Bourne - Cape Cod

Winter Population - 2010 Town Census: 19,754
Summer (Estimated): 40,000

The Town of Bourne is a medium-sized rural community at the gateway to Cape Cod. The Cape Cod Canal bisects the community, with both the Bourne and Sagamore bridges, and the lift railroad bridge all located in Bourne. The canal is well known for its superb sport fishing, and for carrying ships flying the flags of all nations. The Bourne Scenic Park campground is located beneath the Bourne Bridge and is a perfect vacation location for those seeking to enjoy the activity and ever-changing vista of the canal.

Bourne has numerous quiet harbors and inlets for boating and bathing, and the shellfishing in the area is particularly enticing. Bourne is a quiet community without the summer tourist crush experienced by some of the other Cape communities. The annual Bourne Scallop Festival, which is held in early September, brings visitors from across the nation each year.

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BOURNE SCENIC PARK

The Bourne Scenic Park is a family camping area located along the banks of the Cape Cod Canal in the town of Bourne, MA. Bourne is the first town on Cape Cod and is divided by the Cape Cod Canal, a 7-mile man-made waterway that is used by ships as a "shortcut" to avoid sailing around the entire Cape. We are one of a few Campgrounds on Cape Cod that allow Campfires. With breathtaking views and miles of bike trails it is an excellent place to realize your Cape Cod vacation. Bourne Scenic Park has become the vacation destination for more and more people visiting Cape Cod. Our New Pools are a welcome addition to your experience or just sit by your campfire on the Canal and watch the sail boats and commercial ships cruise by. The fall months bring with them, arguably, the best weather of the season to the Park. This time of year is extremely popular with people who travel in groups, as well as with owners of some of the larger motor homes that constantly visit Bourne Scenic Park...

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Motorcyclist transported to trauma center after rotary crash
Sunday August 24, 2025

BOURNE ? A motorcyclist was injured in a crash at the Otis Rotary on Route 28 about 1:45 AM Sunday. The victim was transported to St. Luke's Hospital trauma center in New Bedford. Further details were not immediately available. The post Motorcyclist transported to trauma center after rotary crash appeared first on CapeCod.com.

DRUNK DRIVER FACES FELONY GUN CHARGES AFTER CRASH INJURES 3, CLOSES BOURNE BRIDGE, STATIES SAY
Saturday August 23, 2025

BOURNE, MASSACHUSETTS ? According to a Massachusetts State Police media statement, a drunk driver from Maine faces a slew of charges, including felony gun violations, after causing a serious two-car crash on the Bourne Bridge that injured three people and shut down the vital Cape Cod connector for over an hour. The crash occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. last night on Route 25, when a Ford F-250, driven by Garret Mullen, 37, of Lewiston, Maine, rear-ended an SUV on the Bourne Bridge. The impact prompted authorities to close all travel lanes to allow first responders safe access to the scene, halting traffic until about 10:40 p.m. Three occupants of the SUV were transported to area hospitals. One victim required trauma care due to the severity of their injuries, while the other two sustained various injuries, according to State Police. During the on-scene investigation, troopers uncovered evidence that Mullen was impaired at the time of the crash and illegally in possession of a firearm. Authorities arrested Mullen, who now faces multiple charges, including felony operating under the influence (OUI) causing serious injury, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, possessing a large-capacity feeding device, and possessing ammunition without a Firearm Identification (FID) card. Additional charges include misdemeanor OUI, carrying a firearm while intoxicated, speeding, and possessing an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. Mullen is expected to be arraigned Monday at Falmouth District Court. The incident disrupted traffic on the Bourne Bridge, a critical artery for Cape Cod, and highlighted the dangers of impaired driving and illegal firearm possession. HN NOTE: According to radio transmissions, there was a report that after the crash, something may have been tossed off of the bridge into the waters below? [DEVELOPING] According to the Bourne Police Department, the bridge was finally reopened to normal traffic at around 11:08 p.m. last evening. [Bourne PD photos/ HN edits] P.S. ? Today's Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Valentina Lisitsa's rendering of the ?Presto Agitato? from Beethoven's ?Moonlight? Sonata? [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]

Traffic collision closes Bourne Bridge
Saturday August 23, 2025

BOURNE ? A traffic collision closed the Bourne Bridge just after 9:30 PM Friday. Firefighters were using the Jaws of Life to free at least at one victim. Ambulances from Sandwich and Falmouth were called to the scene. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Traffic collision closes Bourne Bridge appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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