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Scooter rider airlifted after crash in Falmouth

FALMOUTH – A scooter rider reportedly suffered a head injury in a crash in Falmouth shortly after 6 PM Tuesday. The incident happened on Cowdry Road by the Steamship Authority terminal. The victim was taken to Falmouth Hospital to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Further details were not immediately available.

Falmouth, MA · 10h

Cape Cod Times

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Man found dead on Sandwich jetty likely fell between the rocks

A man whose body was found in September at a jetty in Sandwich likely fell headfirst between the rocks and struggled to free himself, according to a state police report obtained by the Times. Foul play is not suspected, the Times previously reported . The body of David Short, 40, was found on the eastern end of the Cape Cod Canal on Thursday, Sept. 3, according to Sandwich Police Chief Jason Keene and the state police investigative report by State Trooper Andrew Mancini, a detective assigned to the Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office. Short's mother told state police that her son frequently fished along the jetty, according to the state police report. The Times obtained the state police report through a public records request made to the District Attorney's Office. A related public records request was made Oct. 29 to the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. In Mancini's report, the death is listed as unattended. What police found at the Sandwich jetty At around 9 a.m. on Sept. 3, a 911 caller reported that there was a camouflage backpack near the end of the jetty close to the Sandwich Marina, along with a bicycle on the beach

Sandwich, MA · 1d

Cape Cod Times

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Thin, wounded right whale spotted off Cape Cod. Then came a ‘welcome surprise’

Researchers who usually begin watching for North Atlantic right whales in Cape Cod waters in December are now looking several weeks earlier, part of an effort to better understand what the critically endangered animals are doing before their winter arrival in Cape Cod Bay . The expanded survey season is already yielding sightings. During an Oct. 25 aerial survey, scientists with the Center for Coastal Studies spotted three right whales , including one showing signs of a recent entanglement and a mother-calf pair that is not likely to be seen together much longer. Why Cape Cod right whale surveys started two months early The sightings are part of a push to fill in what remains a poorly understood period in the whales' annual use of Massachusetts waters. While Cape Cod Bay is recognized as an important winter and spring feeding area for right whales, their movements during the fall have been less closely monitored. "Expanding our aerial surveys allows for earlier detection of North Atlantic right whales in state waters and surrounding areas, improving our understanding of trends in the species' distribution and helping inform management decisions," said Daniel Palacios, director of the Center for Coastal Studies' Right Whale Ecology

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 2d

Martha's Vineyard Times

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MVRHS graduate wins by landslide in California mayoral race

During the historic midterm elections last week that featured several firsts in key political positions — from the first Black woman governor to the first Native American governor — a Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) alumnus made his own splash on the other side of the country.

Martha'S Vineyard, MA · 14h

Cape Cod Times

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Cape and Islands recognizes its top girls cross-country runners

Youth and experience both played a major role in the Cape and Islands League girls cross-country season, and the postseason awards reflect the depth of talent across the region. Falmouth freshman Tess Ledwell and Sandwich sophomore Grace Smith shared Atlantic Division MVP honors, while Sturgis East senior Tallulah Clifford was selected as the Lighthouse Division MVP. They headline a group that includes runners from seventh grade through their senior seasons representing schools across the Cape and Islands. In addition to the Atlantic and Lighthouse selections, the league recognized athletes with honorable mention and individual sportsmanship awards. Here are the girls cross-country runners who received Cape and Islands League postseason honors following the 2026 season. Atlantic Division Dennis-Yarmouth: Harper Pierce, eighth grade Falmouth: Tess Ledwell, freshman - co-MVP Falmouth: Fiona Sheehan, junior Falmouth: Kate Partan, sophomore Martha’s Vineyard: Nevan Fitzgerald, senior Nantucket: Grace Hanlon, senior Nantucket: Anna Cronin, senior Nantucket: Leila Noddin, freshman Nauset: Savannah Senatori, sophomore Nauset: Anel Illusinova, freshman Sandwich: Grace Smith, sophomore - co-MVP Sandwich: Grace Chanya, senior Sandwich: Ashlyn White, senior Lighthouse Division Cape Cod Academy: Nora Riek, sophomore Falmouth Academy: Cora McNeeny, eighth grade Monomoy: Molly Giorgio, sophomore Monomoy: Stella Seufert, junior Rising Tide: Mya Sechoka,

Falmouth, MA · 1d

Martha's Vineyard Times

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Lesser charges dropped in Aimee Cotton case

Aimee Cotton’s manslaughter and reckless endangerment of a child charges will no longer be prosecuted by the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office. The state office is now prosecuting Cotton solely on her second-degree murder indictment, as of Nov. 6, according to Barnstable Superior Court records. The district...

Oak Bluffs, MA · 13h

Cape Cod Times

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50 Cape Cod condos are up for grabs in a housing lottery. Prices start at $282,800

Housing Assistance has opened applications for a 50-condo homeownership lottery at Cornerstone Hyannis , with prices ranging from $282,800 to $421,550. The new middle-income housing community at 268 Stevens St. is within walking distance of Main Street Hyannis . Of the 50 condos , 46 will be income-restricted and four will be sold at market rate. The development will include 18 one-bedroom, 27 two-bedroom and five three-bedroom condos. The homes will be sold as primary residences, with prices depending on income level, household size and eligibility. Who is eligible for the Cornerstone Hyannis lottery? Applicants generally must be first-time homebuyers, though certain exceptions apply. They must earn no more than 100% or 120% of Area Median Income, depending on the condo. The annual income limits for households at 100% and 120% AMI are: One person: $98,900 and $118,700Two people: $113,000 and $135,600Three people: $127,100 and $152,550Four people: $141,200 and $169,450Five people: $152,500 and $183,000Six people: $163,800 and $196,600 Applicants also may have no more than $155,000 in assets, excluding IRS-recognized retirement accounts of $250,000 or less. Buyers must qualify for a mortgage with a minimum 3% down payment. Applications and full eligibility requirements are available at maloneyproperties.jotform.com/262734701950962 . The application

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 22h

Cape Cod Times

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Nov. 3 election, Sam Diego's restaurant sale, more: Cape Cod Times top stories

The Nov. 3 Massachusetts general election was the big news of the week, with Democrats flipping seats nationwide , including in one Cape Cod race . Readers also followed the latest on Sam Diego's Mexican Cookery and Bar closely, through two stories this past week. First came the news that the planned auction for all the memorabilia inside the restaurant was paused, as buyers emerged ahead of the restaurant's Nov. 14 close date . Then the auction was back on . Our weekly featured home for sale on Cape Cod, a $269,000 condominium in Mashpee , got extra attention this week, as did our weekly roundup of food news from around Cape Cod . Here are the four most-read stories out of the Cape Cod Times newsroom this past week. The fate of Sam Diego's Mexican restaurant in Hyannis The auction of “artwork and kitschy items” from Sam Diego’s Mexican Cookery and Bar was on hold in the early part of the week, because the owners received new offers to buy the Cape Cod restaurant after they confirmed in late September that it was closing. “I’ve got a couple who are still saying they want it, so we may see

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 2d

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Search continues for missing woman in West Barnstable

WEST BARNSTABLE, MA — A multi-agency search for a missing West Barnstable woman continued Monday with no success in locating her, according to the Barnstable Police Department. The search for Clare involved the Barnstable Police Department Detective Division, Barnstable Police patrol officers, Massachusetts State Police patrol units and the...

Barnstable, MA · 1d

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Motorcyclist arrested after group allegedly harasses motorist in Rochester

ROCHESTER, MA — Police arrested a motorcyclist and are searching for another after a group of six riders allegedly harassed and intimidated a motorist Thursday night. Joshua Santos was arrested and charged with failure to stop for police and resisting arrest. Police received a 911 call from a motorist...

Rochester, MA · 1d

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Bill Murray Spent His Monday Night Talking Up New Bedford on "Jimmy Kimmel Live"

From crashing a stage speech to praising the city's rebirth, Bill Murray had a lot of great things to say about New Bedford on late-night TV.

New Bedford, MA · 9h

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Minks, rats and a Cape Cod legend

Driving past a neighborhood patch of brush and wetlands, I watched as a critter, sleek and dark with a long tail, slid across the road. My brain tried to register similar animals I’ve seen on Cape Cod. But It was too small to be a fisher. And it was too far from significant water to be an otter.

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 13h

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Dad Accused Of Defecating In Hallway At Grosse Pointe South High School

A Bedford dad is accused of using a Grosse Pointe South hallway as a bathroom after the football loss. The video reportedly shows him passing several real restrooms.

Grosse Pointe, MI · 17h

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"Cast" Your Vote for the SouthCoast’s Finest Catch

From fishing vessels to local docks, 21 harbor hunks are competing for bragging rights and a $250 gift card. Cast your ballot now!

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Hyannis woman arrested for breaking into mother’s home and squeezing pet bird unconscious

BARNSTABLE — On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Barnstable Police Officer Jian Barcelo was dispatched to a home on Wayland Road after police received a report of an unwanted person there. (The account and quotations in this article were sourced from the printed Personnel Narrative of...

Barnstable, MA · 1d

The Standard-Times

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Election results, Sunbeam Bread apartments: New Bedford top stories

As we kickstart a new week, let's take a quick look at the top headlines from last week. Last week we learned that nearly 12,000 people in New Bedford and Fall River have lost SNAP benefits, and advocates say many can't even reach the state to find out why. New Bedford saw 6,308 residents lose SNAP benefits between June 2025 and August 2026, an 18.65% decline in participation, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance. Fall River saw 5,637 residents lose benefits, according to Project Bread. In other news, a New Bedford soldier missing since WWII identified after 80 years. U.S. Army Pfc. William A. Gervais Jr. of New Bedford, who went missing during World War II, has been identified more than eight decades after fighting in Germany. Gervais, 28, was accounted for June 18, according to a community announcement from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. His family recently received a full briefing on the identification, allowing additional details about the case to be shared. A milestone is being hit as New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is celebrating 30 years of preserving the city's history . Thirty years ago, New Bedford became home to a different kind of

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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Parking problems eased for Warren's Harborview

Danny Warren poses inside Warren's Harborview days after the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the restaurant a special permit for parking. Photo by Erin Darling. Danny Warren poses inside Warren's Harborview days after the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the restaurant a special permit for parking. Photo by Erin Darling.

Wareham, MA · 2d

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Two charged with smuggling synthetic drugs into Bristol County House of Correction

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WJAR) — The Bristol County House of Correction in Dartmouth announced on Tuesday that a contracted medical technician and an inmate have been charged with conspiracy to smuggle synthetic marijuana into the facility. 39-year-old Malissa Goff of Fall River, a contracted medical technician at the facility, and...

Dartmouth, MA · 13h

Martha's Vineyard Times

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Alarms sound over Jordan’s Nursery

Town officials and residents, both inside and outside of meetings, have raised glaring and immediate concerns over the past few weeks about Jordan’s Nursery, an existing operation in Oak Bluffs that is currently under review by the Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC). These worries, like others that have come...

Oak Bluffs, MA · 1d