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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...

370 Scenic Highway, Bourne, MA
phone: (508)759-7873
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Traffic crash causes delays on Route 28 in Bourne
Friday June 19, 2026
BOURNE ? A traffic crash caused delays on MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) in Bourne early Friday afternoon. The collision was reported northbound by the Battles dealership shortly after 12:30 PM. At least two people were transported to Falmouth Hospital. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Barnstable Officer Seizes Illegal Rifle Hours After His Father's Retirement
Friday June 19, 2026
ABOVE ? A retirement and Father's Day gift, all rolled into one: Barnstable Police Officer Daniel Nuss examines an illegally possessed rifle he seized during a traffic stop in Hyannis early this morning. Officer Nuss began his law enforcement career several years ago with the Bourne Police Department before transferring to Barnstable, where he was sworn in on November 5, 2025. He is following in the footsteps of his father, Detective Eric Nuss, who retired yesterday from the Yarmouth Police Department after 32 years of service. The timely recovery of the illegal firearm makes for a fitting early Father's Day gift for the proud father who served before him.                 HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS ? A traffic stop turned into a firearms recovery early Friday morning when a Barnstable police officer seized a rifle and ammunition from a vehicle on Route 132. Patrolman Daniel Nuss pulled over a vehicle with three occupants near Bearses Way shortly after midnight. The vehicle was slow to stop and eventually came to a halt in front of the Margaritaville resort. A computer check on the vehicle revealed that its registered owner had a prior gun-related charge, prompting additional cruisers to respond for backup. While the registered owner was not inside the vehicle, the female driver was found to have a suspended license. As the investigation progressed, officers discovered a rifle and ammunition in the rear of the vehicle, along with an empty pistol holster. None of the three occupants ? two adult women and one adult man ? had firearm licenses. All three were handcuffed and placed in separate cruisers while the scene was processed. A small dog traveling with them was also temporarily detained in the back of a cruiser. Barnstable Police deployed a K-9 unit trained in firearm detection to search the vehicle and the area along the route where the car had been slow to stop, due to concerns that a handgun may have been discarded. Christopher Barros, 42, of Mashpee, was arrested at the scene and charged with unlicensed possession of a loaded firearm and ammunition. Additional charges are possible as the investigation continues. The two women and the dog were later released. The female driver is expected to be summonsed to court on a charge of operating after suspension. (The dog and other woman are not looking at any charges at this time?) The vehicle, which was not registered to the driver, was towed and impounded. The driver was visibly upset by the tow. Officers noted that the vehicle was equipped with novelty ?bullet? tire stem valve caps ? items that are not illegal, but which struck those on scene as somewhat ironic after the morning's events. A member of the Barnstable County Sheriff's crime scene unit responded to photograph evidence and process the vehicle for fingerprints. The investigation remains active.   ABOVE: Detective Eric Nuss addresses a room full of people as he retired from service yesterday at Yarmouth Police Headquarters.  [YPD photo/ HN edits] Career Summary: Detective Eric Nuss Yarmouth Police Department Retired June 18, 2026 ? 32 Years of Service Detective Eric Nuss retired from the Yarmouth Police Department on June 18, 2026, after more than 32 years of dedicated law enforcement service. Nuss began his career in 1994 with the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center Police Department in Worcester. He relocated to Cape Cod in 1995 and joined the Dennis Police Department. In the spring of 1997, he transferred to the Yarmouth Police Department, where he would spend the majority of his career. Throughout his time with the Yarmouth Police Department, Detective Nuss served in numerous capacities. He began as a Patrol Officer and later worked as a Field Training Officer, ATV Operator, Alcohol Licensing Liaison, and Citizen Police Academy Instructor. He was known for his versatility and willingness to take on a wide range of responsibilities. Detective Nuss developed a strong reputation as a tenacious and thorough investigator early in his career. While still with the Dennis Police Department in 1996, he located and helped apprehend a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing at the Compass Lounge in South Yarmouth. During his tenure with Yarmouth PD, Nuss was the lead investigator on several high-profile and complex cases, including: 1998: Received the Exceptional Investigation Award for the arrest of a home invasion suspect. 2004: Earned a commendation from the Massachusetts State Police for his role in a Mid-Cape cocaine trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than $50,000 in cash. 2009: Served as the lead investigator in the homicide of a 24-year-old local man. The multi-year investigation led to the arrest and conviction of two suspects ? one sentenced to life in prison and the other to 15?20 years. 2017: Investigated a large-scale upskirting case involving a suspect who secretly recorded numerous victims, including a 9-year-old child. The investigation expanded across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, ultimately resulting in the offender's arrest and conviction. 2020: Led the investigation into a violent home invasion in West Yarmouth. The suspect later pleaded guilty to six serious charges, including Home Invasion, Armed Kidnapping with a Firearm, and Assault with Intent to Rape. Throughout his career, Detective Nuss handled hundreds of cases with professionalism, integrity, and compassion. He was particularly noted for his skill in conducting victim interviews and his persistence in pursuing offenders, sometimes across state lines. He built strong, well-documented cases that held up in court and received numerous Letters of Appreciation from citizens in recognition of his dedicated service. Detective Eric Nuss leaves behind a legacy of thorough investigative work, mentorship, and a consistent commitment to both victims and the community he served for more than three decades. P.S. ? Today's Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Dusty Springfield? [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]    
No injuries in traffic crash involving dump truck in Bourne
Wednesday June 17, 2026
BOURNE ? It was a dramatic scene but luckily no serious injuries were reported in a collision involving a dump truck that went down an embankment in Bourne. The crash happened around 8 AM on Route 3 on the approach to the Sagamore Bridge. The Mass State Police Truck Team is investigating the cause of [?]
Head-on crash with injuries on Sandwich Road in Bourne
Wednesday June 17, 2026
BOURNE ? Two vehicles collided head-on in Bourne around 7:30 AM Wednesday. The crash happened on Sandwich Road by Long Boat just west of the Mid-Cape Connector. A Jeep Wrangler and a Toyota Tacoma collided. One person was transported to the Gallo Ice Arena to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape [?]
Worker injured in battery explosion at Mass Maritime Academy
Tuesday June 16, 2026
BOURNE ? A worker reportedly suffered burn injuries when a battery exploded at the Mass Maritime Academy in Bourne just after noon Tuesday. The victim was transported to Tobey Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. It was not immediately confirmed if it was a lithium-ion battery. Further details were not immediately [?]
Vehicle fire temporarily closes Sandwich Road near Upper Cape Tech
Tuesday June 16, 2026
SANDWICH ? A vehicle fire temporarily shut down Sandwich Road in Bourne. The fire was reported by the entrance to Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School around 11:15 AM Tuesday. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.
Bourne firefighters battle basement fire
Tuesday June 16, 2026
BOURNE ? Bourne Firefighters responded to a basement fire sometime after 8:30 AM Tuesday morning. Mutual aid was also called to the scene on Sanderling Drive. Firefighters encountered heat and smoke in the basement. No injuries were reported. Shortly after 9 AM, the fire was reported under control. The Red Cross is providing temporary shelter [?]
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