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🌱 South Yarmouth drug raid nets large fentanyl and cocaine seizure
Coming up: All Around the Common on the Yarmouth Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- South Yarmouth drug raid nets large fentanyl and cocaine seizure
- How a Route 6A crash left parts of Yarmouth Port in darkness
- Why the Cape Cod Rail Trail is perfect for Yarmouth beginners.
Also on today's calendar: All Around the Common and 7 more events.
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- Tuesday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Yarmouth Police detectives seize large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine during search warrants (capecod.com) — Yarmouth Police detectives, working with the DEA and state police, executed a search warrant at a South Yarmouth home and seized large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs. Three people, including a Yarmouth resident, now face serious trafficking and conspiracy charges after the raid. Police say the operation reflects ongoing efforts to curb drug activity and protect the community. 
2. Driver Facing Criminal Charges After Crash Knocks Out Power in Yarmouth Port [HN Photos] (hyannisnews.com) — A pre-dawn single-car crash on Route 6A in Yarmouth Port snapped a utility pole and cut power to nearby homes while the driver now faces criminal motor vehicle charges. Yarmouth police and firefighters shut down the road as Eversource crews worked to restore service. No serious injuries were reported, and the investigation into the cause continues.
3. 13 Scenic Massachusetts Bike Trails Where Beginners Can Ride With Confidence (takingthekids.com) — If you want an easy local ride, the Cape Cod Rail Trail runs right through Yarmouth with flat, paved miles, rental options, and wheelchair-friendly access. This statewide roundup highlights that trail plus a dozen other beginner-friendly bike paths, from coastal Cape scenery to riverside routes in western and central Massachusetts, all packed with views, history stops, and family-friendly amenities.
4. New Steamship Authority governance committee begins oversight role (capecodtimes.com) — Changes in how the Steamship Authority is overseen could eventually affect ferry service and related traffic issues that matter to Yarmouth residents. A new governance committee is reviewing bylaws, capital projects, and recommendations from a critical state inspector general report, with an eye toward more transparency, better project management, and stronger public engagement across Cape communities.
5. Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket: 7-day itinerary (cleveland.com) — A mother-daughter road trip from Ohio uses Yarmouth as a home base for a packed week exploring Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. They spend three nights in South Yarmouth, biking, beach-hopping, and whale watching before heading to the islands. The piece doubles as a practical, mid-Cape–focused itinerary with tips on ferries, bikes, and seasonal costs.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yarmouth
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- September 1, 2026 Yarmouth Select Board Meeting →
Yarmouth Calendar, 1146 Route 28 Lower LevelSouth, Yarmouth
6:00 pm - Medicare 101: The Basics and Beyond
Yarmouth Town Library Leonard Room, South Yarmouth Library
4:30 am - Planning Board Meeting - 9/2/26 →
Yarmouth Calendar, 1146 Route 28 Lower LevelSouth, Yarmouth
5:30 pm - Yoga on the West Yarmouth Library Lawn
Yarmouth Town Library Library Lawn, West Yarmouth Library
10:30 am - Evening Story & Craft
Yarmouth Town Library WYL Children's Area, West Yarmouth Library
4:30 pm - Conservation Commission →
Yarmouth Calendar, 1146 Route 28 Lower LevelSouth, Yarmouth
5:00 pm - South Yarmouth Knitting Group
Yarmouth Town Library South Yarmouth Library
9:00 am - Yarmouth Select Board Member Mark Forest
Yarmouth Town Library South Yarmouth Library
10:00 am - All Around the Common →
Yarmouth Port Common
1:00 pm - Ready To Start Your Real Estate Career →
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🗓 Events Nearby
- State Primary →
Dennis, MA Calendar Dennis, MA 02660
7:00 am - Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District Commission →
Dennis, MA Calendar, 2160 Meetinghouse Way (Route #149)West, Barnstable
1:30 pm - West Yarmouth Knitting Group
Yarmouth Town Library West Yarmouth Library
5:00 pm - Medicare 101: The Basics and Beyond
Yarmouth Town Library Leonard Room, South Yarmouth Library
4:30 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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