School • 30th June 2020

Making The Town Healthier, One Student At a Time

Every middle school student at Wareham Public Schools is getting extra life lessons when it comes to e-cigarettes and the dangers of vaping.

Fun • 18th June 2020

Wareham Garden Club Celebrates Young Poet

The Wareham Garden Club is all about making Wareham a better place. In warmer seasons, the club strives to spread community pride through beautification of the town, while during colder days it cultivates fun holiday events.

Police, Fun • 4th June 2020

Police Pick Up Pet Pig Perp

Wareham police apprehended an unusual perp: A potbellied pig who had absconded from the backyard of the Saccone family and was on the run.

CITY COUNCIL • 18th July 2020

Electronic Voting To Get Trial at Town Meeting

Wareham voters will take electronic voting for a test drive at the October 28 Town Meeting. Spurred by a desire to speed up voting and by concerns that hand-count voting makes some voters reluctant to vote differently than friends and neighbors, Town Moderator Claire Smith and other officials have for several years been looking into a system that would allow anonymous, button-pushing voting.

School, Fun • 16th July 2020

Decas School Unearths Treasures From 1994

Decas School alumni gathered on Monday night to celebrate the school's 50th anniversary and open a time capsule from the ancient, mysterious world of 1994. What did they find inside? Some dirt and roots that had broken through, but also artifacts of precious memories of their childhood and fun student days.

City Council, Local Government • 4th June 2020

As Sea Levels Rise, Wareham Is At Higher Flood Risk

Warming seas and melting sea ice are causing sea levels to rise, and putting Wareham coastal homes and infrastructure at increasing risk of chronic flooding. Elise Leduc, a coastal scientist from the Woods Hole Group, presented a first look at what roads and structures are vulnerable to damage during a major storm at a public event on Thursday.

Remembrance • 3rd June 2020

Honoring A Fallen Officer, Renaissance Man

The 14th of December marked a dark milestone for the community. It has been 20 years since Wareham Police Officer Christopher Argentinis was killed in the line of duty.

Hospital, City Council • 16th July 2020

Speaking Out On Maternity Ward Closure

Local nurses, obstetricians, midwives, elected officials and women’s advocates gathered at the Rosebrook Event Center on Wednesday night to fight against Southcoast Hospitals Group’s decision to close the maternity unit at Tobey Hospital.

School, City Council • 16th July 2020

Low Score, No Raise For Schools Chief

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kimberly Shaver-Hood “needs improvement,” according to her annual evaluation by the School Committee. Made public at the committee’s November 15 meeting, the evaluation involves each committee member giving her a 1-100 numerical “grade” and making written comments on her job performance.

Court, Stabbing • 3rd June 2020

Man Charged In Double Stabbing In Wareham

A Buzzards Bay man is facing assault charges after police arrested him for stabbing two people at the Rosewood Motel in East Wareham.

Sports • 3rd June 2020

Girls Soccer Team Secures First Win

Team chemistry is one of the most critical elements of any team sport. Thankfully, the members of the Wareham Girls Soccer team have just that.

Police, Court • 3rd June 2020

False Alarm, Violent Response, Car Chase, New Outfit

Police were kept busy with two wild, unrelated incidents that landed two men in District Court.

Event • 3rd June 2020

Chili Contest Packs The Heat

Chili cook-off contestants offered up their unique recipes to warm the bellies of the Wareham community at Stone Path Malt. Participants got creative with their stews, giving attendees a variety of flavors to sample. The most creative ones included chocolate, lime, and white chicken.

Police, Fun • 3rd June 2020

Police Officers Give Student A New Bike Following Theft

When a bike was stolen from a 20-year-old Dunkin Donuts worker in East Wareham, the Wareham Police Association did more than investigate the crime. They bought her a new bike.

Event • 18th July 2020

Aging Gracefully Classic Car Show Rolls Into Town

Wareham residents took a trip down memory lane on Saturday thanks to the 50 classic cars on display during the Classic Car Show at the Tremont Nail Factory hosted by the Onset Bay Association.

Feature • 18th July 2020

Boy Scout Project To Help Properly Retire Flags

Three American flags were retired with proper honors during a Saturday ceremony at the Wareham American Legion Post 220. And it all got started with a 15-year-old Upper Cape Tech student, Douglas Santos.

14th August 2020

Play Before Play Before You Buy At Special Needs Toy Store

In the heart of Wareham, there is a toy store like no other. Located on 171 Marion Rd., Piecing It Together provides specialized toys for children with autism, ADHD, or other sensory issues. All items are available for kids to try out before they buy them.

Event • 18th July 2020

'Meet Me at the Tremont' Sheds Light On Historic Factory's Future

Laughter, chatter, music, and the aroma of fresh food filled the Tremont Nail Factory on Saturday night as Wareham residents and friends celebrated the site’s 200th anniversary during the Meet Me at the Tremont gala.

CITY COUNCIL • 30th July 2020

City Council Hears Testimony About Potential Closing of Project SOAR

The Boston City Council’s Committee on Homelessness, Mental Health and Recovery met Tuesday to discuss the city’s plan to close the Project SOAR drug treatment facility at the end of the month.