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Energy Justice Expo Brings Aid Providers Together

Posted in: Falmouth News, Top Stories
FALMOUTH- How am I going to afford to heat this house? How will I pay for food?
Questions like these were asked and answered at the first Energy Justice Expo at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in East Falmouth Wednesday night.

Advice On Coping With Teens’ Risky Behavior

Posted in: Falmouth News, Top Stories
FALMOUTH- Experts discussed dangerous teenage risk-taking at last night’s Understanding Risky Behaviors in Adolescents talk at Highfield Hall.

DPW Director Stresses Need For Planning

Posted in: Falmouth News, Front Page Stories
FALMOUTH- Is social responsibility compatible with environmental responsibility?

Party Reps Square Off On Presidential Politics

Posted in: Falmouth News, Top Stories
FALMOUTH- “I am 80 years old and that was the most inspired I’ve been in a long time,” Charles D. Johnson of Lakeview Avenue said after last night's debate.

Cranberry Harvest Festival Resumes Tomorrow After One-Year Hiatus

Posted in: Falmouth News, Front Page Stories
FALMOUTH- The Falmouth Cranberry Harvest & Farm Festival returns this year, after skipping a year, and will offer a variety of fun and educational activities, all related to the native fruit October 18 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the cranberry bogs on John Parker Road.

Tax Rate Up Slightly To $6.08 Per Thousand

Posted in: Falmouth News
By LAURA M. RECKFORD
The town has set its annual tax rate at $6.08, about six to seven percent higher than last year.

Mediation Set To Begin Between High School Contractor And Town

Posted in: Falmouth News
Mediation between TLT and project officials for the Falmouth High School renovation is set to begin at the end of this month after both sides finally came to terms on choosing a mediator.

School Committee Considers Taking A Position On Question One

Posted in: Falmouth News
In two weeks, the Falmouth School Committee will discuss the merits of crafting a position statement in opposition to Question 1, the ballot question to eliminate the state income tax, which if passed, could result in a 40 percent cut to state revenue.

MBL Scientist Wins Nobel Prize For Work With Bioluminescence

Posted in: Falmouth News, Top Stories
FALMOUTH- “God’s gift comes in strange ways,” Gary G. Borisy, director of the Marine Biological Laboratory, said. To Osamu Shimomura of Falmouth, he said, that gift came in the form of a “glowing jellyfish that had a lot to offer.”

Debate Organizer Hopes For Spirited Discussion

Posted in: Falmouth News, Top Stories
FALMOUTH- Paul Rifkin, the organizer of next week’s debate in Falmouth about the presidential election, wants people to “bring their drums and stamp their feet,” at the event, to be activated and interested in the upcoming election.

Voter Registration Particularly Heavy

Posted in: Top Stories, Falmouth News
FALMOUTH- With the deadline for registering to vote in the presidential election coming up on Wednesday, the Falmouth Town Clerk’s office has been especially busy.

Press Conference A Chaotic Scene

Posted in: Falmouth News, Front Page Stories
FALMOUTH- He answered questions in English, he answered them in Japanese, but no matter what language one spoke, Wednesday’s press conference for Nobel Prize winner Osamu Shimomura of Sippewissett Road, Falmouth, could be described as chaotic.

Scallops Available In West Falmouth

Posted in: Front Page Stories, Falmouth News
FALMOUTH- The scallop season has started out very well in West Falmouth Harbor this year.

Relay Team Will Run For Service Center

Posted in: Falmouth News, Front Page Stories
FALMOUTH- With the nation’s economy in a state of flux, five entrants in this year’s 31st annual Cape Cod Marathon are doing their part to help minimize the impacts a potential recession might have locally.

JazzFest Organizers Look To Build On This Year’s Success For Next Year

Posted in: Falmouth News, Front Page Stories
FALMOUTH- The organizers of the first annual JazzFest Falmouth are already starting the planning of next year’s event, having managed to pull off what is being called a very successful music festival.