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A quahog in the hand is worth two in the sand. Photos courtesy: Kat Garofoli Kids who would usually be at the Boys and Girls Club for the summer take part in a swimming lesson. Students from the Wareham CARES summer program kayak. Onset Bay Explorers take a ride with Onset Bay Center Program Manager Quentin Chafee. The Onset Bay Center is buzzing this summer with a full slate of programming, including everything from sailing lessons to oyster growing to water safety for families.  And many of ...

Ronald Besse has quite a stake in the Wareham School District. As a parent to five kids, who range in age from seven months to 13 years old, Besse — in his own words — “is going to be in the school system for a very long time.” This long-term involvement in the district and Besse’s belief that “children need more of a voice” in their education is ultimately what convinced Besse to run for office, he said.  Currently, Besse serves as vice chair of the Conservation Commission. He...

Madison Czopek Feb 18, 2021 Volunteer Francis Gouillart holds a sign to let those driving on Charge Pond Road know there are free meals available at the YMCA on Jan. 29. Photo by: Madison Czopek. A free meal distribution program designed to combat childhood food insecurity in Wareham, the Tri-Town and surrounding communities is expanding, according to the Marion Institute’s Executive Director Liz Wiley. The Marion Institute collaborated with the Shah Family Foundation and the Greate...

A free meal distribution program designed to combat childhood food insecurity in Wareham, the Tri-Town and surrounding com

Wicked Local WAREHAM – School Superintendent Kimberly Shaver-Hood is suing the town, the School Committee and three members individually for discrimination based on her sexual orientation, gender, age and protected activity. Shaver-Hood is described in the complaint as a 64-year-old lesbian. The complaint was filed with Plymouth County Superior Court on Dec. 24. The protected activity comes into play because she had previously made a formal complaint to the town of discrimination. The individ...