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HYANNIS — The Barnstable police on Tuesday were focused on finding a man who allegedly assaulted and robbed a Pennsylvania couple Sunday evening in their motel room on Main Street.

SOUTH YARMOUTH — A half-dozen friends and family members of a 15-year-old runaway from a local adolescent treatment center spent their Labor Day weekend canvassing areas of Boston.

HYANNIS — After two years a seasonal rail service between Boston and Cape Cod is still flying high, according to local transit and tourism officials.

A decade ago, the 1st Barnstable District elected its first Democratic state representative in Cleon Turner, a former Dennis selectman.

FALMOUTH — An 18-year-old East Falmouth man pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Falmouth District Court to charges of assault and battery and assault and battery on a police officer.

FALMOUTH — A 39-year-old New Hampshire man was ordered held on $10,000 bail after an alleged threat involving a steak knife.

HARWICH — Police enlisted a K-9 unit to search for a man after he grabbed a woman's buttocks while she was on her daily run on Tuesday, Harwich police Officer Aram Goshgarian said.

BUZZARDS BAY — Anglers favor tougher quota cuts in hopes of bringing the stock back sooner.

WELLFLEET — Volunteers are sought Oct. 18 and 19 for the 14th annual Wellfleet OysterFest, according to Shellfish Promotion and Tasting Inc. Executive Director Michele Insley.

HARWICH — The Homeless Prevention Council is collecting back-to-school items, cash donations and gift cards for school supplies for children.