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In today's newsletter:

  • How local fishers can attend a free 2027 Falmouth fisheries workshop
  • Falmouth man faces federal charges in alleged armed Boston bank robberies
  • See how Falmouth golf fared against rival Barnstable this week

Also on today's calendar: Harwich Cranberry Festival - 50th Anniversary and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 67, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 65 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Announcing the 2027 Marine Resource Education Program Greater Atlantic Workshop (savingseafood.org) — A multi-day Greater Atlantic fisheries science and management workshop is coming to Falmouth in January 2027, with free attendance, covered lodging, meals, and travel for accepted participants. Local commercial, charter, and recreational fishers can apply by November 6, 2026, to learn how to engage more effectively in fisheries science and management decisions affecting our region.
   

• Two Cape Cod men indicted, arraigned on armed bank robbery charges (capecodtimes.com) — Federal prosecutors say a 34-year-old Falmouth man and a West Yarmouth man have been indicted in connection with two armed bank robberies in Boston neighborhoods this April. Both pleaded not guilty in August, remain in custody on various matters, and face potential decades-long sentences if convicted, with status conferences scheduled for October 2.
   

• High school roundup/scores: Late goals lift Belmont to thrilling soccer win (bostonherald.com) — Falmouth golfers edged Barnstable 263–277 in a recent match highlighted within a broad roundup of high school sports results from across Massachusetts. The coverage spans soccer, cross country, field hockey, golf, and volleyball, giving Falmouth fans a quick look at how their team stacked up alongside dozens of other programs statewide.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Falmouth, Massachusetts Energy Forum  —Frank G Haggerty Read on Patch
  • From the Vineyard to College: A Big Sister Match That Lasted a Decade —Diana Read on Patch
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Retail: Customer Environment Team Member in Wareham. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Mashpee

  • Press Release Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Improvements to Mashpee-Wakeby Pond Boat Ramp (mass.gov)
  • Brewster To Investigate Residential Tax Exemption (capecodchronicle.com)
  • Cape Cod High School Volleyball Player of the Week Vote (capecodtimes.com)

Woods Hole

  • Marine carbon dioxide removal is advancing, but questions remain about viability, says new digital report (whoi.edu)
  • What is El Niño and why it could mean winter basement flooding for the Cape and Islands (capeandislands.org)
  • Vineyard Wind, GE Vernova settle $300M-plus legal dispute (southcoasttoday.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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