Do You Have 'Charity Fatigue?'
It's rare to go through a checkout line without being asked for a donation. At PetSmart it's for animals; at Wendy's it's for adoption; at the Dollar Tree Store it's toys for military kids. And, let's...
View ArticlePolice Log: Reports of Breaking and Entering, Larceny, Assault and Battery
Notable incidents from Saturday December 8, 2012 9:53 a.m.: Amherst Ave., breaking and entering, motor vehicle/trailer, report 1:35 p.m.: Antone Ave., larceny, report 2:03 p.m.: Teaticket Hwy.,...
View ArticlePolice Log: Assault and Battery Arrest, Reports of Loud Party, Larceny
Notable incidents from Sunday December 9, 2012 12:23 a.m.: Spectacle Pond Dr., loud music, party, noises, report 2:26 p.m.: Main St., domestic disturbance, report 2:50 p.m.: John Parker Rd., preserve...
View ArticleState Fines Utilities Millions for 2011 Storm Responses
The state on Tuesday ordered a total of $24.8 million in penalties to utility companies for their response to storms in 2011. Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rick Sullivan...
View ArticleFive Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday December 12
1. You will see some sun in the morning today, increasing clouds during the afternoon with a high of 41F. 2. Calling all Mahjong players! The West Falmouth Library offers Mahjong today from 1pm to...
View ArticleShould MA Keep Jobs For Toll Collectors?
Though users of the EZPass service never have to stop for a toll collector on the Mass Pike now, in just over two years, no one will have to. falmouth patch Gov. Deval Patrick said today that all toll...
View ArticleTwo Charged in Armed Robbery at Craigville Beach
20-year-old Elton Saches of West Yarmouth was arrested early this morning and charged with two counts of armed assault to murder and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to the...
View ArticleWatch 12-12-12 Concert Live on Patch
Some of the biggest names in music take the stage at Madison Square Garden for the live 12-12-12 concert for Sandy relief. While thousands of people fill the arena, billions are watching live on a...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Falmouth's First Abandoned Turbine House
Falmouth has its first abandoned turbine house. Mine. After making every attempt to survive in all too close proximity to the WEBB/NOTUS/TELEDYNE wind power facility our conclusion is clear. We cannot...
View ArticleFive Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday December 13
1. It will be partly cloudy today. Expect sunshine and clouds mixed with a high of 44F. 2. Whether a novice or an expert, if you would like to do yoga, come on down to the Falmouth Senior Center for a...
View ArticleTwo Men Arrested for Receiving Stolen Property, Rash of Car Break-Ins:...
Notable incidents from the Falmouth Police Log. Tuesday, Dec. 11 8:17am, Motor Vehicle crash at Spring Bars Road, police report. 8:51 am, B & E motor vehicle, Lake Leaman Road, handled by party....
View ArticleShare Your Holiday Pet Photos
Sure, Halloween offers a limitless variety of costume ideas for your dog, cat or teacup pig, yet nothing that offers the cuteness of a Christmas tree, a Santa hat and a string of multi-colored lights....
View ArticleWhere's Santa? Track Him Live from Falmouth!
They sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap, and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world...
View ArticleNOAA Chief Resigns
Jane Lubchenco resigned yesterday as the administrator of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a position she has held since 2009, and will be returning to academic life and to the...
View ArticleState Deposits $116 Million in Rainy Day Fund
Thanks to low borrowing rates, Massachusetts was able to end the fiscal year with a $116 million surplus, the Patrick Administration announced this week. The money will be deposited into the...
View ArticleSusan Rice Out. John Kerry In?
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice has withdrawn from consideration to be the next Secretary of State, saying conservative opposition would make her candidacy too "disruptive." With Rice out of...
View ArticleWhat's With All the Moths?
You arrive home at night and there are dozens of them flying around your lights at the front door. They seem to be attacking the Christmas lights you recently hung too. What's with all the moths? These...
View ArticlePolice Log: Reports of Drug Violations, Breaking and Entering
Notable incidents from Wednesday December 12, 2012 12:49 p.m.: Scranton Ave., breaking and entering, motor vehicle/trailer, report 1:47 p.m.: Quimby Ln., preserve peace, transport 3:35 p.m.: Teaticket...
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