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Good morning to you Falmouth! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to join MassWildlife's rare-species woodland walk in Falmouth
  • Falmouth responders detail what happened in the deadly Jenkins Pond incident.
  • Where Falmouth anglers can still find action despite scarce albies

Also on today's calendar: Robin Pierson's September 5th Local Artisans Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun, a shower; breezy, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. News Experience the unique habitats of Massachusetts with guided walks (mass.gov) — Falmouth residents can join MassWildlife biologists on Sunday, October 11, for a two-hour guided walk at Frances Crane Wildlife Management Area, exploring more than a decade of woodland restoration that now supports over 20 rare wildlife species. Additional fall walks in Belchertown and Plymouth highlight invasive species management and pine barrens ecology, but space is limited and advance registration is required for all dates.
   

2. Teen who died after paddleboard fall in Falmouth identified (capecodtimes.com) — An 18‑year‑old visitor from Connecticut died after falling from a paddleboard in a Falmouth pond on August 31, despite rescue efforts by local police and firefighters. A friend called 911, Falmouth responders searched Jenkins Pond, and the victim was taken to Falmouth Hospital, where he was pronounced dead as the medical examiner now reviews the case.
   

3. Cape Cod Fishing Report- September 3, 2026 (onthewater.com) — Anglers around Falmouth are finding picky bonito and virtually no confirmed local albies yet, despite huge schools of baitfish in nearby waters. This detailed Cape and Islands report breaks down where hardtails, stripers, fluke, sea bass, and bluefish are showing, plus what lures and weekend wind conditions should give you the best shot before the fall run really kicks in.
   

4. The reason Sandwich High football is feeling confident for 2026 (capecodtimes.com) — Sandwich High's football team will visit Falmouth for a Friday night matchup on Oct. 16 as part of a 2026 schedule they're approaching with renewed confidence under second‑year coach Doug Borsari. Returning seniors say familiarity with the system and strong leadership have them optimistic about improving on last year's 5‑5 record and building momentum early in the season.
   

5. Man who escaped boat fire with parents off Cape Cod and was stranded for 2 days says, "It haunts me to this day" (cbsnews.com) — A year after a deadly boat fire off Naushon Island near Falmouth, Tyler Sullivan is sharing how he helped his parents escape through freezing water, only to lose his mother to hypothermia and both family dogs. He describes two harrowing days stranded on the island, the Coast Guard rescue to Boston, and the lingering emotional toll as investigators still lack a clear cause for the blaze.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Upper Cape Camera Club to Present New Exhibit "America - From Sea to Shining Sea" —Michael Klehm Read on Patch
  • Social Security Adds New Online Tools And Notices For Disability Claims —Delia De Mello Read on Patch
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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