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The Falmouth Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction.

Notable incidents from Monday June 3, 2013

Police responded to a report of assault and battery on John Parker Rd. at 8:44 a.m.

Police were called to Depot Ave. to preserve the peace at 9:00 a.m.

Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Jones Rd. at 12:18 p.m.

Police arrested Tina M. Melvin, 38, of East Falmouth while responding to a report of shoplifting on Teaticket Hwy. at 2:25 p.m. Melvin was charged with two counts of shoplifting by asporation.

Police responded to a report of larceny on Gifford St. at 3:19 p.m.

Police responded to a report of a drug law violation on Davisville Rd. at 3:26 p.m.

Police arrested David L. Hill, 55, of Falmouth while responding to a report of a domestic disturbance on Rolling Acres Ln. at 4:36 p.m. Hill was charged with simple assault and battery.

Police responded to a report of a threat on Palmer Ave. at 6:33 p.m.

Police arrested Kimberly Sue Geggatt, 43, of Falmouth while responding to a report of shoplifting on Teaticket Hwy. at 6:46 p.m. Geggatt was charged with trespassing and shoplifting by asporation, 2^nd offense.

Police responded to a report of a party with loud music on Bacardi Ln. at 11:50 p.m.

Framingham-based Staples plans to close 40 stores in 2013, reported the Boston Business Journal.

During a call with analysts, Staples reported quarterly profits fell 9.2% amid soft demand for computers in North America and weak international sales.

Staples, headquartered in Framingham, started 2013 with 1,886 stores in the United States and Canada.

Staples, the largest office-supply chain in the U.S., has sought to trim costs by cutting jobs in Europe and reduce its North American retail space, reported the Wall Street Journal.

"I think when I look at our two biggest challenges, we've got to get the top line growing again and I think we've got to improve our results in international," Chairman and Chief Executive Ronald Sargent said during the conference call.

Sargent said in deciding to close a store the profitability of a particular store isn’t the only factor used. He said the company looks at what kind of benefit nearby Staples stores would see if one store closed.

Demos Parneros, the head of Staples’ North American operation, said there are about 750 to 800 stores with leases coming up for renewal within the next three years, reported the BBJ.

“It really comes down to a deal-by-deal situation,” Parneros told analysts on the call. “And if it really makes sense to pull the trigger and close the store, we’ve been aggressive in doing that if it makes sense for us. If we feel like the store’s profitability is good enough and even with risk for the next few years, it’s fine. We renew on a very short-term basis and we’ve been successful in doing so.”

Staples said sales of tablets and break-room supplies strengthened.

Sargent said the North American economy was improving at a "glacially slow" pace.

In Europe, where unemployment remains high, Sargent doesn't see a recovery until at least 2014, he told the Wall Street Journal.

The company's online business was a bright spot, with sales for that segment rising 3%.

Online sales have benefited from new product offerings, as Staples has added over 90,000 new items online over the past year.

Route 28 has been re-opened after being closed for two hours Wednesday morning after a dump truck collided head-on with a large truck.

The accident happened at where West Falmouth Highway meets Palmer Avenue at about 8:30 a.m. The road was closed as crews cleaned up the debris and fluids, according to Falmouth Police.

The driver of the large truck was taken to Falmouth Hospital with minor injuries.

Police are investigating.

UPDATED, 6:40 p.m.: The pilot from the Cuttyhunk crash has been identified as Allen P. Spaulding Jr., 70, of Wilmington, DE, in a bulletin from the Massachusetts State Police that concludes, "The facts and circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation and there will be no further updates this evening."

UPDATED, at 2:12 p.m.: State Police have reported that the pilot who died in today's crash is a 70-year-old Wilmington, DE resident.

They are not releasing more information about his identity or the flight details at this time. 

The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing by the State Police, the United States Coast Guard, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission, said State Police. 

UPDATED, at 1:41 p.m.: AP is reporting that the pilot has died. 

NECN has video of the plane wreckage that was takenly shortly after the crash.

UPDATED, at 1:30 p.m.: State Police said the plane is a 1965 fixed-wing Maule Bee Dee M-4-210.

The only person in the plane at the time of the crash was the pilot and police are not updating that person's condition at this time. 

The FAA and Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission are responding to the scene and will investigate the crash.  

UPDATED, at 12:15 p.m.: Firefighters are spraying the plane that is trapped in trees with foam. 

Emergency personnel are working to rescue the pilot. 

Original post at 12:05 p.m.: 

Emergency personnel are responding to a plane crash on Cuttyhunk Island, reported WHDH.

Fire officials believe the pilot is still alive and the Coast Guard has sent a helicopter to rescue the pilot.

Cuttyhunk Island is located between Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound.

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The Falmouth Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction.

Notable incidents from Tuesday June 4, 2013

Police responded to a report of breaking and entering at a residence on Chute Ln. at 9:43 a.m.

Police were called to Scranton Ave. to preserve peace at 9:53 a.m.

Police responded to a report of breaking and entering at a residence on Yale Dr. at 9:57 p.m.

Police responded to a report of a drug law violation on Worcester Ct. and Teaticket Hwy. at 11:45 a.m.

Police responded to a report of breaking and entering at a residence on Prince Henry Dr. at 12:29 p.m.

Police responded to a report of breaking and entering at a business on Surf Dr. at 3:06 p.m.

Police responded to a report of breaking and entering at a residence on Jones Rd. at 5:27 p.m.

Police responded to a report of larceny on Corrine Dr. at 6:24 p.m.

Police arrested Marcus Jeffers, 23, of Falmouth while responding to a report of domestic disturbance on Jones Rd. at 11:13 p.m. Jeffers was charged with malicious damage to a motor vehicle.

Police responded to a report of a party with loud music on Corte Real Ave. on 11:21 p.m.

The accident happened just after 6 p.m. Wednesday on Santuit-Newtown Rd., according to the Cape Cod Times.

Michael McNally, 51 of Marstons Mills, rescued Kadi Wells, 25, from the burning car following the accident. Wells, who is now listed in critical condition, suffered life-threatening burns and was taken to a Boston hospital for treatment.

Jonathon Wattley, 22, of Hyannis was driving the car when it crashed into a utility pole. Just after Wells was pulled to safety Wattley tried to run away from the accident, police told the Cape Cod Times. Wattley is now facing multiple charges including OUI, driving with a suspended license for a previous OUI charge and leaving the scene of an accident. 

The Cape Cod Times has video of the accident scene. 

The first tropical system of the hurricane season is headed toward Southern New England.

Tropical Storm Andrea is expected to make landfall in Florida Thursday evening before speeding up the coast to New England on Friday.

Andrea is bringing tropical downpours and lightning to the Gulf region though the winds are not packing much of a punch at this point, according to Channel 7 meteorologist Pete Bouchard.

The current forecast shows Andrea hitting the Cape Cod area from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning. Wind gusts are expected to reach between 20 to 30 MPH. Southern New England could get up to three inches of rain out of Andrea.

“I'm thinking that this early in the season, Andrea will lose much of her (wind) punch as she travels outside her comfort zone (that being the warm waters of the Gulf). That leaves the rain as the biggest threat to New England. That's when we start to squirm a bit. A track like the one shown would put most of the heavy rain offshore, sparing us a 1-3" deluge. My current thinking is to nudge this a bit farther west, putting us in the hot zone for tropical downpours. That said, this is hardly the last word on the track and rainfall forecast,” Bouchard wrote in his weather blog.

Is daily life really so tough?

Well, yes, it can be.

Here, though, is to keeping things in perspective. For more than a month now, Patch and Grape-Nuts have teamed up to present stories about your neighbors - neighbors who have faced challenges that would seem insurmountable to many of us. 

But not to the people we've featured in this series, Journeys.

Not surprisingly, the stories have generated dozens of comments on Patch and on Facebook: "Great story...""Thanks for sharing..." "So wonderfully inspiring..." 

And, so, here they are again. Great stories shared to inspire. Take a look at what these people have faced. Then click on the story to see their responses. And, feel better about things.

Local Woman Helps Run Girls Soccer Club in Haiti

For Taryn Silver, what began as a 10-day trip to Haiti in 2011 turned into a new home and close to 50 new friends.

A former Sharon resident, Silver helps run the Association Sportives des Jeunes Filles de Fond des Blancs (The Sports Association of Young Women of Fond des Blancs), a girls soccer club in the rural town of Fond-des-Blancs, about 70 miles west of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince.

The club offers an opportunity that Haitian women rarely get due to lack of funding, time and also due to the cultural roles Haitian men and women often play. 

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Cleanup Organizer Sees a Future of Smaller Footprints

Pat Conaway is "kind of a nut" about the environment, and when he retired from teaching in 2008, it didn't take long for him to find a number of productive ways to spend his time. He now sees hope in the young people who help him clean trails, waterways and roadways.

"I wanted to get people fired up about the environment, to try to encourage citizens to get involved locally," he said.

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Home Sales for the Love of Rescued Animals

Three years ago while on the Internet, Weston real estate agent Leslie Mann read a story on the Internet that horrified her: A female pit bull-type dog named Turtle had been abandoned in a wooded area in the middle of winter. 

Badly injured, Turtle showed signs of being a bait dog, one used to test the fighting instinct of a potential fight dog.

The Animal Rescue League of Boston stepped in to help, and nursed Turtle back to health through six months of treatment at Tufts Veterinary Hospital in Walpole. The story was enough to inspire Mann to raise about $6,000 for Turtle's treatment.

And even though Turtle is now on the mend, Mann and her husband, both agents with Gibson Sotheby's Realty in Weston, are donating $1,000 to the ARL from every home sale they make in the area.

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Death of Abandoned Dog Spurs Legislation Effort

One resident's efforts to find justice for a lab that died after being abandoned in a foreclosed property resulted with the filing of a bill to protect animals in similar situations.

"This is the bill that I want," said Lyn Gorka, a local real estate agent and animal rights advocate, who had spoken out for such a bill after being moved by the story of the 2-year-old Phantom that died after being abandoned in a foreclosed apartment. "I have been praying for this bill for two years and I am very, very happy. I want this law passed. I don’t want this to happen to any other dogs."

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Months After Heart Transplant, Woman Seeks To Give Back

It's not every day that a person gets to experience both sides of being an organ donor. 

But that's exactly what happened to Jane Tecce. After her son's death at the age of 24, his organs were donated. And now, Tecce is recovering from a heart transplant she received nearly two years ago, when she also received a kidney transplant. 

"My kids are starting to have kids now," Tecce said. "I'm being a grammy. I can't imagine not being here."

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Cancer Survivor Rides for Charity

In a 2001 motor vehicle crash, Gina Utegg sustained a serious brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, and had to relearn many life skills that most people take for granted.

Then, in 2009, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and endured surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments. 

Now, Utegg has opened up about the obstacles she's faced and what inspired her to overcome them.

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Tell Us: What’s the Biggest Challenge You’ve Ever Faced?

But what about your biggest challenges? 

In honor of the 60^th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic scaling of Mount Everest, Patch wants to know from readers across the country: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve ever had to overcome? 

The American Red Cross provided the following. 

Cape Air, one of the largest independent regional airlines in the United States, has signed on to join Ready When the Time Comes, a program that trains staff to respond to emergencies. 

"Cape Air team members are looking forward to the Red Cross training sessions that will enable us to assist in various types of disaster relief across the Cape and Islands." Cape Air President Linda Markham said. “We live and work in these communities and this new partnership with the Red Cross truly benefits all of us."

“We are absolutely thrilled about working with Cape Air,” explained Jarrett Barrios, CEO of the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts. “Cape Air is a strong community supporter and we are confident its contributions will be significant.”

Ready When the Time Comes is an innovative corporate engagement program of the American Red Cross. The purpose is to prepare teams of corporate employees to be ready immediately to help in a time of a local, large-scale disaster.

RWTC volunteers can serve as daytime responders to local emergencies, volunteers during non-business hours or as reserves that can be called upon for large scale disasters for jobs including sheltering, supporting first responders or providing support to the community.

“The American Red Cross and Cape Air are part of the fabric of the community on Cape Cod year-round,” said Hilary V. Greene, Executive Director of the Cape Cod and Island Chapter of the American Red Cross. “This partnership builds on that sense of community.” 

The program empowers community partners to be prepared for disaster, increases their capacity to respond to disaster and forges a valuable relationship with the American Red Cross. 

The Falmouth Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction.

Notable incidents from Wednesday June 5, 2013

Police went to Prince Henry Dr. on a follow up investigation at 12:39 p.m.

Police responded to a report of a party with loud music on Gifford St. at 1:06 p.m.

Police responded to a report of larceny on Carriage Shop Rd. at 1:41 p.m.

Police responded to a report of larceny on East Falmouth Hwy. at 2:16 p.m.

Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Gifford St. at 3:49 p.m.

Police responded to a report of an unwanted guest on Davedon Dr. at 5:43 p.m.

Police were called to Palmer Ave. to preserve the peace at 6:33 p.m.

Notable incidents from Thursday June 6, 2013

Police responded to a report of a party with loud music on Sippewissett Rd. at 1:24 a.m.

Police went to Ter Heun Dr. on a follow up investigation at 3:52 p.m.

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By Leslie Anglesey for Brazen Life

Your resume may only be a single page, but it's a potential minefield when it comes to your career. On one hand, you want enough information so the employer sees what a stellar candidate you are. On the other, you don't want to step into any pitfalls that will give the hiring manager reason to exclude you.

Here are the do's and don'ts for writing each section of your resume: 

Experience

DO tell an employer about your skills and experience that are relevant to the position. Customize your resume for each position you'd like to pursue. A cookie-cutter approach to looking for work is less likely to be successful.

DON'T list every short-term job you've held. If you've worked at a number of temporary positions, it may look as though you have trouble holding a job. The exception is writing about a temporary job or internship that's relevant to the position you're applying for.

More: More Employers Demand Twitter-Like Brevity On Applications

Contact Information

DO include your home phone number and main email address. Depending on how much privacy you have to take calls and pick up messages from a prospective employer at work, you may also want to include your cell number.

DON'T list your business phone number or email account on your resume. Your current employer may be monitoring your phone calls and email correspondence. Unless you want to be put in an awkward position or fired, you should keep all the details of your job search private.

If your cell phone was issued by your employer, you should consider it company property and make job search-related calls from your home or a personal device.

If you’re looking for a job in PATCH TOWN, check out our jobs page.

Social media

DO include a link to your LinkedIn profile if it will present you in professional manner. Go over it carefully before you share this information with a prospective employer. You'll want to make sure that anything you're writing will complement your resume.

DON'T share your personal Facebook or other social network links if they may contain anything you wouldn't feel comfortable seeing on a billboard in the middle of your city. Something you or a friend posted as a private joke may not seem very amusing to a hiring manager and could cost you a job offer. Err on the side of keeping your private life private.

Employment gaps

DO deal with any lengthy gaps in your employment history directly. If you took a year off from work to travel, for example, include that so that the employer can fill in this blank easily.

DON'T leave a blank space on the resume without an explanation. The employer may wonder if you have something to hide.

More: 4 Job-Search Tips That People Normally Pay Big Bucks To Learn

Related skills

DO tell a potential employer if you have international experience, especially if you're applying to a company with offices in other countries. If you've completed a study abroad semester as part of your university program, make sure this information is clearly highlighted.

DON'T tell an employer something the company doesn't need to know. This includes information about your country of origin, culture, race or nationality. You also don't need to reveal your citizenship status.

Volunteering

DO include volunteer experience on your resume. A recruiter may not necessarily consider a candidate with paid experience more desirable than a person who gave his or her time for free. As long as your volunteer experience fits with the job you're trying to land, include it in your resume.

DON'T list volunteer time if it would be a stretch to see how it would fit with the position. If you aren't sure you should add it to your resume, ask a trusted friend, an instructor or a career counselor for guidance. If they can't immediately see the connection, an employer won't be able to grasp it, either.

Follow these do's and don'ts to write a well-polished resume that shines. You'll find it easier to get invited for an interview, which is your chance to demonstrate how you can benefit the company. That will be your opportunity to sell yourself to the employer.

Leslie Anglesey is an educator at University of Southern California and an editor for writing services. If you have any questions, connect with her at Google+ or drop a line at les.anglesey (at) gmail (dot) com.

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By CareerBuilder 
By Robert Half International

Job seekers know the power of networking in their search for employment. But it's not just who you know; it's also who your contacts know. An effective way to make the most of your connections is by asking for referrals.

A referral is just one piece of the hiring puzzle, but it can support a well-crafted resume and help your application rise to the top of the stack. It's a recommendation made to a hiring manager, on your behalf, by someone who knows you both. 

What can a referral do for you? You may have one of several goals in mind when asking a contact to refer you: Perhaps you're hoping to set up an informational interview. Or maybe you've applied for an open position and hope to cement your candidacy with a personal endorsement.

A thoughtful recommendation gives context to your résumé and adds a stamp of approval from someone the hiring manager knows and trusts. It's a personal introduction that connects you with the company on a level that's deeper than the rest of the application process allows. A referral says, "This is someone to pay attention to."

If you’re looking for a job in PATCH TOWN, check out our jobs page.

What's in a referral? A strong referral has all the hallmarks of an effective cover letter -- it's persuasive, engaging and relevant. The advocate introduces you and explains how she knows you. Then, the person highlights the characteristics, values, experiences or skills that led her to endorse you. In closing, it might include a personal note or comment that reinforces the connection between your contact and the hiring manager.

A referral does not have to be formal. It can take many forms, from an email or social media message to a quick phone call or hallway conversation.

More: How to use your friends to get a job

How to use a referral: Tap into your network to find potential advocates -- and to help them help you. Here's how to ensure a strong referral:

• Ask the right person. Review your closest contacts -- friends, business associates, former managers or colleagues, coaches or mentors. Also make a list of companies you're targeting and positions for which you're applying. Then, determine where the two intersect. Reach out to prospective advocates who have ties to those companies, requesting that they speak on your behalf. Don't send a mass email, which will seem too impersonal. Many companies have incentive programs that encourage employees to refer qualified candidates for open positions. But your advocate doesn't have to work for the company you're pursuing. Your contact and the manager may be connected socially or through a professional or charitable group, for example.
• Provide enough info. Arm your advocate with enough information to make a solid recommendation. Share your resume and also be clear about how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the open position. Don't assume that your friend or colleague knows why you're right for the job. The more thorough you are, the better able the person will be to make a case for your candidacy.
• Follow up. Once your contact makes a referral, the ball's in your court. Follow up quickly so you don't lose momentum. If your advocate copies you and the hiring manager on an email, reply by acknowledging the introduction, attaching your resume and requesting a meeting. If your advocate sends a written letter or recommends you in person, wait a day or two and then reach out to the employer, mentioning your contact by name and asking to connect.
• Rise to the occasion. When a contact makes an introduction on your behalf or endorses your capabilities, the person is putting a little of his own reputation on the line. And if you don't shine brightly, it'll reflect badly on him. You owe it to your advocate to put your best into anything that follows from the referral. That means, for example, responding quickly to any inquiries from the hiring manager or thoroughly preparing for a resulting interview.

More: No.1 secret to getting hired in 2013

Don't forget the last step. Be sure to thank anyone who provides you with a referral. Send a handwritten note or a small gift card or take your contact out for coffee. And if someone you've asked for a referral politely declines, don't press. Not everyone feels comfortable providing a referral -- and it's not necessarily a reflection on you.

Biologists from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries detected a white shark off Monomoy Tuesday, according to a press release.

The shark spotted was a 13-foot female that was tagged by researchers in 2011.  

This is the first shark detected off the coast of Cape Cod this year.

Researchers believe white sharks come to Cape Cod to feed on the grey seals that migrate to the region every summer.

Officials are reminding beachgoers to use common sense when swimming. They recommend avoiding swimming at dawn or dusk, staying close to the shore and avoiding areas where seals congregate.