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Where were sharks spotted off Cape Cod since July 19?
Mark the shark was one of several detected and spotted along Cape Cod over the last week. The 12-foot-long white shark first tagged by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy in Chatham was detected swimming off the coast of North Beach Island in Chatham twice, according to the conservancy’s shark-tracking app Sharktivity.
Comedian Jimmy Tingle Brings ‘Humor And Hope’ To Chatham
CHATHAM – Fresh off a five-week Off Broadway run, comedian Jimmy Tingle will bring his topical humor and observation to St. Christopher’s Church this Saturday, July 27. Tingle’s “Humor and Hope for Humanity” show not only includes the political and observational humor that he’s known for, but also delves into his life and background in comedy.
First-year Anglers Manager Sheetinger Resigns, Beattie Takes Over On Interim Basis
CHATHAM – For the second consecutive season, the Chatham Anglers will finish their season with an interim manager. The club announced late Wednesday night that first-year skipper Jeremy “Sheets” Sheetinger resigned as Anglers manager effective immediately. Sheetinger replaced Tom Holliday, who cited health reasons for his decision to resign July 11, 2023.
Cultural Center Of Cape Cod Opening Wizard Of Oz Exhibit
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is kicking off a new exhibition: "The Wonderful World of OZ." The event is open now at the center on Old Main Street in South Yarmouth and will last until September 7th. Officials say families can step into the magical world of the Wonderful...
Cape Cod Baseball League roundup: Y-D Red Sox beat Wareham Gatemen in clash of top teams
The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox edged the Wareham Gatemen 3-2 in a shortened game at Red Wilson Field on Thursday night. The Red Sox (20-9-4) took a 2-0 first inning lead before the Gatemen (20-12-1) tied the game with a pair of runs in the fourth. Easton Carmichael (Oklahoma) then scored the go-ahead and winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom half of the inning. South Carolina’s Ethan Petry (two hits, one run) hit a two-run...
Best bet: Families welcome to play in free 'Wizard of Oz' cultural center exhibition
I grew up in the years when “The Wizard of Oz” was shown on TV once a year and the whole family would gather to watch ― even those of us who were afraid of the flying monkeys. In a different twist on the classic, families are invited to take a hands-on approach to “The Wizard of Oz” with a day of free activities, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27 at the Cultural Center of...
Two vehicle crash reported on Bearse’s Way in Hyannis
HYANNIS – Friday afternoon about 3:15 PM, there was a two-vehicle crash on Bearses Way at the rear entrance to the Olive Garden Restaurant in Hyannis. There were no injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN. Cape Wide News was created in 1998 by...
Blade debris or seaweed? Vineyard Wind says no offshore blade pieces ended up on Cape Cod
After reports of debris from Vineyard Wind's broken turbine blade washing ashore on Cape Cod, the company said there is no evidence of related flotsam on local sands. The GE Vernova blade suffered a catastrophic failure on July 13, sending pieces of fiberglass, foam and Balsa wood into the ocean. As a result, debris...
AB’s “boys of summer” play in Massachusetts State Tournament
Although they all went to different grade schools, the boys on the Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball (ABYB) U12 Little League World Series (LLWS) baseball team have united to do something that hasn’t happened since the year they were born: to possibly represent Massachusetts in the Little League World Series. They are now just two steps away from the big show in Williamsport PA.
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Mass. Lottery’s Biggest Prize Winner Ever
What's the most amount of money you'll part with for a scratch ticket? Massachusetts has offered a $50 instant ticket for about 18 months now, but I've only purchased one. Scratch tickets are a great gift idea for gambling enthusiasts and are super fun to receive as well, but we all know Powerball is where the big money is at.
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Mass. Towns Ban Propane, Natural Gas In New Law
The times are changing when it comes to regulations to prevent further climate change. As polarizing as the topic can be, the town of Lexington, Massachusetts has a new fossil fuel bylaw that went into effect on Mar 21. Massachusetts towns has ban fossil fuels on new builds. Infrastructure on...
Eastham woman scratches million-dollar lottery winner
Twelve proved a lucky number for Eastham resident Barbara Fay: Because her son was born in December, the 12th month of the year, she chose a lottery scratch ticket from the number 12 dispenser at Cumberland Farms. Fay won $1 million on the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Emeralds 50X” instant ticket game and claimed...
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