITE ISLAND POND FRONT VACATION RENTAL (WEEKLY)
Wareham
1,700.00
Looking to get away? This house is perfect for your next vacation! Enjoy this giant White Island...
LaForce Realty
Sold!
Bourne
399,000.00
Sold Wonderful Location- TWO Family Home at the Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay!
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
SOLD on Little Bay Ln! Buzzards Bay
Bourne
810,000.00
Waterfront on Little Buttermilk Bay! Welcome home to this lovingly cared for custom built home with...
Ginny Lewis, Realtor ~ Divito Realty Inc
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