New England travel: Where can you go without quarantine or COVID-19 testing? ...
Friday, October 30, 2020

As of Thursday, Rhode Islanders held the distinction of being from the only New England state relegated to travel quarantines in both Massachusetts and Maine. .. read more..

Once in a blue moon: Get ready for a Halloween full moon
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

The Halloween full moon is also known as a "blue" moon because it's the second full moon of the month. .. read more..

APCC: Water quality worsening in Cape Cod's ponds, lakes
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

CHATHAM — People have grown to expect that hot summer weather drives pond algae blooms. But with temperatures cooling into autumn, it was a little jarring last week to hear that Chatham had closed Goose Pond to people and pets after a cyanobacterial bloom was detected.Given the right c... .. read more..

State reports third consecutive day of more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

BARNSTABLE — For the third day in a row, state health officials reported more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19.There were 1,216 newly reported confirmed cases of the virus across the state on Monday, including 24 in Barnstable County.Sunday’s statewide case count was 1,097, and... .. read more..

Federal agency: North Atlantic right whale numbers spiraling downward
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

At a consortium last year, NOAA researchers said there were 412 right whales remaining as of January 2018. But at Monday's meeting, NOAA said they had used new information to adjust that number downward to 383 whales. .. read more..

Crocker faces challenge from newcomer Diggs
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Incumbent cites experience as challenger seeks more inclusive representation. .. read more..

Nantucket man indicted in probe of racist graffiti
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Charge of misleading an investigation issued in vandalism of African Meeting House. .. read more..

Yarmouth tavern, club allowed to reopen
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

State approves plans that address violations of COVID-19 restrictions. .. read more..

Truro board seeks input on proposed wastewater system
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Cape Cod Commission to weigh in on Cloverleaf project's treatment plan. .. read more..

Whelan seeks reelection against Democratic hopeful Mason
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Candidates lay out accomplishments, vision for 1st Barnstable District. .. read more..

Record month for home sales reported on Cape and Islands
Monday, October 26, 2020

Home and condominium sales are booming like never before on Cape Cod and the Islands.The median sales price in September for a single-family home was $550,000,  the highest ever for a single month in Barnstable County, according to the Cape Cod and Islands Association of Realtors.And it's no... .. read more..

Dennis officials debate merits of ladder signs
Monday, October 26, 2020

SOUTH DENNIS — The white ladder signs, whose slats direct travelers to local beaches and various other hot spots, were a huge help to tourists navigating the Cape in days gone by.But have they outlived their usefulness in a time when drivers rely on GPS systems to get them to their des... .. read more..

1 person taken to hospital following crash on Mass Maritime campus
Monday, October 26, 2020

BOURNE — A motorist narrowly avoided driving into the water on the campus of Massachusetts Maritime Academy Sunday afternoon.The police and fire departments responded to the crash on Academy Drive at approximately 3:44 p.m.“The vehicle went over the lip, but there were no hazar... .. read more..

No injuries reported in early morning truck fire on Route 6
Monday, October 26, 2020

BOURNE — A tractor trailer caught fire early Monday morning on Route 6, forcing the road to close as firefighters extinguished the blaze.Bourne firefighters were dispatched at 4:37 a.m. to Route 6 westbound near mile marker 56 for a report of a refrigerator trailer holding food, Deputy fir... .. read more..

11 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Cape
Sunday, October 25, 2020

BARNSTABLE — Massachusetts Department of Health officials reported 1,097 newly reported confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state on Sunday.Sunday marks the second day in a row that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases exceed 1,000.Barnstable County had 11 new cases reported Sunday... .. read more..

Cape Cod officials urge voters to have a plan: vote early, take precautions a...
Sunday, October 25, 2020

In Barnstable, Town Clerk Ann Quirk and her staff have been working since March to get ready for the election. Twenty to 30 staff have already sent out 14,695 vote-by-mail ballots. Voter registration has risen from 33,900 for the primary to 35,156 for the presidential election, she said. .. read more..

Firefighters respond to elevator rescue at Cape Cod Hospital
Sunday, October 25, 2020

HYANNIS — Fire officials responded to an elevator rescue call at Cape Cod Hospital on Sunday afternoon.The fire department received a call about an elevator malfunction  at 12:13 p.m., according to Hyannis fire Lt. Jeff Lamothe.One of the elevators in the hospital's Mugar Buildin... .. read more..

No injuries in 2-car crash in Yarmouth
Sunday, October 25, 2020

YARMOUTH — Police responded to a two-car motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Station Avenue and Long Pond Drive on Sunday morning.The call came in at 11:22 a.m., according to Yarmouth police Sgt. Matthew Sheehan.One car, a Toyota Prius, was towed from the scene.No one involved ... .. read more..

Barnstable car crashes send 3 people to Cape Cod Hospital
Sunday, October 25, 2020

BARNSTABLE — No one was seriously injured in two different crashes involving trees Saturday night and Sunday morning.Emergency crews first responded to an area off of Attucks Lane at 8 p.m. Saturday for a report of a car leaving the roadway and hitting a tree, Barnstable fire Capt. Christo... .. read more..

Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Sunday, October 25, 2020

BARCELONA, Spain — Buckling under the resurgence of the coronavirus in Europe, the Spanish government on Sunday declared a national state of emergency that includes an overnight curfew in hopes of not repeating the near collapse of the country's hospitals.Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez... .. read more..

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