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School Committee seeks members as part of superintendent search committee

The School Committee is seeking members for the new superintendent search committee. Current Superintendent Matt D’Andrea is set to retire following this school year and the School Committee is looking to form a 13 member committee to find his...

Fall Town Meeting warrant closed

The Select Board voted to close the warrant for the Fall Town Meeting and approved submitted articles at the Tuesday, Sept. 16 meeting. Fall Town Meeting is set to take place at Wareham Highschool at 7 Viking Drive on Monday, Oct. 27. The warrant,...

Town receives last of Covid-19 relief funds

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

Rise and shine: Cranberry harvest gets an early start

The cranberry harvest is underway and A.D. Makepeace, one of the world’s largest cranberry growers, is expecting a good harvest, according to Makepeace’s Vice President of Marketing and Communication Linda Burke. “It’s looking good, in large part...

Missing Middleboro woman last seen in Wareham

41-year-old Amy Nadolny from Middleboro was last seen and heard from near Narrow's Crossing Restaurant at 1 Narrows Road in Wareham, Sunday, Sept. 7. A lifelong Middleboro resident according to her mother, Patrica Nadolny, she was last heard from...

Police raise $5,000 for kids with cancer

Wareham Police hit the links for a cause in the Wareham Police Association’s 7th annual golf tournament raising money for Cops for Kids with Cancer. Cops for Kids with Cancer is a non-profit that helps local police departments raise money for...

Town sends 20 year sewer plan for state approval

The town has submitted the comprehensive wastewater management plan for state review and the public will soon be able to provide their feedback on it. The plan outlines Wareham’s steps over the next 20 years to reduce nitrogen in town water by...

What does Wareham taste like?: Turning Point raises funds with food

Through endless chatter and good smells from every direction, those entering the Elks Lodge could feel the warmth of camaraderie from friends — and the heat plates beneath serving dishes. Turning Point's annual Taste of Our Town fundraiser returned...

State Sen. Kelly Dooner talks electric vehicles, gun laws and more at luncheon

LAKEVILLE — 3rd Bristol District State Sen. Kelly Dooner and other elected officials brought Beacon Hill to the South Coast to talk government transparency, economic policy and gun laws. Joining Dooner was State Auditor Diana DiZoglio attended as...

Wood you look at that: Classic car meetup combines modern metal with old school wood

While today’s cars are constructed with cutting edge materials, sometimes there’s nothing wrong with going back to the basics. Cars from the 20th century made their way out of the garage and into the spotlight during the 9th annual Woodie Car Show...

Relay for Life raises thousands for cancer research

Over 100 people walked laps to honor those who have battled cancer and raised thousands for cancer research. Relay for Life took place Saturday, Sept. 13 on the track near the middle school. The nine hour walking event has been held in Wareham...

Talk about a hands on event: D&J hosts third annual Touch-a-Truck

With cars parked bumper to bumper up Charge Pond Road and non-stop honking flowing through the trees, children exited the parking lot of Landscapes by D&J with looks of joy on painted faces. The third annual Touch-a-Truck event was held Saturday,...

Wareham Youth Soccer kicks off new season with goals of having fun

Usually with soccer games, when dozens of parents shout to their children that they're kicking into the opposing teams goal — it counts negatively to the overall score. But with Wareham Youth Soccer, there is no counting at all. The soccer club was...

Vikings girls volleyball is serving up a new season

With a spike of enthusiasm in the air for fall sports, Wareham Week is catching up with each team to get the scoop on the upcoming season, who the players to watch are and more. The girls varsity volleyball team is coming off of a 20 win three loss...

Level one drought issued for town

The town of Wareham under the guidance of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued a level one, or, mild drought status for Wareham Wednesday, Sept. 10. The department cites below normal rainfall from the last three months...

Wareham Fire Chief John Kelley returns to work

Wareham Fire Chief John Kelley returned to work for the first time in eight months after sustaining a work-related injury. “It’s nice to be back, it’s obviously a job that I love to do,” Kelley said. “I missed it when I was out but now I’m back and...

Ready, set, glow: Onset Bay turns neon

With the pink and orange sunset setting the scene, colors rippled through the dark waters of Onset Bay as dozens of neon-clad kayaks, paddle boards and canoes made their way around Wicketts Island and back. The Onset Bay Center hosted its second...

A beacon of new beginnings: Lighthouse Gate signs restored

With a new coat of paint and fresh flowers, the signs on the gate to the town of Wareham might look a little different to residents. The signs which read, “Welcome to Wareham, Inc. 1739” and “Gateway to Cape Cod” on the other were originally...

Beyond a Facebook post: Be Like Cliff

Before the ribbon cuttings, years of development and laughter of children playing on modern playground equipment — there was a man with a trash bag and a wagon who silently cleaned Lopes Park unprompted. Clifford Robinson, better known to the...

From Wareham to the White House and beyond: The chronicle of Brian Atwood

While working in Senegal at 25 years old, Brian Atwood was awakened in the middle of the night and told to rush to the embassy right away — a potential national security emergency needed his attention. Senegalese officials had found a surveillance...