🌱 Patch AM: See the massive marlin that stunned crowds at Falmouth’s docks

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In today's newsletter:

• See the massive marlin that stunned crowds at Falmouth's docks
• How new SSA veteran discounts could cut fares from Falmouth dramatically

Also on today's calendar: Falmouth Art Center Presents: Paintings Inspired by Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 77, low: 70.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1,260-Pound Blue Marlin Could Set East Coast Record (wgan.com) — An enormous 1,260‑pound blue marlin was hauled back to Falmouth, where its weighing drew a crowd and stunned onlookers, including a local resident. Caught about 100 miles off Cape Cod, the fish may set an East Coast record, with its meat shared among several people and its head sent to scientists for aging.
   

• SSA launches discounts for veterans (mvtimes.com) — Falmouth residents who are veterans will soon qualify for nearly half-price Steamship Authority fares as part of a new discount for port communities. The SSA also approved a pilot program linking Vineyard patients, via Woods Hole, to Boston hospitals using coordinated bus and ferry connections, aiming to ease medical travel for older island veterans and other residents.
   

📸 Around Falmouth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Falmouth

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 26
• Collective Soul @ Cape Cod Melody Tent →
  Melody Tent, 41 W Main St, Hyannis
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• Falmouth Art Center Presents: Paintings Inspired by Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival 2026 →
  Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford St, Falmouth
  9:00 am
• Conservation Commission Hearing →
  Falmouth, MA Calendar
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Upper Cape Camera Club Photo Exhibit: "Fun on Cape Cod"
  East Falmouth Library Adult Collections Room Falmouth Public Library - Main Library, 30
• Falmouth Art Center Presents the exhibit Loom to Canvas: Paintings and Textiles by Leslie Voiers →
  Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford St, Falmouth
  10:00 am
• Farmer's Market →
  Falmouth, MA Calendar, 180 Scranton Ave, Falmouth
  11:00 am
Friday August 28
• August Artist of the Month is Marian Colman →
  West Falmouth Library, 575 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth
  10:00 am
• An Evening with Jonathan Harley →
  West Falmouth Library, 575 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth
  5:00 pm
• Old Burying Ground: Grave Undertakings →
  Falmouth Historical Society, 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth
  5:30 pm
Monday August 31
• Overdose Awareness Day observance →
  Falmouth Village Green, Falmouth
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Call for Art: Falmouth Art Center's "Petals & Palettes" Autumn Exhibition →
  Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford St, Falmouth
  9:00 am
Thursday September 3
• Members' Exhibition Reception - Finding Vinland: Exploring the Possibility of Vikings on Cape Cod →
  Falmouth Historical Society, 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Weichert, Realtors posted a job opening for Real Estate Sales Agent in Falmouth. Apply here.
• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Part-Time Caregiver - Atria Woodbriar Park in Falmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Falmouth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bourne

• Massachusetts raccoon's 'grate' adventure ends with return to the wild (kentucky.com)
• Cape Cod Offers Free Hazardous Waste Collection Days to Protect Groundwater (wror.com)
• Bourne Police Chief Suspended for Leaving Unloaded Firearm on Lobby Bench (wror.com)

Ok Falmouth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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