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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Two people seriously injured in rollover crash on Scenic Highway
Sunday July 26, 2026

BOURNE ? Three people were injured, two seriously in a rollover crash on the Scenic Highway (Route 6) in Bourne about 6:45 AM Sunday. The crash happened at Herring Pond Road. A Medflight helicopter was requested to land at the former Hoxie School to airlift a victim to an off-Cape trauma center. A second person [?]

Fire breaks out in laundry room of Barnstable County House of Corrections
Thursday July 23, 2026

BOURNE ? A fire broke out in the laundry room of the Barnstable County House of Corrections at the Sheriff's Facility shortly after 11 AM Thursday. The fire appeared to be contained to a container of towels which were doused and removed from the building. Firefighters had to ventilate smoke from the area. No injuries [?]

Overnight work scheduled for tonight on Bourne Bridge
Thursday July 23, 2026

BOURNE ? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports there will be overnight work for road repairs on the Bourne Bridge tonight from 9 PM to 3 AM. During this work, traffic impacts would include one lane would remain open in each direction, temporary lane shifts and intermittent traffic holds are expected, police details and [?]

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