Veterans Day: What's Closed, Open in Falmouth
Today we observe Veterans Day, a national holiday established in 1926 to honor men and women who have served in the military. Here's a quick round-up of what's open and closed in Falmouth today. If you...
View ArticleWhere The Elite Go To Eat And Greet
You want to sit right behind Darren Patrick at the grill because what he’s doing with eggs and batter and toast and every kind of breakfast meat is surely as skilled as anything Nadia Comaneci ever...
View ArticlePatch's Halloween Costume Contest: And the Winner of the Best Costume in...
You know what they say—no (goblin) guts, no glory. Congratulations to Heidi Tungseth, the Massachusetts winner of Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Patch readers from across...
View ArticleWinner: What You Are Thankful For?
The people have spoken! This week's winner is India Rose of Martha's Vineyard for picture #2 that features three smiling children. Congratulations India! And, thank you to everyone who entered this...
View ArticleAssisted Living Facility Coming to Falmouth
Woodbriar Senior Living, LLC, will use proceeds from a $30 million bond, issued by MassDevelopment, to build a 125-unit assisted living facility in Falmouth, according to a press release. The new...
View Article52-Year-Old Arrested for Armed Assault to Murder
The following is provided by the Falmouth Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Thursday November 8, 2012 9:11 a.m.: Gifford Extension St., disturbance,...
View ArticleTELL US: How Would You Feel About Having a Marijuana Dispensary in Town?
Medical marijuana is coming to Massachusetts. The question is: where? The medical marijana ballot initiative that passed with 63 percent voter approval means that up to 35 medical marijuana...
View ArticleCommunity Remembers Woods Hole Man Killed in Car Accident
William W. “Wes” Vose was killed in a one-car accident on Woods Hole Road Sunday. Vose was ejected from the car, according to the Falmouth Police Department. Wittneses told police Vose lost control...
View ArticleWho Will Run for Kerry's Seat if He's Appointed Secretary of Defense?
The Washington Post is reporting that President Obama is considering appointing Massachusetts U.S. Sen. John Kerry as the Secretary of Defense. There was speculation Kerry would be the next Secretary...
View ArticleHoliday Season is Meteor Shower Season
As you do your Christmas shopping and plan feasts for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, cast your eyes upon the universe's natural fireworks. Astronomers anticipate two meteor showers this November and...
View ArticleFalmouth Man Arrested for OUI
The following is provided by the Falmouth Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Friday November 9, 2012 9:34 a.m.: Grand Ave., vandalism, report 11:04 a.m.:...
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! This...
View ArticleFalmouth Police Respond to Five Reports of Breaking and Enering
The following is provided by the Falmouth Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Sunday November 11, 2012 12:44 a.m.: Spring Bars Rd., disturbance, disorderly,...
View ArticleFalmouth Community Rallies Around Family after Fire
Bernadine Gates’ and her two daughters, 7-year-old Corynn and 9-year-old Cassidy, lost everything in a house fire November 8. The family was left with only the clothes they were wearing the day of the...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Stop Feeding the Animals
Town Meeting will, no doubt, be consumed by windmill discussion yet again. The community should be asking itself “do we need to prolong this?" "Can we afford to procrastinate any further?"The elixir,...
View ArticleMassachusetts Gets $141 Million in Federal Heating Fuel Aid
More than 200,000 Bay State households will receive helping paying for heating fuel this winter thanks to a federal grant of $141 million Massachusetts received Friday. Gov. Deval Patrick said that the...
View ArticleWhere To Buy Turkeys from Cape Cod Farms
If you're interested in buying home-grown, fresh turkey from a nearby farm, Cape Cod has three locations. Coonamessett Farm in East Falmouth sells organic, free-range turkeys. The service is so popular...
View ArticleFalmouth Man Arrested on Warrant
The following is provided by the Falmouth Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Tuesday November 13, 2012 3:47 p.m.: Studley St., breaking and entering, motor...
View ArticleWhat Business Would You Open in Falmouth?
Imagine you had the tools and resources at your disposal - what business would you like to open in Falmouth? What would work in the community?
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