Five Things to Know Today: Thursday February 7
1. It will be partly sunny today with a high near 27 degrees. North wind 6 to 8 mph, according to the National Weather Service. 2. A zumba gold class will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Gus Canty...
View ArticlePolice Log: Police Respond to Reported Liquor Law Violation
The Falmouth Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Tuesday February 5, 2013 Police responded to a report of breaking and entering in a...
View ArticleNWS Issues Winter Blizzard Watch for Falmouth, A Potential Historic Winter Storm
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Watch for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties effective from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. According to the National Weather...
View ArticleU.S. Senate Candidates Oppose Ending Saturday Mail Deliveries
In the coming weeks, Congressmen Edward Markey and Stephen Lynch will likely try to distance themselves as they seek the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. But on Wednesday, both men spoke out...
View ArticleCape Cod Fishing Hot Spots for the Spring of 2013
Looking forward to the spring small striped bass typically begin arriving in many Cape Cod fishing spots during late April. I would imagine there is a good chance that we will see bass a bit earlier...
View ArticleDriver Arrested for 3rd OUI after Allegedly Hitting Pedestrian
Yarmouth police arrested David Edward Carroll, 60, Wednesday night after he allegedly struck Christopher Tevis Ballard, 30 of West Dennis, according to a press release. Carroll was driving a 2008...
View ArticleSpike is Lost in Falmouth Heights
Sike went missing Thursday night in Falmouth Heights. Spike was last seen on Grand Ave. and Worcester Ct. Spike is an all white West Highland Terrier and weighs 17 lbs. Spike is friendly, but if you...
View ArticleLIVE CHAT: Blizzard of 2013
New England may be in shutdown mode as a giant blizzard barrels through the area, but the conversation is alive and well on Twitter and the rest of the Web. Follow our live chat from Friday morning...
View ArticlePolice Log: Falmouth Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant
The Falmouth Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Wednesday February 6, 2013 Police conducted a follow up investigation on Homestead Ln....
View ArticleStorm Surge, Large Waves Prompt Coastal Flood Watch for Falmouth
Light snow will develop Friday morning and will become heavy late in the day and into the evening. White out conditions are anticipated with strong north-northeast winds with gust up to 60 mph. The...
View ArticleWhy Do Snowstorms Have Names Now?
You've probably heard occasional—but perhaps not frequent—references to this winter storm as "Nemo." While it makes for some good jokes about that cute little orange fish, Nemo is not the brainchild...
View ArticleWinter Storm: Falmouth Information Center
Friday, Feb. 8- 1:30 p.m.: Governor Patrick today at FEMA press conference: "I have signed an executive order banning vehicle traffic effective at 4pm today." The Cape Cod Mall is closing at 2 p.m....
View ArticleShare Your Photos: How Much Snow Do You Have?
We at Patch like to have fun – even when we’re covering a story as big as the Blizzard of ’13! So when the biggest storm in years (potentially in the history of Boston weather) is headed our way, we...
View ArticleRemember This? Check Out These Videos from the Blizzard of ‘78
The Blizzard of ’78 has to be the most photographed and videoed winter storm in New England history. Images of stranded cars, battered coastlines and children playing in giant snowdrifts are all...
View ArticleCape Residents Get Last Minute Supplies Before the Storm
The stores were busy today while Cape residents were preparing for a potential historic snowstorm. Many residents stopped in to buy basics like rock salt, bread and batteries.
View ArticleGovernor Patrick Declares State of Emergency
Patrick said the incoming snowstorm will bring heavy bands of snow making for extremely dangerous conditions, during a press conference today. The ban excludes emergency personnel, public safety...
View ArticleSpike Reunited with his Family Before the Storm
The Falmouth community came together to help re-unite Spike with his mother Autumn May. When Spike went missing Thursday night near Granite Ave. and Worcester Ct., May reached out for help on...
View ArticleSHOW US: Blizzard Outside My Window
We're asking readers to submit their best photos of the snow outside their windows! Snap a photo out the window or door of your home and upload it by clicking the big button above this text. Cell...
View ArticleMAP: How Much Snow Has Fallen in Falmouth?
The map above, provided by the National Weather Service, shows snowfall in the past 24 hours. It is updated every 6 hours. This is not a map showing overall snow depth: It only tracks the amount of...
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