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🌱 See where Bourne teams land in the first MIAA power rankings.
And check out Southeastern RVT at Upper Cape Cod RVT on the Bourne Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Bourne? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See where Bourne teams land in the first MIAA power rankings.
- What the Sagamore Bridge overhaul means for Bourne's own span.
- Why Bourne's Starbucks is safe while hundreds of others close.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny spells; breezy, humid, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
- Saturday: Not as warm with low humidity, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. MIAA rankings show where Cape and Islands teams stand in playoff race (capecodtimes.com) — Bourne High and the Bourne/Mashpee/Wareham co-op teams are firmly on the MIAA radar, with several squads appearing in the first statewide power rankings of the fall season. From football to soccer and field hockey, the early standings show where Bourne programs stack up against Cape and Islands rivals as the playoff race begins to take shape. 
2. Daily News Briefs: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (tollroadsnews.com) — MassDOT has issued an RFP to replace the Sagamore Bridge and already secured major federal funding, while still awaiting over $1 billion more for a future Bourne Bridge replacement. For Bourne residents, that means long-term plans are advancing to modernize both canal crossings, though construction on Sagamore won't start until late 2027 at the earliest.
3. Starbucks closes 250 shops nationwide. Cape Cod locations to remain open. (capecodtimes.com) — While Starbucks is closing more than 250 shops across North America, none of the 11 Cape Cod locations, including the one in Bourne, are on the chopping block. The company says it's targeting underperforming stores, while union leaders push to protect affected workers and negotiate placements at other locations.
4. Flock cameras removed from Cape and Islands, but other cameras remain (capeandislands.org) — State police automatic license plate readers have been operating on the Bourne and Sagamore bridges since 2015, even as local Flock camera contracts on Cape Cod have been canceled. Barnstable and Dennis have now deactivated their Flock systems amid privacy concerns, while a recent court ruling may soon force more transparency about where state cameras are located and how they're used.
📸 Around Bourne
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bourne
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★ Featured events ★
- Southeastern RVT at Upper Cape Cod RVT →
Upper Cape Cod RVT, 220 Sandwich Rd, Bourne
5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Scavenger Hunt at North Falmouth
North Falmouth Branch; Falmouth Public Library - North Falmouth Br North Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library - North Falmouth Br
2:00 pm - Open Writing Session
Bay Meeting Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Library, 300 Main, Bourne
3:30 pm - CapeCon Day 2026
Adult Collections Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Library, 30, Bourne - Scavenger Hunt at East Falmouth
East Falmouth Branch; Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran East Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran
9:00 am - Mah Jongg Beginner Open Play
East Falmouth Branch; Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran East Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran
11:00 am - Super Smash Brothers MELEE Tournament
Hermann Foundation Meeting Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Lib Hermann Foundation Meeting Room Falmouth Public Library - Main Lib
1:00 pm - Make Your Own Felted Pikachu
Young Adult Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Library, 300 Main, Bourne
1:30 pm - NF - PTO Trivia Night @ Papa Gino's
North Falmouth Elementary School, 62 Old Main Road, North Falmouth
4:30 pm - Maker Mondays at the East Falmouth Library
East Falmouth Branch; Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran East Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library - East Falmouth Bran
10:00 am - Mah Jongg Beginner Open Play
Hermann Foundation Meeting Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Lib Hermann Foundation Meeting Room Falmouth Public Library - Main Lib
1:00 pm - Games! Games! Games!
Childrens Program Room; Falmouth Public Library - Main Library, 30, Bourne
3:30 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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