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Massachusetts man indicted for manslaughter in overdose death of his toddler, DA says
Donald Humes, 32, of Onset, was indicted by a Plymouth County grand jury on charges in connection with “a lengthy and in-depth investigation” into the 2022 death of his son Cameron Humee, said Cruz.
50 firefighters battle multi-alarm blaze at East Wareham, Massachusetts, home
WAREHAM, Mass. — Approximately 50 firefighters battled a multi-alarm blaze that ripped through a home in Wareham, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon, triggering a large fire department response. Firefighters rushed to the home at 85 Fearing Street in Onset, just off Route 6. Video from the scene showed flames shooting...
Plymouth man arrested for alleged domestic assault after air search
A man was arrested in Plymouth Tuesday who police say was allegedly involved in a domestic assault and battery. Massachusetts State Police Air Wing was called in to assist a search for a man in Plymouth. Police said Air 4 located the man near the Old Colony YMCA on Wareham...
Annual Tihonet Pond Fishing Derby to take place
The Wankinquoah Rod and Gun Club is holding its annual Tihonet Pond Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 2. The club has been running the derby for over 50 years. A.D. Makepeace Company has donated its property and partnered with the club to hold this year’s event. Held on the...
Man faces firearm charges after shooting incident in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — New Bedford police said the suspect in Monday’s shooting incident was arrested and charged. Mayor Jon Mitchell said on Tuesday that the incident was domestic and involved a stepfather and a son. Police said they responded to a report of a gunshot victim...
10 Mother's Day things to do: Sing with Elvis, arrange flowers or go out for brunch
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and we celebrate the mothers who do everything and anything for their children. Since 1907, the second Sunday in May has been set aside to celebrate all of the mothers and women in our lives. We wanted to find where you can take...
Meet Jared Fredrickson
Jared Fredrickson may be the youngest candidate running for town office — he’s a senior in college, graduating from the UMass Boston with a degree in political science and a minor in public policy — but he is already involved in Wareham’s civic life. Fredrickson said...
Dog paw-ty to celebrate anniversary of dog park
The Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham will hold a First Birthday Paw-ty for the Wareham Dog Park on Saturday, May 4. The park will be open all day, but the party is from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be human cake and pup cups, activites such as card making...
Meet Sarah Corbitt
Sarah Corbitt first found Wareham when she applied for a position as a reporter with the now-defunct Wareham Courier. She was living in Mattapoisett at the time, and drove into Onset to discover the area. “I saw Onset Harbor and I said, ‘Holy moly, that is one of the most...
Three candidates facing off for two-year Select Board seat
Three candidates are facing off for one two-year seat on the Select Board. Sarah Corbitt, Jared Fredrickson and Deneen Rose are all in the running. Wareham residents can cast their ballots on Tuesday, May 7. Precincts one and six will vote at Memorial Hall, 54 Marion Road. Precincts two and three will vote at Ethel E. Hammond School, 13 Highland Avenue, Onset. Precincts four and five will vote at Redman Hall, 845 Main Street, West Wareham. Visit the town clerk’s page on the Town of Wareham website for more information.
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