TELL US: Who Won the Presidential Debate: Barack Obama or Mitt Romney?
President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney met Monday night at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. to debate foreign policy. Many pundits have likened the three debates between Obama and Romney...
View ArticlePre-Election Candidates Night
The League of Women Voters of Falmouth is hosting the pre-election Candidates Night. Mindy Todd, host of WCAI’s “The Point,” will moderate the event, according to a press release. Participants will...
View ArticleAnimal Control Call Leads to Arrest
Notable incidents from Saturday October, 20th 4:24 a.m.: Greengate Road, harassment, handled by officer 9:11 a.m.: Saint Anthony Lane, restraining order violation, report 10:26 a.m.: Oak Grove Avenue,...
View ArticleRomney or Obama: Who Won The Final Presidential Debate?
Massachusetts Republicans and Democrats both expressed confidence in their candidates after the final presidential debate, with Republicans citing Gov. Mitt Romney projecting an image of a "capable...
View ArticleTropical Storm May Hit New England Early Next Week
Do you remember that snowstorm that dumped snow and left large areas without power for days last October? Well, get ready for another potential Halloween storm. This time it likely won't bring snow to...
View ArticleVisions for Vacancies: What Should Go Here?
As part of our "Visions for Vacancies" column, we want to know—what kind of business would you like to see move into this space? Don't let zoning restrict your vision. This is just a fun exercise!...
View ArticleBarnstable County Unemployment Down Again
The State released the latest unemployment figures Tuesday. The unemployment rate for Barnstable County was 5.8%, a full percentage lower than September of 2011. "This continues the long term trend of...
View ArticleDomestic Disturbance Leads to Arrest in Falmouth
The following information was provided by the Falmouth Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Monday October, 22nd 12:12 p.m.: Cataumet Street, breaking and...
View ArticleFalmouth Police Chief Announces Retirement
Riello’s last day with the Department will be Tuesday November 13th, according to the Falmouth Enterprise; his retirement begins officially January 5th. Riello’s says he made the decision to leave...
View ArticleSOUND OFF: Is Youth Football Too Dangerous?
The suspension of coaches and officials involved in a Pop Warner football game that resulted in multiple concussions has drawn attention to youth football. In what the Boston Globe called "an...
View ArticlePilgrim Workers Contract Expires Tonight
Entergy's contract with 62 tech workers at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant expires at midnight tonight (Wednesday) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is ensuring that the plant is prepared in case of a...
View ArticleOuter Beauty Tips Lead to Inner Strength for Women with Breast Cancer
By the nature of its side effects, cancer treatment can make a private battle a very public affair. For a woman with cancer, having a bald head, pale skin or a missing breast can make her feel like...
View ArticleKennedy Relative Michael Skakel Denied Parole in Moxley Murder
Michael Skakel, a member of the famous Kennedy family who is serving 20 years to life in prison after being convicted of murder, was denied parole at a hearing Wednesday morning. The three-member...
View ArticleHow Many Millionaires Live in Falmouth
Like the Barenaked Ladies said in their hit song, "If I Had Million Dollars... ...I'd be one of 133 taxpayers in Falmouth who made at least a million dollars in 2010." OK, so those weren't the actual...
View ArticleNow a Hurricane, Sandy Still a Threat to Cape Cod
The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Sandy from a tropical storm to hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 80 miles per hour. The storm, bearing down on Jamaica at a pokey 14 miles per hour, is...
View ArticleYou Ask, Patch Answers: Halloween Activities
Here are a few Halloween activities close to home: The Tony Andrews Farm, in East Falmouth, is hosting the Halloween Kids Fest, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday October 27th and Sunday October 28th,...
View ArticleFalmouth Women Arrested for Shoplifting
The following information was provided by the Falmouth Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Tuesday October, 23rd 11:09 a.m.: Teaticket Highway, shoplifting,...
View ArticleWarren Up in Polls, Herald Endorses Brown: Who's Winning?
Democrat Elizabeth Warren is up by five points over incumbent Republican Scott Brown in the latest WBUR/MassINC poll of the Massachusetts senate race. That's a near-total reversal of the BUR poll last...
View ArticleFalmouth Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
The Cape Cod Computer Crime unit along with the Falmouth Police Department arrested Canavin after searching his home in Falmouth. Officers seized several computers containing child pornography,...
View ArticleSold! Four Homes for Under $500,000 in Falmouth
Four Homes sold for less than half $500,000 in Falmouth last week, according New England Moves.com. 1. 22 Deer Pond Road, Single Family, 4 Beds, 1.5 baths, Sq. Ft.: 2,467, Lot Size: 0.27 Acres. Sold...
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