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16 March 2026

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Today’s Newsletter Highlights

High-speed Route 28 Chase Ends with Major Cocaine Seizure

A high-speed chase on Route 28 concluded with a significant cocaine seizure. Local police, in collaboration with Oak Bluffs officers, the county sheriff, and the DEA, recovered over 400 grams of cocaine along with pills and paraphernalia. Two men were arrested and jailed on $10,000 bail each.

How Much Would Falmouth’s New $60M Police Station Raise Your Taxes?

Residents are set to learn more about the potential impact of a proposed $60 million police station on their property taxes. A forum will be held on March 16 at the Falmouth Senior Center, where officials will discuss the debt exclusion override, preferred design, timelines, cost-saving measures, and the duration of any tax increase.

How Emergency Kitchens Got Hot Meals to Powerless Falmouth Neighbors

After February’s power outages, emergency food teams delivered thousands of hot meals across Cape Cod, including to Falmouth residents. Working with local partners like Family Table Collaborative and World Central Kitchen, these efforts ensured that warming centers, shelters, and food pantries remained operational during the extended outage.

Also on Today’s Calendar

America’s Boating Course
And 9 more events.

Today’s Riddle

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Weather Forecast

Saturday:Damp in the a.m., then breezy, with a high of 46 and low of 42 degrees.
Sunday:A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 48, low: 33.
Monday:Mostly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 39 degrees.

News We’re Reading

2 Arrested In Falmouth Drug Bust, Following High-Speed Chase:Police reported that two men were arrested on cocaine trafficking charges after a high-speed chase on Route 28. Over 400 grams of cocaine was seized, along with pills and paraphernalia.
Tax Impact of $60M Falmouth Police Station to Be Aired at Forum:Residents will see how the proposed police station could affect their property taxes at a March 16 forum. Officials will explain the debt exclusion override, outline the preferred design, and discuss timelines and cost-saving measures.
When Chef Corps Members Sought Support, Together We Fed Cape Cod:After February’s power outages, emergency food teams helped deliver thousands of hot meals across Cape Cod, including to Falmouth. World Central Kitchen worked with local partners to overcome supply shortages.

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Upcoming Events in Falmouth

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Featured Events

Tuesday, March 10:America’s Boating Course, 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 15:Acoustic to Electronic in Brahms, Lang, Tanaka & Saariaho, with The Rossini Club chamber trio, 2:00 pm

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Other Local Events

Saturday, March 7:Men’s Bible Study, 8:00 am
Falmouth Art Center Presents Friday Figure Group,9:00 am
Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron Presents USPS America’s Boating Course,9:00 am
LEGO: Build it!, 10:30 am
Dueling Pianos, 8:00 pm
Cape Cod & Islands Gift Show, 9:30 am
Jazz & R&B Spring Fest, 2:00 pm
Woods Hole Woman’s Club Talk: “The Amazing World of Cephalopods”, 11:30 am
SpongeBob SquarePants Party at the East Falmouth Library, 1:30 pm
Half Day Craft Day, 2:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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Nearby News

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