Firefighter almost falls through roof during house fire A firefighter nearly fell through a roof in the afternoon of Friday, March 20 while battling a two-… Students and teachers face off in annual spirit week basketball gameStudents and teachers joined together to play a basketball game culminating spring spirit week at… Wareham School Committee reconsiders school choice participation While participating in school choice — the option for students to apply for attendance at schools… Construction on Route 6 bridge begins After weather-related delays last month, construction has begun on the bridge connecting Wareham… Update: Car crashes into mobile home residenceA vehicle crashed into a mobile home residence located at 178 Pine View Terrace in the Great Hill… What's New Francis E. Ellis Sr., 71 Francis J. “Frank” Carlozzi, 86 Dine with DECA Most Popular Update: Car crashes into mobile home residence Construction on Route 6 bridge begins Could 'Paper or plastic?' be a thing of the past? Firefighter almost falls through roof during house fire Wareham School Committee reconsiders school choice participation News Students and teachers face off in annual spirit week basketball game Students and teachers joined together to play a basketball game culminating spring spirit week at Wareham High School on… 20-year sewer and river improvement plan proposed The Sewer Department has announced its latest Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, which would to reduce nitrogen 79… Helping Cranberry Manor II and Beaverdam Creek this Spring Town Meeting Residents will be voting on two projects that would use Community Preservation funds during Spring Town Meeting on April 27… Richard Bowen to continue as town counsel Town Counsel Richard Bowen is adding on to his 38 years representing the town of Wareham. He is specifically continuing his… Visitors chow-da down for a good cause Hundreds of people flocked to Fishing for the Mission’s fourth annual Chowdah Fest on Saturday, March 14 to sample a… Schools Curtain closes on the Vikings Theater festival run After weather-related school cancellations and delays pushed back competition dates, students gave it their all on stage in… Standout February students of Wareham Middle School February was full of snow and star students as Wareham Middle School recognizes three students of the month. Fifth grader… Extra snow days push back last day of school Wareham Public Schools are allotted five snow days per school year. Due to recent blizzards and inclement weather, the… Opinion Letter to the Editor: The lack of communication with snow removal shutting down Main Street An unfortunate series of events led to much unnecessary frustration on Thursday January 29, 2026. Main Street Wareham was… Obituaries Francis E. Ellis Sr., 71 Francis E. Ellis Sr., age 71 of Wareham, MA (formally of Plymouth), was surrounded by his loved ones when he went home to… Francis J. “Frank” Carlozzi, 86 WAREHAM – Francis J. “Frank” Carlozzi, 86, of Wareham, died Friday, March 13, 2026 at his home in Wareham. He was the… Valmore “Val” D. Crete, Jr., 88 SANDWICH – Valmore “Val” D. Crete, Jr., U.S. Air Force (Ret.), 88, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 6, 2026 at his home… Kelly McGanty, 45 PLYMOUTH – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly McGanty, 45, of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Kelly… Elizabeth P. Chambers, 83 WAREHAM – Elizabeth P. (Antinello) Chambers, 83, of Wareham, passed away on March 7, 2026, at home. She was the wife of… Firefighter almost falls through roof during house fire Students and teachers face off in annual spirit week basketball game Wareham School Committee reconsiders school choice participation Construction on Route 6 bridge begins Update: Car crashes into mobile home residence 20-year sewer and river improvement plan proposed Could 'Paper or plastic?' be a thing of the past? Helping Cranberry Manor II and Beaverdam Creek this Spring Town Meeting Richard Bowen to continue as town counsel Visitors chow-da down for a good cause Sports The big shots: Wareham boys basketball win 2026 state championship Miles and miles away from the comfort of the Montague Gymnasium and the streets of Wareham, the boys basketball team took… Wareham boys basketball beats West Bridgewater, advances to finals The Wareham High School boys basketball team have made it to the MIAA finals after beating West Bridgewater High School 80-… Wareham Vikings boys basketball beats Wahconah Regional to advance to semifinals WAREHAM — The Wareham Vikings boys basketball team secured a spot at the state semifinals after a win against Wahconah… Sweet sixteen means bittersweet goodbye for Vikings girls basketball A jam packed gymnasium two-and-a-half hours away saw the Wareham Vikings girls basketball team give it their all one last… Wareham Tigers girls wrestling pins down state titles Months of hard work on the mats paid off in a day full of awards for Wareham. Wareham Tigers Athletics Association… Police, Fire & Courts Fall River man arrested in connection to Wareham drug trafficking investigation Wareham police arrested a 39-year-old Fall River man Friday, March 7, on multiple warrants connected to a recent narcotics… Wareham man arrested on fentanyl, cocaine trafficking charges Police arrested a 37-year-old Wareham man Friday, Feb. 20 after serving a narcotics search warrant at a residence in… People Town Clerk's office brings tunes to Town Hall The Wareham Town Hall at 54 Marion Road has seen many things throughout its 87 years, from elections to countless Christmas… Retro games restored to former glory thanks to one Wareham resident When people visit Sean Hibbard’s home arcade, they may expect the latest gaming console paired with a flat screen television… How one Chili's server keeps giving back throughout the year Jess Hanlon has been a server at Chili’s in Wareham for three years and when customers with kids walk-in, they get more than… Happenings Grow in education with the garden club scholarship Be-leaf in the possibility of higher education. The Wareham Garden Club is offering $2,000 scholarships to qualifying high… Boys basketball will give it their all at UMass Lowell Wareham Vikings boys basketball made it to the MIAA finals after beating West Bridgewater High School 80-66 on Tuesday… It's a-boat time to learn how to build a rowboat Onset Bay Center will offer a free youth boatbuilding program this spring for students 11 to 15-years-old. The eight week… An art-tastic scholarship opportunity The Bourne-Wareham Art Association will host its annual Art Achievement Award, offering financial support to local high… Throwing beanbags for a cause If its between staying home and giving back to the Onset Bay Association, there shouldn't be much of a toss-up. The first-… Arts 'Rooted in abstract' Wareham's own Pinklids readies for album release With successes like performing at Boston Calling behind them and a future with opportunities knocking at their funky-shaped… A game show, Baylor Twift and a whole lot of hijinks with Wareham High School Theater The stage is set in more ways than one with Wareham High School's submission to the annual high school theater festival.… Business Hold your horses! Is that a new cafe in Onset? Offering coffee, refreshers and dirty sodas, there's a cafe slotted to open in the Onset neigh-borhood. Frothy Bit… Golf cart dealer set to tee off in Wareham If golf is of interest to community members, a new golf cart business just might be the right cup of tee. South Shore… From Our Members Happy Retirement, Penny! Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Mar 19 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Saturday,… The Golden Thimble Pop Up at Tide & True Tide & True Mar 04 We're so excited for The Golden Thimble to pop up at Tide & True Saturday March 28th 10am-2pm!… Chamber Concerts March 28 & 29 New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Mar 18 South Coast Chamber Music Series Presents “Story Time” March 28, 3 PM, St. Gabriel’s… Southcoast Health Expands Clinical Teams with Four New Providers Southcoast Health Mar 18 Southcoast Health is pleased to announce that the not-for-… It's BACK! Unplugged starts the year with a first! Marion Art Center Mar 18 Donn Legge & Ed Ledwith are bringing the smooth to the first Unplugged concert of the year… Free Checking in Massachusetts? How 18/65 Accounts Help Teens and Seniors BankFive Mar 16 For teens learning how to manage money and older adults living on fixed incomes, bank fees can… Mary Cassatt, A New Woman Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Mar 16 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Tonight! New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Mar 14 TONIGHT! Stay… Damien's Pantry Closed 3/26 Damien’s Pantry Mar 13 Damien's Pantry will be closed March 26th, 2026. Please visit us on Saturday March 28th… Damien's Pantry Bingo Night - Fill A Card, Fill A Plate Damien’s Pantry Mar 13 Looking for a night out that’s anything but ordinary? The Fill A Card • Fill A Plate Bingo… Upcoming Events Today 1:30 pm to3:30 pm Dine with DECA 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Wednesday, March 25 6:30 pm Flutter-by the butterfly presentation 6:30 pm Thursday, March 26 3:00 pm to9:00 pm Enjoy Lucky Goat Brewing & Support Damien's Pantry Saturday, March 28 10:00 am to2:00 pm The Golden Thimble Pop Up at Tide & True 10:00 am to 2:00 pm