Childcare facility for children 3 months - 12 years of age.

Sea Stars Early Learning Center

Sea Stars Early Learning Center offers a balanced program that incorporates play-based learning, structured lessons, and physical activities. Children are encouraged to explore their interests, whether through music, art, science, or outdoor exploration. There’s a focus on developmental milestones, including fine motor skills, communication, and social interaction. The facility focuses on helping children develop strong social skills through group activities, games, and cooperative learning. There’s an emphasis on emotional intelligence, teaching kids how to manage their feelings and resolve conflicts peacefully. Our amazing helps kids learn to share, collaborate, and support one another, fostering a sense of community. The facility embraces children from all backgrounds and is sensitive to cultural differences, making sure all children feel accepted and valued. The facility features a large, secure outdoor play area with age-appropriate equipment. Children spend plenty of time outdoors, engaging in physical play and exploring nature. There may also be gardening activities. The building is designed with child safety in mind, featuring soft corners, non-toxic materials, and secure fencing around outdoor areas. Access points are monitored and locked to ensure only authorized individuals can enter. There’s a first aid kit and trained staff on hand at all times to handle any emergencies. The classrooms and play areas are spotless, with an abundance of natural light streaming in through large windows. The space is well-organized, with age-appropriate toys, books, and learning materials accessible to children. There’s a cozy reading nook, art stations, and sensory play areas where kids can explore their creativity. Our staff is certified in child development, first aid, and CPR, but they also have a genuine passion for working with children. Melissa Anderson and Leigh-Ellen Ferreira are two Falmouth natives who have spent many years working with children.

Barnstable County

William Hall

Providence Metropolitan Area

Falmouth

Massachusetts

Sea Stars Early Learning Center offers a balanced program that incorporates play-based learning, structured lessons, and physical activities....

Louis Raymond Garden Lecture Plays Well With Plants: Creating a Garden of a Lifetime Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Highfield Hall &amp; Gardens, Falmouth Louis Raymond, a Rhode Island based professional landscape designer has been designing and installing gardens full of uncommon &amp; astonishing horticulture, creating flower shows, and lecturing on the history, sociology, aesthetics, and horticulture of gardens across the country for more than twenty years. His work has been featured in many major publications and he has enjoyed appearances on a variety of national and local television shows. For more information on Louis Raymond, visit his website at: renaissancegardening.com. $20/$15 members. Post Lecture Luncheon with Louis Raymond in an Elegant Gansett Garden at 12:00 pm; Enjoy a luncheon and casual conversation with Louis Raymond and view the garden he designed for an elegant home in Gansett.  This is an exclusive opportunity and fund raising event that supports the plantings and gardens of Highfield Hall.  $50, ($25 tax deductible). More at highfieldhall.org.

Louis Raymond Garden Lecture

Plays Well With Plants: Creating a Garden of a Lifetime Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Highfield Hall &amp; Gardens, Falmouth Louis Raymond, a Rhode Island based professional landscape designer has been designing and installing gardens full of uncommon &amp; astonishing horticulture, creating flower shows, and lecturing on the history, sociology, aesthetics, and horticulture of gardens across the country for more than twenty years. His work has been featured in many major publications and he has enjoyed appearances on a variety of national and local television shows. For more information on Louis Raymond, visit his website at: renaissancegardening.com. $20/$15 members.

Post Lecture Luncheon with Louis Raymond in an Elegant Gansett Garden at 12:00 pm; Enjoy a luncheon and casual conversation with Louis Raymond and view the garden he designed for an elegant home in Gansett.  This is an exclusive opportunity and fund raising event that supports the plantings and gardens of Highfield Hall.  $50, ($25 tax deductible). More at highfieldhall.org.

Louis Raymond Garden Lecture Plays Well With Plants: Creating a Garden of a Lifetime

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Pauli's

Thirteen years ago, on what should have been just another quiet Fourth of July weekend, a small family-run sandwich shop in Boston’s North End made a decision that would change its future forever. Without a big advertising budget. Without a marketing department. Without knowing whether anyone would even care. The Barker family built a lobster roll so ridiculously oversized that it made people stop, laugh, argue and, most importantly, pay attention. They called it the USS Lobstitution. What happened next became part of Boston food lore.
The first story appeared in the neighborhood newspaper (North End Patch). The idea was celebrated by some and criticized by others. A rival restaurant questioned the audacity of using so much of New England’s most treasured ingredient for what many dismissed as a publicity stunt. But the debate only fueled the story. One television station became several. Food writers took notice. National media soon followed. Before long, the little sandwich shop tucked into Boston’s North End had become one of America’s most recognizable destinations for lobster rolls.
That one outrageous idea transformed Pauli’s.
Over the next thirteen years, the family-owned restaurant became a fixture on national television, including shows like the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Good Morning America, while earning coverage from countless local, national and international news outlets. More importantly, it established an identity that still defines the restaurant today: if customers loved something, Pauli’s wasn’t afraid to dream a little bigger.
As imitators emerged over the years, the family never stopped innovating. The original USS Lobstitution eventually gave way to the six-foot, 15-pound Lobzilla, once again capturing headlines and reminding people where the oversized lobster roll phenomenon began.
Today, thirteen years after the sandwich that changed everything, the Barker family returned to where the story started. Standing proudly in front of the USS Constitution, the historic ship that inspired its name, family members and employees gathered to unveil the USS Lobstitution 2.0. A new 15-foot long lobster roll overflowing with approximately 20 pounds of fresh lobster meat, it is the biggest lobster roll Pauli’s has ever created.
But for the Barker family, the sandwich represents far more than size. It represents the belief that a small family business with a bold idea can compete with anyone. It represents every early morning, every late night, every risk taken and every obstacle overcome over the past thirteen years. And perhaps most importantly, it is a reminder that originality cannot be manufactured.
“As we’ve watched restaurants unveil their own giant lobster rolls over the years, we’ve never been upset,”
said Paul Barker, owner of Pauli’s. “If anything, we’ve been proud. It told us that one crazy idea from a little family business in Boston made people think differently. But every once in a while it’s important to remind people where that idea began.”
He continued, “We didn’t have investors. We didn’t have a giant marketing budget. We just believed that if we were willing to work harder, think bigger and have a little fun, people might notice. Thirteen years later, we’re still here, and we’re still dreaming bigger.”
While the USS Lobstitution 2.0 is available for large private parties, corporate gatherings and special events ($1,999.99 USD) Serves 80-100, the Barker family says the biggest sandwich they’ve ever built isn’t just about making headlines.
Throughout the remainder of 2026, as Boston celebrates its 250th anniversary, Pauli’s will donate several USS Lobstitution 2.0 sandwiches to military service members, veterans and first responders as a way of thanking the people who dedicate their lives to serving others.
“It felt right,” Barker said. “The original USS Lobstitution was inspired by one of America’s greatest symbols, the USS Constitution. As we celebrate this country’s 250th birthday, we wanted this anniversary to stand for something bigger than us.”
Thirteen years ago, the USS Lobstitution introduced America to a family business that refused to think small.
Today, the Barker family isn’t simply unveiling an even bigger lobster roll. They’re celebrating the idea that imagination will always outlast imitation, that passion can still outperform marketing budgets, and that sometimes the biggest stories begin in the smallest kitchens. Pauli’s is the 2026 Best of Boston winner for Best Gigantic Lobster Roll presented by Boston magazine and is ensuring they honor that title. 
For more information please visit: <a href="https://paulisnorthend.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://paulisnorthend.com/</a>

Local Event: The Lobster Roll That Changed Everything: Thirteen Years Later, Pauli’s Unveils USS Lobstitution 2.0

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The Lobster Roll That Changed Everything: Thirteen Years Later, Pauli’s Unveils USS Lobstitution 2.0

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"Show your spirit - join the parade," the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1383888598604138/posts/4700150823644549/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mid Cape Cod Community Page says</a>.Photo: Shutterstock

Local Event: July 4 Barnstable Village & West Barnstable Fourth of July Parade

July 4 Barnstable Village & West Barnstable...

"Show your spirit - join the parade," the Mid Cape Cod Community Page says.Photo: Shutterstock

July 4 Barnstable Village & West Barnstable Fourth of July Parade

"All are welcome to participate and are encouraged to sport their red, white &amp; blue," <a href="https://artsbarnstable.com/event/centervilles-independence-day-parade-celebration/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">says Arts Barnstable</a>.Photo: Shutterstock

Local Event: July 4 Centerville Bike Parade

July 4 Centerville Bike Parade

"All are welcome to participate and are encouraged to sport their red, white & blue," says Arts Barnstable.Photo: Shutterstock

United States Postal Service

"he traditional fun run starts at the Hyannis Port Post Office on Longwood Avenue," <a href="https://www.capecodchamber.org/events/fourth-of-july/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">says the Cape Cod Chamber</a>.

Local Event: July 4 Hyannis Port Parade

July 4 Hyannis Port Parade

"he traditional fun run starts at the Hyannis Port Post Office on Longwood Avenue," says the Cape Cod Chamber.

Robin Pierson's annual Local Artisans Show will return on Saturday, July 4th from 10 AM to 2 PM in Cataumet (Bourne), MA. Stop by this popular, summer event with a diverse group of returning favorite artisans and new faces... selling a variety of beautiful, hand-crafted products.
You'll find unique creations including furniture, mirrors, resin work, jewelry, apparel and accessories, home goods, lavender products, hand crafted soaps, glass art,&nbsp;custom bird houses, ceramics, premium faux florals, hand woven products, original art and beautiful photography, prints, cards, and more.
Artists set up outside Robin's studio and under the shady trees of the Cataumet Art Center, which will also be open. Participating artisans for this show are: 
Robin Pierson Books by Debra Cape Glass Cathy Kert Designs Esperson Designs Estes Art High Fly Designs Irene Young Weaving John Doble Photography Justin LaRocca Hansen Water Color KatCo Creations Lavender by Jackie Mijiza Images Old Standish Woods Sand and Farm Candles Scaraboccio Silversmiths Terra Coastal Design The Barn Pottery
Visit robinpierson.com for more info and for links to the artisan websites and for any updates or postponements in case bad weather is predicted.

Local Event: Robin Pierson's 4th of July Local Artisans Show

Robin Pierson's 4th of July Local Artisans Show

Robin Pierson's annual Local Artisans Show will return on Saturday, July 4th from 10 AM to 2 PM in Cataumet (Bourne), MA. Stop...

"The parade begins at 11 a.m. on School in front of the post office, then turns left on Main Street and continues down Main Street to the former Cotuit Elementary School," <a href="https://www.capecodchamber.org/events/fourth-of-july/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">says the Cape Cod Chamber</a>.Photo: Shutterstock

Local Event: July 4 Cotuit Parade

July 4 Cotuit Parade

"The parade begins at 11 a.m. on School in front of the post office, then turns left on Main Street and continues down Main...

"The Falmouth Fireworks Committee is thrilled to be presenting our 2026 display on Saturday, July 4 at 9:00 PM," <a href="https://falmouthfireworks.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">says the Falmouth Fireworks Committee</a>.Photo: Shutterstock

Local Event: July 4 Falmouth Fireworks

July 4 Falmouth Fireworks

"The Falmouth Fireworks Committee is thrilled to be presenting our 2026 display on Saturday, July 4 at 9:00 PM," says the...

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State Trooper Dragged By Fleeing Vehicle,...

The trooper was dragged on the Bourne Bridge, police said.

State Trooper Dragged By Fleeing Vehicle, Driver Apprehended In East Falmouth: Cops

State Trooper Dragged By Fleeing Vehicle, Driver Apprehended: Cops

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MA State Beaches, Parks Parking Free For 4th Of...

The fee waiver covers all DCR properties statewide as Massachusetts marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

MA State Beaches, Parks Parking Free For 4th Of July Weekend

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'Why In God's Name?': Reactions To Sixers...

"There was the Babe Ruth trade out of Boston and then this is probably next," one analyst said, pointing to a lopsided Sixers win. 

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Seafood And Sunsets At Jim's Clam Shack On Cape...

Patch has set out to highlight some of the best seasonal seafood spots in MA, starting with the storied Jim's Clam Shack in Falmouth.

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