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Cataumet Artisans Show Set For September 5

Bourne's Cataumet village will host the final Local Artisans Show of the summer on September 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizer Robin Pierson's outdoor craft market, flagged in "Robin Pierson's September 5th Local Artisans Show" according to Falmouth Patch, brings together area artisan…

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Bourne Police Chief Suspended Over Unattended Firearm, WCVB Reports

Bourne's police chief was suspended after leaving a firearm unattended at the station, WCVB reported Friday. The outlet did not name the chief in its initial report, but the suspension drew regional attention to the department's leadership. Separately, Gov. Maura Healey's administration…

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Bourne Mourns John Love, Kevin Casey This Week

Bourne remembers two more longtime residents this week as new obituaries name John Love and Kevin Casey. Legacy.com obituary notices confirm the death of Bourne resident John A. Love and report that Kevin E. Casey's burial will follow at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Separa…

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Bourne Housing Authority Cancels Meeting, Books Two More Sessions

Bourne's Housing Authority called off its Thursday meeting while the Conservation Commission and Council on Aging Advisory Board kept theirs on the calendar, and the town added Historical Commission and Board of Health sessions to next week's docket. The Historical Commission meets Tues…

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Bourne Seeks Applicants For School Committee, Planning Board Seats

Bourne is seeking applicants for open seats on its School Committee and Planning Board ahead of a September 2 deadline. Both bodies have one seat open for terms expiring at the 2027 town election, according to the town's official News Flash postings. Elsewhere, the town's Meditations on…

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Bourne Remembers Longtime Resident James Dooley

Bourne remembers longtime resident James Dooley this week as burial is set for Massachusetts National Cemetery. Legacy.com reported the notice, headlined "James Dooley Obituary (2026) - Bourne, MA - Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Yarmouth," listing a 1:30 p.m. service. Bourne Middle Sc…

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Dancing Under The Stars Returns As Bourne's Board Meetings Fill The Week

Bourne's summer calendar fills this week with Dancing Under the Stars, a farmers market concert and a full slate of board meetings. The town's Dancing Under the Stars series returns Tuesday, August 18, the same night the Select Board, Bourne Recreation Authority and ISWM Building Commit…

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Bourne Schools Gear Up For New Year With Coaches Night, Sports

Bourne Public Schools turns toward the 2026-2027 year this week as fall sports and new teacher training get underway. Bourne High School hosts a "Meet the Coaches" night on August 18, fall sports practices begin August 24, and the district's two-day new teacher orientation runs August 2…

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