Cape & Island News

• "Public Enemy' entertaining but not a classic

  Johnny Depp plays John Dillinger as a hardened criminal who goes about his work in a brutal yet almost businesslike way; he’s direct when he acts and speaks, but he remains an enigma.

• CapeCast: Roundup of Fab Fourth fun!

  On today's CapeCast: Here's the skinny on parades, fireworks and the Mashpee Wampanoag powwow as we help you make it a Fabulous Fourth!

• Legislative panel to address Cape drug abuse

  HYANNIS — An aspect of Cape Cod that few visitors see will be the focus of a public hearing next week as legislators and the public talk about OxyContin and heroin, and problems that arise from illegal use of the drugs.

• Police accuse suspect of assaulting officer

  WEST YARMOUTH — A local man is facing multiple charges after an alleged domestic violence incident Tuesday, police said.

• Stolen checkbook recovered in traffic stop

  SOUTH DENNIS — A routine traffic stop Tuesday night led to the recovery of a checkbook stolen from a Cape visitor earlier in the day, the police said.

• Falmouth roommates face charges in drug bust

  EAST FALMOUTH — Two local men face drug charges after they were stopped and searched at the intersection of Maravista Avenue Extension and Teaticket Highway Tuesday night, according to police.

• Lightning strike claims life of fisherman

  SOUTH ORLEANS — A man died yesterday afternoon after being struck by lightning while shellfishing in Little Pleasant Bay, public safety officials said.

• Alleged burglars followed by hotel manager

  SOUTH YARMOUTH — Two suspected burglars were arrested Tuesday night after a hotel manager and employee followed them, giving police a moment-by-moment description of their whereabouts.

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Cape Cod Baseball

• Cape League notes: Morris' big arrival

  Falmouth’s big first baseman, Hunter Morris (Auburn) made his eagerly anticipated arrival this week in Falmouth. The 6-4, 205-pounder was a second-round draft choice out of high school in 2007 by the Boston Red Sox, but couldn’t come to terms.

• Cape League: Anglers halt 4-game skid

  CHATHAM – The Chatham Anglers stopped a four-game skid with a fog-shortened 2-0 Cape Cod Baseball League victory over the Falmouth Commodores last night.

• Cape League: Wiswall powers Y-D

  SOUTH YARMOUTH – When Mickey Wiswall comes up to the plate, sometimes it feels like he treats every at-bat as all or nothing.

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