Wareham News

Annmarie Rita, known by residents for camping out in the Onset bandshell, died when the vehicle struck her at about 8:45 p.m., police said.

Courtesy of Gamm Theatre Steve Kidd , Jeanine Kane and Wendy Overly appear in "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" at Gamm Theatre in Pawtucket through June 2. Starlight Productions: Holding auditions for "A Starlight Disney Cabaret," 6 p.m. May 26.

Police are investigating the death of a woman who was killed tonight when she was hit by a motor vehicle while walking in the area of the Liquor Locker, Routes 6 & 28.

Gov. Deval Patrick has nominated an attorney from Wareham to serve as an administrative judge on the Industrial Accident Board at the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents.

For the first time in 25 years, Boston to Cape Cod rail service is being restored, with weekend trains from South Station to Hyannis beginning in May.

CARON: of New Bedford, Friday, May 17, 2013, Jeannette , 94. Widow of Edward Caron.

Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce will present "SBA Resources for Small Business" from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at the chamber, Zero Main St.

The third of eight children, Edith grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts and worked as a bookkeeper before her marriage to Sidney Lansky, a prominent New Bedford attorney.

Teachers, paraprofessionals and support personnel with at least two decades of service to the town's public schools were honored by the School Committee at a recent meeting.

Melvin M. Prada, 71, died Monday, May 13, 2013, unexpectedly at his home. He was the husband of Katherine "Katie" R. Prada.

Acting on the recommendation of Chairman Peter Teitelbaum, selectmen voiced differing opinions Tuesday night on adopting a policy that would permit members of town committees, boards and commissions to attend and participate in meetings through remote devices.

The Bourne-Wareham Kiwanis Club will host a forum at 6 p.m. May 30 on the town's emergency readiness plan.

BROWN, Daniel M., 41, 255 Old Town House Road, West Yarmouth; violating abuse prevention order, Jan.

Anyone concerned about putting a plug in the Cape's youth drain - what this paper called "Generation Exit" in a special series four years ago - should be celebrating today.

Cesarean delivery rates have been rising across the country for a decade. But state public health specialists are trying to understand why the rates are higher at some Massachusetts hospitals than others.

U.S. Rep. Bill Keating will be the guest speaker at the Wareham Democratic Town Committee's annual Spring Breakfast on Sunday.

An accomplished musician, martial arts enthusiast and teacher, Daniel was a loving son, brother, nephew and friend.

Selectmen and the School Committee reconciled their fiscal differences at a joint meeting Thursday night and will present a balanced budget to Town Meeting in June.

A demolition firm began tearing down this week three buildings that have been eyesores near Riverside Square for years.

Fashion/Art Show Fundraiser: Presented by Mercy Meals and More, 7-9 p.m. May 10.