Two middle schoolers receive ‘Scotty Award’ Wareham Middle School gave the Scotty Monteiro Jr. Award to two students, Kale Lisle and Taraji… Voters hit the polls as Election Day approaches With less than two weeks until Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters in Wareham have already begun… Onset firefighters graduate from firefighting academy John Catrino, Sean Ellertson, Ryan Martell, Curtis Riley, William Shanahan and Logan Varley of the… Tune into town politics: Fall Town Meeting on Oct. 26 Voters will soon have a say on whether to delay the police chief’s retirement, expand a downtown… Picking season: Autumn brings cranberry harvest It’s cranberry harvest season. Since late September, picker machines have cruised bogs, and crews… What's New Frank A. Hennessey, III., 57 William J. Madden, Jr., 96 About 22% of voters have already voted or requested mail-in ballots Tickets on sale for Wareham High School Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony Upper Cape Tech earns top spot in Massachusetts Most Popular Tune into town politics: Fall Town Meeting on Oct. 26 Letter to the editor: Thank you to a police officer Onset firefighters graduate from firefighting academy Voters hit the polls as Election Day approaches Sewer plant may bring in more revenue after Town Meeting News Two middle schoolers receive ‘Scotty Award’ Wareham Middle School gave the Scotty Monteiro Jr. Award to two students, Kale Lisle and Taraji Ribeiro, for the month of… Picking season: Autumn brings cranberry harvest It’s cranberry harvest season. Since late September, picker machines have cruised bogs, and crews have collected enough… ‘No Kings’ protesters urge people to vote early There have been protests against President Donald Trump outside of Town Hall every Saturday for over a year and a half… Jumping the pond: Sister city guests from Wareham, UK hit the town It’s not quite home, but our Wareham is still their cup of tea. The town, with its flowing river and Onset Village, is… 14 district teachers receive professional status Town teachers are hard at work and sharp as a point. Fourteen district teachers achieved Professional Teacher Status, which… Schools Student smarties: Wareham middle school's outstanding students Three oustanding students were selected as the middle school's September students of the month: Jounir Bebawy, Kali Hall and… Superintendent plans to address AI, technology use Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson wants to tackle early literacy and limit technology use. Her hefty improvement plan for… PASS program offers afternoon schooling to earn high school diploma Jenna Athamni, 18, is in her first semester of college today. But there was a day that she believed she wouldn’t finish… Opinion Letter to the Editor: Thank you to our first responders To the editor: To All Involved, In reference to the May 12, 2026 unfortunate incident that occurred at Target’s side… Letter to the Editor: Vote early and make your voice heard To the Editor: I urge my fellow citizens: Vote and vote early. Your vote is your voice. Your voice tells your story. Your… Letter to the Editor: Thanks from Unleash the PAWsibilities To the Editor: The Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham’s 8 th Unleash the PAWsibilities Area Youth Creative Arts Contest… Letter to the Editor: Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is great To the Editor: The Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is an absolute treasure. Wareham is lucky to be home to such… Letter to the Editor: Thank you Tom for 45 years of volunteer work To the Editor: The Swifts Beach Improvemmt Association would like to shout a huge THANK YOU to Tom Pilleri for his annual… Obituaries Frank A. Hennessey, III., 57 Frank A. Hennessey, III., 57 of Wareham passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He is… William J. Madden, Jr., 96 Ohio-William J. Madden, Jr., 96, “Bill” of Ohio formerly of West Wareham and husband of the late Rita (Guarino) Madden,… Barbara Hultgren, 93 Barbara Hultgren, 93, passed away on October 13, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1933, to Edmond and Agnes Hill and grew… Russell Gregory Neary Russell Gregory Neary, a proud Marine, devoted family man, loyal friend, and lifelong resident of Massachusetts, passed… Paul Santos Sr., 57 Paul Santos Sr., age 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by the people who meant the most to him. Paul was the beloved… Two middle schoolers receive ‘Scotty Award’ Voters hit the polls as Election Day approaches Onset firefighters graduate from firefighting academy Tune into town politics: Fall Town Meeting on Oct. 26 Picking season: Autumn brings cranberry harvest ‘No Kings’ protesters urge people to vote early Jumping the pond: Sister city guests from Wareham, UK hit the town 14 district teachers receive professional status Wareham Village expansion to be discussed at Town Meeting Girl Scout earns Bronze Award for emergency responder stuffed animal drive Sports Legendary Gatemen shortstop inducted into Cape League Hall of Fame One of the great Gatemen will be immortalized in Yarmouth. Kevin Nicholson, who won the Pat Sorenti MVP Award during his… Youth Soccer shoots it out with Elks Wareham Youth Soccer Club athletes and Wareham-New Bedford Elks members shot it out at the annual Soccer Shoot on Saturday,… Police, Fire & Courts Town acquires new emergency rescue vehicle The town's Emergency Management Department has a new high-water rescue vehicle to respond to flooding, severe storms,… Dangerousness hearing set for New Bedford man with four assault counts NOTE: The Oct.1 hearing was postponed until Nov. 5. A judge will hold a dangerousness hearing for a New Bedford… People Girl Scout earns Bronze Award for emergency responder stuffed animal drive Ainslee Manduca broke her first bone at 11 months old. She and many of her family members suffer from osteogenesis… Long awaited Harvest Moon takes over Onset The long awaited Harvest Moon festival brought thousands to Onset on Oct. 11, with an antique car show, petting zoo and… This girl is on fire: Onset’s first female career firefighter joins ranks Jenna Klemp is on fire this year after becoming the first female career firefighter at Onset Fire Department. The 22-year-… Wareham sips and strolls the afternoon away Thousands of children, families and furry friends gathered at Besse Park on Oct. 3 for the Sip & Stroll Harvest Fair.… Wareham graduates win Cape Verdean culture center's scholarships Gabriella Perry and Drayson Andrade won the Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultrual Center's Mary V. Rose scholarship this year. The… Happenings 12 Knots fundraiser for Buzzards Bay Coalition Oct. 22 The restaurant 12 Knots, formerly known as the Towne Tavern, will hold a fundraiser for Buzzards Bay Coalition on Thursday… Walk for Down Syndrome awareness Join local walking team Lydia's Posse for the Buddy Walk on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. Walkers will meet at Onset Pier. The… Protest sign workshop Oct. 9 The Wareham Free Library will host a protest sign-making workshop at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, for ages 11 to 18. The… Ghost stories on Wickets Island Oct. 13 The Wareham Free Library and Buzzards Bay Coalition/Onset Bay Center will host an evening of campfire ghost stories Tuesday… Organize your photos Oct. 14 The Wareham Free Library will host a photo organizing workshop with personal photo organizer Sue Baracchini at 6:30 p.m. on… Business Wareham Village expansion to be discussed at Town Meeting Main Street and nearby areas could be redeveloped to welcome new businesses into town. The expansion of Wareham Village… From Our Members A Haunting Musical Journey New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Oct 23 South Coast Chamber Music Series Presents All Souls October 31 and November 1… New! Music for all ages with Sara Achorn Marion Art Center Oct 23 the MAC welcomes Sara Achorn as our new music instructor. The MAC and Sara are featuring lessons… Demarest Lloyd State Park: Parking, Tides and Sandbars Tides Real Estate Oct 22 From TIDESTIDES is a team affiliated with Real Broker MA, LLC, a licensed Massachusetts real… The Magic of Lyn Friends of Dartmouth Libraries Oct 21 Join the Friends of the Dartmouth… Exceptional Homes, Extraordinary South Coast Living. Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS Oct 20 Helping buyers and sellers navigate the South Coast’s luxury, waterfront, coastal, and… Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Hooded Sweatshirt Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Oct 19 A great gift idea for the upcoming holiday season. This super soft hooded sweatshirt… 2026 Sea Glass Splendor Ornament Available! Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Oct 19 The Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber is happy to announce the 2026 collectible ornament is… The Psychology of Scams: Common Tactics Fraudsters Use to Trick People BankFive Oct 19 It’s common for emotions to influence decision-making, especially when you feel stressed, scared… EVENING BUSINESS CONNECTIONS NETWORKING EVENT Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce Oct 16 Join the Cape Cod Canall Region Chamber of Commerce for our November Evening Business… The Wildflower Nook Co. Book Popup at Tide & True Tide & True Sep 20 Calling all book lovers! Come shop Wildflower Nook Co's "Blind date with a book" sets, kids books,… Upcoming Events Today 1:30 pm to3:30 pm Mahjong Mondays at the Wareham Free Library 4:30 pm to6:30 pm Trunk or Treat at Damien's Pantry 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Wednesday, October 28 7:00 am to8:30 am Friendship breakfast at First Congregational Church Thursday, October 29 6:00 pm to8:00 pm Best Friends Learning Center trunk or treat Oct. 29 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, October 30 3:30 pm to5:00 pm Halloween coming to Main Street Oct. 30 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm