The Aquatic Tragedy

The Aquatic Tragedy

This article was originally published in May 1960 as part of the Falmouth Enterprise mail-away edition. It was written by publisher George A. Hough Jr. and has been edited for clarity and brevity. On Cuttyhunk in the early 1890s there was a rivalry to dare and do...
Things To Do – Summer On The Upper Cape

Things To Do – Summer On The Upper Cape

BY Joanne Briana-Gartner From art shows to cultural festivals to theater performances, the Upper Cape is awash in things to do this summer. So when you’ve had enough of the beach, check out some of the special events going on this season. Please check individual venue...
It’s Called The Great Outdoors For A Reason

It’s Called The Great Outdoors For A Reason

By Christine Lynch “Let Nature be your teacher.”  – William Wordsworth Did you know that June 11, the second Saturday in June, was National Get Outdoors Day? As the Wildlands Trust says on its website, “National Get Outdoors Day was launched on June 14, 2008....
All Along The Canal

All Along The Canal

By LANNAN M. O’BRIEN The Cape Cod Canal: that stretch of blue that separates the place we call home from the rest of the world. Most of us have taken leisurely walks or bike rides along the popular bikeway that parallels its waters. Perhaps we have even traveled...
Local Brews For Summer

Local Brews For Summer

By Noelle Annonen A Cape Cod summer would hardly be complete without a visit to and a taste of local Cape breweries. Beach bums can enjoy a visit to the Tree House Brewing Company in historic Sandwich, and either pick up cold cans to enjoy by the beach or lean back in...
1947 Fire Raged Through Beebe Woods

1947 Fire Raged Through Beebe Woods

It was October 23, 1947, and Falmouth had not had any rain since September 14. Fire Chief Ray D. Wells received a call that afternoon about a fire off Sippewissett Road across from Gunning Point Road. It was considered “just another brush fire,” according to The...