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FALMOUTH — A Sagamore Beach couple pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Falmouth District Court to a charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

HARWICH — With 10 out of 15 towns reporting by 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, farmer Leo Cakounes was leading in the race for a spot on the Barnstable County Board of Commissioners.

Casino gambling is coming to Massachusetts.

PROVINCETOWN — Two arrests Saturday led to the seizure of 12 grams of cocaine and $18,000 in cash, according to the Provincetown police.

After 16 years in the House, state Rep. Viriato "Vinny" deMacedo is moving up on Beacon Hill, winning the seat held by longtime Senate President Therese Murray.

BARNSTABLE — Firefighters extinguished a chimney fire Monday afternoon on Stoney Point Road, according to Barnstable fire Capt. Richard Ogonowsky. No one was injured.

It might have been perfect election day weather: sunny with a touch of fall in the air; just right for getting out to the polls, holding a campaign sign or helping to rally voters.

SANDWICH — In the ultimate numbers game, certified public account Randy Hunt collected enough votes Tuesday to return to Beacon Hill for a third term.

PLYMOUTH — A Hyannis man awaiting trial in Barnstable Superior Court on 23 counts related to a home invasion and rape case died in jail from an apparent suicide Monday, Plymouth County Assistant District Attorney Bridget Norton Middleton said.

BOURNE — U.S. Rep. William Keating, D-Mass.