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A roundup of events, deadlines and other items related to Barnstable today. "Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think. 1. We have endured the weekend wash-out. Today, expect sun, a high of 67 degrees and a good wind off Buzzards Bay.2. Word of the day: flirtationship. ‘Nuff said. First spotted in print Aug. 2.3. This day in 1908, Henry Ford’s company produced the first Model T. The run would continue until 1927. That volume of a single model produced held the record until 1972, surpassed by the Volkswagen bug. Despite what some teachers and text books told us, Ford did not invent the automobile. Gottlieb Daimler did in Germany, his first autos sold in 1892. Ford evolved manufacturing techniques begun by …
It may be a dreary day, with an 80 percent chance of rain, a high of 64 degrees, a breeze from Buzzards Bay. Showers are more likely overnight, with a low of 56 degrees.Word of the day: mommy porn - pornographic literature for young mothers, a la 50 Shades of Grey trilogy.As the Red Sox fold their worst season in more than four decades, it’s good to remember Sept. 28, 1941 and 1960. This day in 1941 the Sox played the season finale, a double-header against the Philadelphia Athletics. Ted Williams had eight at-bats, hitting in six of them. That lifted his batting average to .406 for the year…
National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Word of Day - wonk: a person preoccupied with arcane details or procedures in a specialized field Today is LE Jennifer Simckowitz's last day as Local Editor. Please email barnstable-hyannis@patch.com with any future requests or …
The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light west wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Word of the Day - sansculotte \sanz-koo-LAHT\ 1: an extreme radical republican in France at the time of the Revolution 2: a radical or violent extremist in politics "Musical Shorts" today at 10am at Cape Cod Music Conservatory. Art Barn songwriter series is tonight at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Wondering what to do before summer is over? Here is a list of 10 things we think you must do.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Word of the Day - dundrearies \dun-DREER-eez\ : long flowing sideburns Hate to say it. End of Summer Movie Night at BHS. Should be a great time! Know someone with Alzheimer's? Here is a great event to support the cause. History buffs may be interested in the World War II aircraft coming to Hyannis in September. Details!
The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Word of the Day - ramose \RAY-mohss\ : consisting of or having branches Looking for something to do today? Check out our events calendar. Want to get the Barnstable Police Log in your inbox every morning? Sign up for our FREE newsletter. What do you think should go into the old Hyannis Armory building? Tell us!
The National Weather Service predicts it will be partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Word of the Day - marplot:One who frustrates or ruins a plan or undertaking by meddling Robert Kinlin was elected to Bank of Cape Cod board of directors. Feel like networkin' it? Work it Wednesday at Uno's. Barnstable-Hyannis editor Jennifer Simckowitz will be moving on from Patch next Tuesday. She wants to thank everyone for their support and interest in Patch!
The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Word of the Day - omniscient : having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight 2: possessed of universal or complete knowledge Game night at Centerville Public Library! Check out the new Kennedy Legacy walking tour. Here's how. Be on the lookout for our Readers' Choice award winners on Friday!
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Word of the Day - marplot \MAHR-plaht\ : one who frustrates or ruins a plan or undertaking by meddling Did you hear Mitt Romney was in Osterville at a fundraiser on Sea View Avenue? See what he was up to on the Cape and Islands. Take a trip down to the artist shanties today to see some handmade jewelry. Know what Life Day is? …
The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph. Word of the Day - maquette \ma-KET\ : a usually small preliminary model (as of a sculpture or a building) Know a great business person? Nominate them for a Hyannis Chamber award! Cape Abilities would like to thank the local chefs who helped with their fundraiser - details here. Do you love clambakes and good old fashioned Cape Cod charm? Head down to the West Barnstable Family Clambake!
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Word of the Day - bloviate \BLOH-vee-ayt\ : to speak or write verbosely and windily Like Wine? Like Music? Then stop by the Cotuit Center for the Arts for Wine & Music Wednesday! Upload your favorite day at the beach photo for our contest. You may win a $75 Barnes and Noble gift card if you win!
The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Word of the Day - acerbic: expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way Tomorrow is climb aboard activites at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum. See a Radio play at Marstons Mills Public Library. Up with People coming to Barnstable! Learn more about who they are.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Word of the Day - a-go-go \ah-GOH-goh\ 1: of, relating to, or being a disco or the music or dances performed there : go-go 2: being in a whirl of motion 3: being up-to-date — often used postpositively Feel like getting Froggy with the kids? Check out the show today at Cotuit Center for the Arts at 10am. Police captured a wanted fugitive in Quincy - see his alleged crimes here. Who is going to be running the snack bar at HYCC? Hint - it's totally Casual.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Word of the Day - scaramouch \SKAIR-uh-moosh\ a : a cowardly buffoon b : rascal, scamp Free Friday at the Cape Cod Children's Museum. Ava Gardner and the Pizza Boy at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Junior Theatre puts on Charlie Brown.
The National Weather Service predicts patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Word of the Day - oriflamme \OR-uh-flam\ : a banner, symbol, or ideal inspiring devotion or courage Dr. Nick Barone Joins Cape Cod Offices of ARCH Orthodontics in Hyannis & Orleans Upload your favorite nature photos! Want to have Patch delivered to your inbox for FREE? Sign up for our newsletter.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Word of the Day - affront \uh-FRUNT\ 1a : to insult especially to the face by behavior or language b: to cause offense to 2: to face in defiance : confront 3: to appear directly before It's National Farmer's Market week. See where you can get locally grown fresh produce and goodies. There is a St. Xavier golf tournament coming up - details here! Meet the author of "Wanted Women" at Sturgis Library today.
The National Weather Service predicts showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Word of the Day - wiseacre \WYZE-ay-ker\ : one who pretends to knowledge or cleverness; especially : smart aleck Experience JFK with Mike Lowe today. Tomorrow there is an owls and bats program at the Hyannis Public Library - add it to your calendar now. Get your …
The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Word of the Day - cerebrate \SAIR-uh-brayt\ : to use the mind : think Today the Hyannis Fire Department will be "filling their boots" to fight MD. Second night of the Cabaret show at Cotuit Center for the Arts!
The National Weather Service predicts patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Word of the Day - tonsorial \tahn-SOR-ee-ul\ : of or relating to a barber or the work of a barber Looking for a bit of racy fun? Stop by Coutit Center for the Arts for a Cabaret show. Did you know the Osterville Yatch Club has a Commodore? Find out who was just appointed. Should we be recycling bottles, paying more or doing nothing at all? Share your view on the Bottle Bill here.
The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Word of the Day - gimbal \GHIM-bul\ : a device that permits a body to incline freely in any direction or suspends it so that it will remain level when its support is tipped Today is Cape Cod Baseball day. Don't miss out on the fun! Independence House is holding a back pack drive. Please donate! Horizons for Homeless Children is hosting a play volunteer day.