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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Police Log: 78-Year-Old Falmouth Man Arrested, Charged with Assault to Murder

Get details on this and other incidents in Thursday's police log.

  The Falmouth Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Thursday February 14, 2013 Police responded to a report of breaking and entering in a motor vehicle/trailer on Carriage Shop Rd. at 8:13 a.m. Police responded to a report of breaking and entering at a home on Sady’s Ln. at 11:46 a.m. Police responded to a report of breaking and entering at a motor vehicle/trailer on Gifford St. at 1:31 p.m. Police responded to a report of breaking and entering in a motor vehicle/trailer on Carriage Shop Rd. at 4:58 p.m. Police arrested Winslow N. Weeks, 78 of Falmouth, while responding to a report of a domestic disturbance on Braeside Rd. at 7:22 p.m. Weeks was charged with assault and battery…

Five Things to Know Today: Tuesday February 19

Rain is in the forecast today. Find out when and what’s going on today in Falmouth.

  1. Showers are likely today, mainly after 4 p.m. There will be increasing clouds, with a high near 45 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. 2. The Preschool Nature Club for Families meets today at the Green Briar Nature Center.  A naturalist will take families with small children out on the Center's trails for learning and fun at 10 a.m. for just $4. 3. Vacation Acting Camp starts today at the Falmouth Public Library. It takes place today through Friday 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily.  To register, contact the Falmouth Public Library reference department at 508-547-2555 ext. 6. 4. Are you trying to research your family tree?  Members of the Falmouth Genealogical Society will be on hand to help you find those elusive ancestors at…

Monday, February 18, 2013

What's Opened and What's Closed Today: Presidents' Day

Here is a list of what is opened and what is closed today.

Today is Presidents' Day/Washington's Birthday observance in Massachusetts. Take a look at the list of businesses and offices that are closed in observance of the Federal Holiday. 

Friday, February 15, 2013

Police Log: Reports of Assault and Battery, Harassment

Get details on these and other incidents in Wednesday’s police log.

  The Falmouth Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Wednesday February 13, 2013 Police served a restraining order on Waquoit Hwy. at 12:54 p.m. Police responded to a report of assault and battery on Jones Rd. at 3:45 p.m. Notable incidents from Thursday February 14, 2013 Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Main St. at 1:36 a.m. Police were called to Hidden Pond Rd. to preserve peace at 6:23 a.m. Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Main St. at 7:15 a.m. Police responded to a report of harassment on Waquoit Hwy. at 7:21 a.m.

Five Things to Know Today: Friday February 15, 2013

Tonight in Falmouth you can meet an author, attend a Valentine concert and listen to Irish and American folk music performed by Danny Quinn.

  1. It will be mostly sunny today with a high near 44 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. 2. You can meet Kathleen Brunelle, the author of Cape Cod's Highfield & Tanglewood: A Tale of Two Cottages at Eight Cousins Books tonight at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all. 3. You can attend Notescape, a valentine concert at the Woods Hole Public Library at 7:30 p.m. tonight.  The performance will feature a cappella interpretations of romantic ballads. Tickets are $20. 4. You can see Danny Quinn perform Irish & American folk music at Liam Maguire’s Irish Pub and Restaurant tonight at 9:30. The event is free. 5. Want your event featured in the daily Five Things to Know Today column? Add your event to Patch.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Police Log: Falmouth Teen Arrested for Assault and Battery

Get details on this and other incidents in Tuesday's police log.

  The Falmouth Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Tuesday February 12, 2013 Police responded to a report of breaking and entering at a residence on Overhill Rd. at 9:29 a.m. Police served a restraining order on East Falmouth Hwy. at 11:43 a.m. Police responded to a report of larceny on English St. at 1:59 p.m. Police responded to a report of identity theft on Two Ponds Rd. at 2:20 p.m. Police responded to a report of larceny on Chapoquoit Rd. at 4:05 p.m. Police arrested Christopher S. Rodes Jr., 34 of Falmouth, while responding to a report of a disturbance on Alphonse St. at 7:16 p.m. Rodes was charged with open and gross lewdness and disorderly conduct. Police arrested …

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday February 14

Don't have a date for Valentine's Day? You don't have to spend it alone, we have an that's perfect for singles.

1. It will be mostly cloudy today then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Do you love to sew or have a project hanging around that needs some inspiration to get it completed?  You can go to the Falmouth Senior Center today at 1pm and join in the fun.   3. Take your Scrabble board game to the Falmouth Senior Center today from 1 to 4pm for a great time playing with friends. 4. A weekly afternoon parent chat with Carol DiFalco, MS, LMHC will be held today from 1-2pm at the Falmouth Public Library. This is a drop-in parenting group for caregivers with children 1-5 years. Limited childcare will be available.  5. Don't have a hot date for Valentine's Day yet?  Well, don't spend it…

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Police Log: Reports of Breaking and Entering, Identity Theft

Get details on these and other incidents in Monday's police log.

  The Falmouth Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Monday February 11, 2013 Police responded to a report of identity theft on Happy Hollow Rd. at 12:45 p.m. Police responded to a report of breaking and entering at a residence on Winthrop Dr. at 2:23 p.m. Police responded to a report of larceny on Main St. at 3:37 p.m. Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Teaticket Hwy. at 4:26 p.m. Police responded to a report of an unwanted guest on Falmouth Heights Rd. at 4:39 p.m. Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Maccini Way at 8:40 p.m. Police responded to a report of a disturbance on Shagbark Ln. at 11:29 p.m.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Police Log: Falmouth Man Arrested, Charged with Assault and Battery

Get details on this and other incidents in Sunday's police log.

  The Falmouth Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Sunday February 10, 2013 Police arrested Jeffrey P. Laporte, 28 of Falmouth, on an outstanding warrant on Sandwich Rd. at 5:51 a.m. Police responded to a report of larceny on Chapoquoit Rd. at 12:09 p.m. Police responded to a report of larceny on Green Harbor Rd. at 1:09 p.m. Police responded to a report of larceny of breaking and entering at a residence on Compass Cir. at 6:47 p.m. Police arrested Scott Raymond Geggatt, 46 of East Falmouth, while responding to a domestic disturbance on Shorewood Dr. at 10:21 p.m. Geggatt was charged with assault and battery domestic violence.

Five Things to Know Today: Tuesday February 12

Today is the annual blood drive held in memory of Capt. Eric A. Jones, USMC.

  1. Falmouth Public Schools are open today. 2. It will be sunny today with a high near 42 degrees. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph, according to the National Weather Service. 3. Today is the annual blood drive held in memory of Capt. Eric A. Jones, USMC. The blood drive is sponsored by the American Red Cross, Christ the King Parish and Heroes In Transition, Inc.  It will be held at 3 Jobs Fishing Rd. unit #A in Mashpee at 1 p.m. 4. The Planning Department meets tonight at Town Hall  at 7 p.m. 5. Have something to say? Blog on Patch.

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