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Bookworm gives back big to Damien's Food Pantry

Will Boucher and his bouquet of $100 bills. Photos by Brandy Muz

What began as an interest in the happenings at Damien's Food Pantry turned into a full-blown donation project to get local children to hit the books and for money to go toward…

Wareham man charged following Onset bar stabbing

Steven's Lounge. Photo by Brandy Muz

A Wareham man was arrested in connection with a stabbing inside of a bar in Onset Tuesday, Feb. 2. The Wareham Police Department responded to a disturbance at Steven's…

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Wareham resident makes deans list

Wareham resident Ethan Potito earned a pot on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute's deans list for both A and B terms in 2025. Potito, a 2024 graduate of Wareham High School, was the senior soccer captain for Viking's boys soccer. He is pursuing a...

Update: Pedestrian struck on Cranberry Highway

Arial shot of the accident. Photo source: David Curran

A car struck two pedestrians, killing a 57-year-old woman, on Cranberry Highway around 8:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1. The passenger of the vehicle, a Volvo, said they immediately pulled over and called 911 to report the incident that occurred at 2796...

Wareham Middle School names students of the month

Wyatt DeCosta, Matthew Martin and Helena Roux. Photo source: Wareham Middle School

With Janurary on its way out, Wareham Middle School is recognizing three standout students. Fifth grader Wyatt DeCosta is praised by his teachers for his kindness, positive attitude and sense of humor in and out of the classroom. "Wyatt is a kind,...

Winter isn't over yet: Wareham braces for cold temperatures

Municipal Maintenance works to clear snow on Main Street. Photo by Bobby Grady

Frigid temperatures and potentially powerful winds in the forecast have many Warehamites bundling up. Wareham Emergency Management recommends using the National Weather Service for up to date and accurate weather information. Current predictions...

"Warm food in cold bodies," churches help to feed the unhoused

With more snow and cold temperatures on the horizon for Wareham, community members are coming together to ensure those without a place to go are fed. Danny Warren, a local businessman and owner of Warren's Harborview, has been assisting the...

New Wareham Land Trust property is home to unique habitats but in need of work

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The Wareham Land Trust recently acquired a new property that is home to several unique habitats but is in need of cleaning up before it can be used. The Follo-Beecher Woodlands is located in northwest Wareham off Beaver Path near Gault Road. The...

Gas and water main break closes Camp Street in Onset

Camp Street where the incident unfolds. Photo by Brandy Muz

Residents are urged to avoid the area of Camp Street in Onset following a water and gas main break. According to the Onset Fire Department, crews are currently on scene metering homes to ensure the safety of residents. The incident is ongoing....

Water main break closes Camp Street

The broken valve to the water main. Photos by Brandy Muz

With water trickling onto Onset Avenue, Camp Street is closed following a water main break. Residents in the surrounding area could see interruptions in service and discolored water as crews from Onset and Wareham Water Departments are on scene. The...

Snow removal to close main roads

Snow removal on Main Street began in the early morning Thursday, Jan. 29. Photo by Bobby Grady

Following a storm that covered most of Wareham in over a foot of snow, the Muncipal Maitenance Department is temporarily closing roads for snow removal. Main Street will be temporarily closed with no estimated time of opening, Thursday, Jan. 29...

The Wareham Veterans Council's fight to promote patriotism could start with you

Town Hall where the council will meet. File photo

After seven years of silence, the Wareham Veterans Council is looking to hold its first meeting… it just needs a quorum first. The Wareham Veterans Council is a board that supports veterans with recognition and organizes events around town like...

Wareham man charged with trafficking cocaine, possession with intent to distribute

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A Wareham man has been charged with trafficking cocaine and possession with intent to distribute Class B following his arrest Friday, Jan. 23. Charles Lehr, 53, was arrested after the Wareham Police Criminal Investigation unit with members of the...

Residents get out and about after snowstorm

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Following 14 inches of snow that blanketed the town, Wareham and Onset residents got out of the house, most with shovels in hand, to either clean up or enjoy the snow. While many businesses remain closed Sunday, Jan. 25 and Monday, Jan. 26, Marc...

What to know about the snowstorm hitting Wareham

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Wareham is just under 12 hours into a snowstorm predicted to bring over a foot of snow and with the storm predicted to end Monday night, here is what the town has gotten so far. As of 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 the National Weather Service reports...

Selectman Joey Still talks first year on the board, goals for the future

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When Joey Still became the youngest person elected to the Select Board, he wanted to be a voice, and an example for the town’s younger population on how the youth can make a difference in town. From representing the needs of Wareham residents on...

There is Samoa where that came from: The cookie selling masters of Girl Scout Troop 64968

From left, Ainslee Manduca, Chelsea Smith and Faith Coste. Photos by Brandy Muz

Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs… oh my! The Wareham Girl Scout Troop 64968 is setting up tables all across town as cookie-selling season is afoot. With patrons of the 7/11 at 3 Barker Road gasping in glee as they entered for their usual snacks,...

Temporary on-street parking ban to be put in place due to expected snowfall

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With heavy snowfall expected on Sunday, Jan. 25 and Monday, Jan. 26, residents parking on the street should start looking for off-street parking now. The Wareham Police Department is reminding residents that from Nov. 1 to April 1, on-street...

Construction site near Town Hall to house equipment, materials for Route 6 bridge project

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Construction is being done near Town Hall to clear space for materials and equipment being used to replace the bridge on Route 6 over the Weweantic River. The construction includes not only clearing space but also resetting some of the stone walls...

Wareham stands out in support of Minnesota

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Wareham for Law and Democracy organized a standout in solidarity for Minnesota following the recent actions of ICE in the state. The advocacy group has held three protests against ICE since Jan. 10 following the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good by...

Selectman Marcus S. Gomes talks first year on the board

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Marcus S. Gomes was elected to the Select Board in the spring 2025 election and one year into the job, he said listening and learning will hopefully turn into proactive action over the next year. The 33-year-old disc golf enthusiast and full time...

With a powerful snowstorm on the way, here's how Wareham is getting ready

Shoppers in the aisles of Shaw's preparing for the storm. Photos by Brandy Muz

With heavy snowfall expected to begin in the early afternoon, Sunday, Jan. 10 the town of Wareham is in deep preparation mode. The National Weather Service is predicting over six inches of snow starting Sunday going into Monday. While stores...

Southcoast Health, Wareham Police install helipad near Town Hall

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A helipad has been installed just off Viking Drive near Town Hall to serve as an additional landing site for first responders other than the Tobey Hospital location. The helipad was paid for by Southcoast Health who partnered with the Wareham...

Town looking to replace hvac system at library, estimated cost over $2 million

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The town is looking to replace the Wareham Free Library's heating, ventilation and air conditioning system and Town Administrator Derek Sullivan is estimating a $2.5 million price tag. Sullivan said while “band-aid” and partial repairs have been...

Carver Select Board chair Mark Townsend enters 2nd Plymouth District representative seat race

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Carver resident Mark Townsend announced his candidacy in the 2026 race for the 2nd Plymouth District state representative seat. Townsend will be running as a republican and will be competing for the Republican nomination against incumbent John...

Longtime Carver town official Sarah Hewins confirms candidacy for 2nd District Plymouth representative seat

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Longtime Carver Selectwoman Sarah Hewins confirms she is running for the 2nd District Plymouth representative seat. Hewins is currently the only Democrat in the race but Republican incumbent John Gaskey and Carver resident Mark Townsend are running...

Three new modern shows slated for latest Wareham Media programming

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Ever wondered what “Dancing with the Stars” would be like in Wareham? What about a show like “60 Minutes”? If so, then look no further than Wareham Media’s latest program. Wareham Originals aims to produce modern television shows with a local spin...

New deli and sandwich shop proposed for Onset Avenue

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A new restaurant called the Deli at Onset Bay serving old-school style sandwiches has been proposed to move into the storefront on Onset Avenue previously occupied by Cape Cod Lobster Rolls. The proposed deli’s owner Jean Sullivan and manager Josh...

Town receives $250,000 for Onset band shell renovations

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The town received a $250,000 grant to help make the seating and walkways at the Onset band shell compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The grant was announced at the Tuesday, Jan. 20 Select Board meeting by Town Administrator Derek...

Onset man pleads guilty in toddler overdose death

Brockton Superior Court. File photo

An Onset man, 34-year-old Donald Humes, pled guilty in Brockton Superior Court Tuesday, Jan. 20 to one count manslaughter and two counts of reckless endangerment of a child in the methadone overdose of his son, two-year-old Cameron Humes. Humes...

Update: Onset structure fire claims lives of two dogs, no people injured

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A structure fire at 3 North Water Street unit B Tuesday, Jan. 20 claimed the lives of two dogs, according to Onset Fire Chief Jeffery Oswald. Oswald said the department received a call from a neighbor about smelling smoke around 4:15 p.m. and upon...

There's snow place like Wareham

Peaches and Seven paws their play fighting for a photo. Photos by Brandy Muz

A snow day in Wareham is snow joke as many around town took advantage of the weather. The community was out and about following a storm that left much of the South Coast with several inches of snow Monday, Jan. 19. Wareham recieved six inches...

Pour Farm Tavern opens Wareham location

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The Pour Farm Tavern’s Wareham Main Street location is officially open for business after 10 months of work. “We are so excited to bring great craft beer and all the breweries we work with to Wareham,” co-owner Jen Mchugh-Cardoza said. The New...

Get a boating safety certificate at this one day class

A one day Boat America Safety Course will be offered the second Saturday of each month from February through May to give boaters a Boat America Safe Boating course certificate and identification card from the U.S. Coast Guard. The classes will be...

Representative Bill Keating pops into protest

Representative Bill Keating with Manfred Wiegandt. Photo source: Manfred Wiegandt

9th District of Massachusetts U.S. Representative Bill Keating joined the weekly Wareham for Law and Democracy standout in front of Town Hall, Saturday, Jan. 17. Wareham for Law and Democracy is a local advocacy group and one of its founding...

From Bourbon Street to Main Street, Ms. Lisa's offers Wareham a taste of New Orleans

Terron Jackson and Elise Zarcaro at the counter inside the business. Photos by Brandy Muz

Ms. Lisa's New Orleans Cuisine is a restaurant rooted in love. From its name to the very reason it came to Wareham, everything about the space at 208 Main Street comes from the heart. In fact, the story of the eatery starts with couple Elise...

'Everybody deserves to feel pretty for one night': The Gleason YMCA's sew good prom dress drive

Four dresses have been donated so far in the drive. Photos by Brandy Muz

Getting dolled up in glitzy dresses and spending the night dancing away at prom with friends is something most high school students dream of. That's what Special Events Coordinator Cathy Longfield for the Gleason Family YMCA is aiming to make sure...

Wareham Free Library celebrates 35 years of lending, learning and more

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2026 marks 35 years of work for the Wareham Free Library and its board of trustees plans on celebrating not only the work done since its opening but also the long history of the library. “We want this to be a real community event because the...

School Committee, high school staff discuss artificial intelligence pros and cons

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Wareham High School is looking to tackle artificial intelligence in the school through a newly formed committee , according to Wareham High School Principal Scott Palladino. The artificial intelligence committee is made of high school faculty...

Main Street home brought to new life four years after fire

The home at 426 Main Street with its new siding. Photo source: Bill Bachant

The home at 426 Main Street that sat vacant and charred since 2022 will soon be filled with residents again thanks to Lakeville construction company, Bachant Builders alongside owners Peter Buckley and Robert Desmond. The multi-family home went...

Onset resident makes the deans list

Onset resident Corynn Fader was named to the Fall 2025 dean’s list at Hofstra University. Fader majors in music business and earned a spot on the dean’s list by recording a 3.5 grade-point-average for the semester.

Wareham DECA delivers at district competitions

The group of DECA students who attended Districts. Photo source: Wareham DECA.

The Wareham High School DECA students brought their all to Hyannis for the 2026 district competition. Students traveled down the cape Thursday, Jan. 9 to Friday, Jan. 10 to face off in a competition against 15 high schools across the region...

Frustrations rise among residents over proposed Safe Harbor Marina expansion

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Two new buildings, including one more than double its current size, could be coming to the Safe Harbor Onset Bay marina and residents who live near the marina have voiced opposition to both the project and the property owners. Rebecca Hemsley, one...

The purr-sonable cat that runs Wareham's Aubuchon

Manager Dan Carneiro and Cinder, best friends fur-ever. Photos by Brandy Muz

Those purr-using the aisles of the Aubuchon Ace Hardware at 137 Marion Road should mind their ankles while shopping, as one employee has a knack for swatting at pant legs. With four paws, a hot pink collar and an attitude like no other, Cinder the...

Wareham high’s standout December students

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Wareham High School is honoring two standout students for the month of December. Sajeiri LaFranchise was named the high school’s student of the month and Aniya Rose was named the Scotty Monteiro Jr. Foundation Scotty Award winner. The high school...

A smash hit: New burger joint pops into town

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A new local burger joint is coming to town and the entrepreneur running it only recently finished high school. Alex Swierkowski is a 19-year-old Wareham resident and recent Upper Cape Cod Technical Regional High School graduate who is smashing into...

'People are really angry' ICE protest brings dozens to Town Hall

Sean McMills waves to passing cars honking in support. Photos by Brandy Muz

Following the shooting of Renee Good by ICE officers in Minneapolis, protests have broken out across the country shouting claims of injustice, brutality and murder. Though over 1,000 miles away, Wareham community members showed up to air their...

Dolphins found in Beaver Dam Creek turning new tides upon return to the ocean

The dolphins were loaded onto a soft mat and transported by a team from International Fund for Animal Welfare. Photos by Brandy Muz

Things for the two dolphins rescued from the marshes of Beaver Dam Creek are going swimmingly after the pair were released off of a beach in West Dennis weeks ago. At approximately 10:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 the Wareham Department of Natural...

‘Drastic’ building expansion proposed for Safe Harbor Onset Bay marina

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Two new buildings, including one more than double its current size, could be coming to the Safe Harbor Onset Bay marina. Property owner Safe Harbor Marinas, an organization that owns and runs marinas globally, is proposing to tear down and replace...

Town receives $112,000 for coastal management plan updates

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The town received $112,000 from the state to put toward updating the Wareham Harbor Plan, a document outlining how the town manages the environmental growth and impact of its coastal areas. “It’s basically the strategies for managing coastal harbor...

A swan-of-a-kind vintage store comes to Onset

The door inviting customers into the cozy shop. Photos by Brandy Muz

Offering vintage goods, furniture and antiques from across the pond, Vintage Swan opened its doors to bring old items to new homes. The store located at 255 Onset Avenue is owned by Amy Banzi of Plymouth and is a "mix" of European wares. Banzi...

Town receives over $600,000 for preliminary studies to remove Parker Mills Pond Dam

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The town received a $642,200 state grant to be used for preliminary studies before removing the Parker Mills Pond Dam. The dam, located in the Wareham River across from the former Tremont Nail Factory, has closed Elm Street and been classified as a...