š± Bourneās library lends a hand in the kitchenāand beyond
Bourne, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Bourne! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Bourneās library lends a hand in the kitchenāand beyond
- Bourne receives state funding for fire safety education
- Cape Cod vacation headaches go beyond bridge traffic
Also on today's calendar: Robin Pierson's Annual Holiday Market and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 58 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 55, low: 46.
- Friday: Breezy and cooler with rain, with a high of 48 and low of 38 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ From cornhole to KitchenAids, Cape libraries loan out more than books (capeandislands.org) ā Bourne library patrons can borrow a stand mixer with pasta-making attachments or a digital recorder to capture family stories, rather than buying equipment they might rarely use. The Jonathan Bourne Public Libraryās collection is part of a wider Cape lending network, with borrowing agreements required in Bourne. 
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ā¢ Cape Cod Fire Departments awarded state grants for Fire Safety Education Programs (capecod.com) ā Bourneās fire department has received $11,396.50 in state funding for fire safety education, part of a statewide effort focused on children and older adults. The grant programs support firefighter-led lessons and prevention work, including smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installations and home safety assessments. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ 9 Common Tourist Complaints About Cape Cod (newsbreak.com) ā Bourneās bridge bottlenecks and beach parking restrictions feature in a guide to common Cape Cod vacation frustrations. Alongside summer crowds and high costs, the guide highlights a practical off-season tradeoff: fewer visitors, but reduced business hours that make calling ahead worthwhile. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
Bourne
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ā Featured events ā
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Robin Pierson's Annual Holiday Market ā
78 Scraggy Neck Rd, Bourne
10:00 am
Saturday December 5
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Other local events
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Intermediate/Advanced Mah Jongg Open Play
Hermann Foundation Meeting Room Falmouth Public Library - Main Lib
1:00 pm -
Crack the Code! at the East Falmouth Library
East Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran East Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran
1:30 pm -
Free Tech Help with a FCTV Digital Navigator at the East Falmouth L
East Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran East Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran
4:30 pm -
Library LEGO Time at the East Falmouth Branch
East Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran East Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran
4:30 pm -
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School ā
220 Sandwich Road, Bourne
6:15 pm -
Charter Review Committee Meeting ā
Bourne Community Building, Buzzards Bay
6:30 pm -
Planning Board Meeting ā
Bourne Veterans Memorial Community Center, 239 Main Street, Bourne
7:00 pm -
Board of Registrars ā
24 Perry Ave, Buzzards Bay
5:00 pm -
2026 Veterans Day Flag Removal ā
Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne
9:00 am -
Design Review Committee Meeting ā
Bourne Veterans Memorial Community Center, 239 Main Street, Bourne
10:00 am -
Site Assignment Hearing ā
Bourne Veteran's Memorial Community Building, Room 2, 239 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
6:00 pm -
Select Board Meeting ā
Bourne Veterans Memorial Community Center, 239 Main Street, Bourne
7:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Tuesday November 17
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š Nearby News
Buzzards Bay
- 6 Kerna Drive, Buzzards Bay Ma 02532 Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532 (boston.com)
- After osprey decline, activists call for menhaden fishery regulations (newbedfordlight.org)
- Buzzards Bay Mom Plans Birthday Parade for Sick Son (wbsm.com)
Sandwich
- Ella Bailey lifts East Longmeadow field hockey into D-III state quarterfinals (masslive.com)
- Mass. GOP chair won't seek another term, creating new question for Republicans: Who will lead them out of the blue wave? (bostonglobe.com)
Mashpee
- 13 Benefit St, # 101, Mashpee, MA 02649 (zillow.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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