š± Bourne resident sentenced to probation for Harvard research building explosion
Bourne, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Bourne! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Bourne resident sentenced to probation for Harvard research building explosion
- How Bourneās own candidate challenged Beacon Hill at the senate forum
- How a cross-country cyclistās final miles brought him over Bourne Bridge
Also on today's calendar: Planning Board Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 71, low: 46.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Bourne man avoids prison in Harvard building explosion (capecodtimes.com) ā A 21āyearāold Bourne resident has avoided prison after admitting he helped set off commercial fireworks inside a Harvard Medical School research building last Halloween, causing significant damage and alarm. A federal judge instead ordered three years of probation, restitution of more than $28,000, and a special assessment, citing his lack of prior record and ongoing employment. 
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ā¢ Plymouth-Barnstable Senate Forum: Fernandes, MacRae Agree on Pilgrim, Local Aid; Split on Spending, Immigration (southshore.news subscription) ā Bourne resident Kari MacRae and incumbent Sen. Dylan Fernandes clashed over taxes, state spending, and immigration during a recent Plymouth-Barnstable Senate forum, while agreeing on keeping Pilgrimās wastewater out of Cape Cod Bay and fixing local aid formulas. For Bourne voters, the debate highlighted contrasting visions on affordability, government accountability, and how state money should flow to communities like theirs. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ See cyclist Vincent James finish his ride from Oregon to Provincetown (capecodtimes.com) ā Early Friday morning, cross-country cyclist Vincent James rolled over the Bourne Bridge on the final leg of his 4,000āmile ride from Oregon toward Provincetown. He finished at the Center for Coastal Studies, where staff, volunteers, and supporters welcomed him and celebrated the fundraising journey heād dreamed about for decades. Ā Ā Ā
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Southeastern RVT at Upper Cape Cod RVT ā
Upper Cape Cod RVT High School, 220 Sandwich Rd, Bourne
5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
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Maker Mondays at the East Falmouth Library
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Mah Jongg Beginner Open Play
Hermann Foundation Meeting Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Lib Hermann Foundation Meeting Room Falmouth Public Library - Main Lib
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Games! Games! Games!
Childrens Program Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Library, 30, Bourne
3:30 pm -
Block Party: LEGO in the Library at the North Falmouth Branch
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Stories, Songs and Instruments at East Falmouth
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Stay & Make: Drop-In Craft at North Falmouth
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Movement & More
Childrens Program Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Library, 30, Bourne
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VNA of Cape Cod Hospital
Bay Meeting Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Library, 300 Main, Bourne
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Digital Navigator Technology Help
Lemcke Reference Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Library, 300, Bourne
12:00 pm -
Genealogy Research Help Desk
Lemcke Reference Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Library, 300, Bourne
2:00 pm -
Planning Board Meeting ā
Bourne Veterans Memorial Community Center, 239 Main Street, Bourne
7:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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Sandwich
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- Oliver Smith and Blaise Chatigny rewrite golf record books (capecodtimes.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" ā Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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