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What's up Falmouth! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new funding will keep Falmouth's digital help program running into 2027
  • How Falmouth police helped track a fleeing suspect to an Uber
  • Meet the North Falmouth defenseman drawing attention from hockey scouts

Also on today's calendar: "Gathered": Artwork by Sarah Beach Cristani and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Monday: Humid; brief p.m. showers, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. FCTV Receives $24,767.79 to Extend Digital Navigator Program into 2027 (fctv.org) — Falmouth Community Television has secured an extra $24,767.79 from FalmouthNet, extending its Digital Navigator Program for residents through 2027. Backed by a state grant championed by Sen. Dylan Fernandes and the Town of Falmouth, the program offers one-on-one tech help, digital skills training, and support connecting to affordable internet, with a special focus on seniors, veterans, and low-income neighbors.
   

2. Two arrested on drug charges in Mashpee (newportdispatch.com) — Falmouth police played a central role in a Cape Cod drug investigation that led to two arrests in Mashpee and the seizure of about 65 grams of suspected cocaine. Working with regional and state partners, officers tracked one suspect who allegedly fled in a car, later locating him in an Uber before both men were held on bail at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office.
   

3. 30 boys hockey prospects to watch among '11s in New England (hockeyjournal.com) — A regional roundup of 2011‑born hockey prospects spotlights defenseman Bryce Powderly of North Falmouth, who plays for the Cape Cod Whalers and Falmouth High. The article praises his creative puck‑moving and strong production against older competition, suggesting he's a local player to watch as scouts track this age group for future junior and college opportunities.
   

4. Charter boat hauls in 1,260-pound blue marlin (heraldstandard.com) — Anglers battling a massive blue marlin off Massachusetts hauled the 1,260‑pound fish back to land in Falmouth, drawing a crowd at the docks. Believed to be among the largest Atlantic blue marlin ever caught off the East Coast, the catch is being studied by University of Maine scientists while the meat is shared among friends for future meals.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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