Five Things You Need to Know Today: Friday December 14
1. Mainly sunny today with a high of 47F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. 2. Calling all Chess players! The Falmouth Senior Center will be hosting Chess games today at 1pm. If you would like to join the...
View ArticleStormy Weather, and Possibly Snow, Predicted for Next Week
For those of you dreaming of a white Christmas, this forecast is what you've been waiting for. According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance for accumulating snow next week as a coastal...
View ArticleThe Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Falmouth
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Massachusetts than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. Overall in...
View ArticleSold! Houses in Falmouth
Two homes were sold in Falmouth this week, according to newenglandmoves.com. 1. 166 Cairn Ridge Rd., Falmouth, Single Family, 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths, Sq. Ft.: 3,696, Lot Size: 0.91 Acres, Sold for $700...
View ArticleUPDATED: 27 Dead in Connecticut School Shooting
UPDATED at 11:16 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15... NEWTOWN, CT -- Connecticut police said Friday afternoon that 26 people, including 20 children, were killed at an elementary school after a gunman opened fire....
View ArticleBoston to Cape Train Planned for Next Summer
Residents of Boston will be able to get to Cape Cod without a car next summer. The Cape Cod Transit Authority this week announced the CapeFLYER service, which will launch Memorial Day weekend 2013. The...
View ArticleWhat was the Best Book You Read this Year?
It's December, which is the unofficial "taking stock" month of the Internet. And one of the Internet's favorite year-end topics focuses on the best book of 2012. There are plenty of takes to choose...
View ArticleRed Cross Offers Tips to Help Prevent Holiday Fires
As beautiful as holiday trees and lights are, they present fire hazards many people may not be aware of. The American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts is urging homeowners to use extra caution this...
View ArticleTalking To Your Kids About Newtown Tragedy
In the wake of the Newtown, CT shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Tewksbury parents may find their children hearing about the tragedy or seeing it on the news and find themselves in a difficult...
View ArticleFalmouth Church to Hold Service Following Tragic School Shooting in Newtown, Ct.
The service will be held tonight, Saturday December 15th at 5 p.m. in response to the events in Sandy Hook and Newtown, CT. Reverend Deborah Warner said she wanted to hold the service to give residents...
View ArticleHow to Help Families Affected by Newtown School Shooting
In the wake of the unimaginable tragedy at Sandy Hook School Friday people from all over the world—in Connecticut, California, Canada and much farther away in Australia and India—sent an outpouring...
View ArticleSen. Therese Murray Responds to School Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut
Editor's note: Senate President Therese Murray’s statement in response to Friday's shooting in Newtown, CT: There are no words to express the shock and outrage over this horrifying act of violence....
View ArticleTell Us: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? When it comes to season’s greetings, a new poll shows the majority of Americans prefer “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays.” According to a survey from Rasmussen...
View ArticleArea Gas Prices Continue To Tumble
As the Christmas travel season approaches, drivers are on the receiving end of some good news relative to gas prices. According to AAA Southern New England, the average price for a gallon of regular...
View ArticleMassachusetts to Newtown: Share Your Love
“There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.” –...
View ArticleHow Do You Balance Greed and Gifts?
For those children who celebrate, Christmas' biggest connotation can be a pile of gifts under the tree. With this in mind, a panel of staff contributors at The Chicago Tribune tackled the question of...
View ArticleHoliday Cookie Recipes
One of the most important holiday questions to ask yourself is: What kind of cookies will you be baking for your get-togethers this season? From sweet to savory, holiday cookies come in all shapes and...
View ArticleHow To Be Buried On Martha's Vineyard
Sometimes you just know when a story is crying out to be written. I'm willing to bet that anyone who has ever set all 10 toes on this Island, strolling along any one of our astonishing harbors, then...
View ArticleFive Things You Need to Know Today: Monday December 17
1. You can expect rain early today with some remaining clouds and showers in the afternoon with a high of 48F. 2. You can join in a laughter yoga class today at the Gus Canty Community Center at 9:27...
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