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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 · 3d
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The 8 Cape Cod, Massachusetts Italian Spots Where The Sandwiches Are Worth The Trip

One Italian market on the Cape names some of its sandwiches after neighborhood dogs. I love that detail more than I can explain. The sandwich called Suede stacks two kinds of prosciutto with Taleggio cheese and orange fig spread on ciabatta. Elsewhere, a cheesemaker who missed fresh mozzarella from home started making her own on an island.

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 1d
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Cape Cod Chronicle

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22 Articles Grace Orleans’ Fall Warrant

ORLEANS – Clean water, zoning amendments and what to do about the aging community center building on Main Street are among the issues going before voters at next week’s special town meeting. There are 22 articles on the warrant for this year’s fall meeting, which will be held...

Orleans, MA · 2d
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Nantucket power couple is embroiled in scandal as wife is accused of sly intimidation tactics

The worker has been at odds with the couple for months after he claimed that he was wrongfully suspended and fired from his position for complaining about police leadership.

Nantucket, MA · 5d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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The Turkey That Turned Heads

EAST HARWICH – What’s more unlucky than being a turkey just before Thanksgiving? Perhaps being one that’s snow white, devoid of the natural camouflage that helps them avoid predators. White turkeys like the one recently spotted in a residential neighborhood of East Harwich are an unexpected find,...

Harwich, MA · 1d

Cape Cod Times

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Housing bylaw changes on Yarmouth town meeting warrant Nov. 16

Four of the eight articles on the Yarmouth special town meeting warrant on Nov. 16 call for changes to bylaws governing short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units. Article 5 would modify and fine-tune current regulations related to short-term rentals and convert provisions from a zoning bylaw to a general bylaw before they expire on Nov. 30, 2026, helping to preserve a vital revenue source for the town, according to the article description. The regulations were originally approved at the 2022 annual town meeting to codify the historic use of homes on Cape Cod as vacation rentals. The short-term rental bylaw was prepared to ensure continued economic benefits and revenues to the town from the short-term rental excise tax. The revenue from the bylaw was more than $2.3 million in fiscal year 2026, with 75% going toward funding the town’s wastewater program. A sunset clause was included in the original bylaw to allow time for further studies or analysis, but the bylaw provisions would expire unless amended at town meeting. A second article would extend the sunset clause until the new bylaw becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2028. If the short-term rental articles do not pass, another vote would be required

Yarmouth, MA · 1d

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Stop & Shop store sells winning $100K Mass Cash ticket

A lottery ticket won in the Sunday midday drawing of the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Mass Cash" game was sold at a Stop & Shop on Cape Cod. The lucky lottery player bought their ticket at a Stop & Shop located at 500 Route 134 in South Dennis, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Massachusetts · 4d

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Cape Cod Bakeries to Elevate Your Holidays

‘Tis the season to cue all the sugar & spice, indulge with friends, gather around the table with loved ones, and dazzle with dessert! Whether you’re hosting, enjoying a Cape Cod winter getaway, or home for the holidays, check out these local bakeries to celebrate…and elevate the most wonderful time of year!

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 5d

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Cape Cod restaurants: 2 new bakeries open, popular bar gives away furniture

In Cape Cod restaurant news this week, it’s all about “rising” stars as two new bakeries open in the region. There is a free Thanksgiving lunch for veterans in Sandwich. New owners are celebrating at a Falmouth market and the Fig Tree Cafe in Marstons Mills announced on Facebook that it now has a dedicated toaster and prep area for gluten-free dishes to banish risks of cross-contamination. Also, Shipwrecked in Falmouth , one of USA Today’s Best Bars in the nation, was giving away extra furniture this week in front of its Grand Avenue spot. Check their Facebook post for details. From the ICYMI (in-case-you-missed-it) department, we reported last week on Four Seas Ice Cream taking over the commercial kitchen in Centerville, former home of The Casual Gourmet. There was also news on Sam Diego’s going ahead with an auction of their decor and a piece about a dozen bars at which to meet friends who are home for the holidays. Great Island Bakery in Yarmouth is now The Rollery Great Island Bakery, which has been closed for a couple of years, has a new tenant: The Rollery ― Sourdough Bakery opened Nov. 7 and people can’t stop raving about

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 2d

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Great Streets Downtown Hyannis: Weekly Construction Update (November 16 – 20, 2026)

Great Streets Downtown Hyannis: Weekly Construction Update (November 16 – 20, 2026) As construction continues on the Great Streets Downtown Hyannis project, the Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works (DPW) will be sharing weekly updates to help downtown businesses, residents, and other stakeholders stay informed about upcoming construction activities and potential impacts.

Barnstable, MA · 22h

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Inside Bill Belichick's Estimated $15 Million Nantucket Real Estate Empire

Bill Belichick has spent nearly five decades building an estimated $15 million Nantucket real estate portfolio. Explore his longtime Siasconset compound, $4.8 million downtown home, new construction project and recent $3.8 million beach cottage sale.

Nantucket, MA · 1d

Cape Cod Times

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Cord left Cape Cod coyote unable to move. Wildlife vets have questions

A Cape Cod coyote is showing signs of recovery after rescuers found a cord wound tightly around its neck, leaving the animal temporarily unable to move his legs and raising fears of a serious spinal injury. The eastern coyote was brought to the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable around midday on Nov. 9 after staff from the Yarmouth Division of Natural Resources rescued him. According to the department, a resident had noticed the animal in distress and reported it. "When he came in, he could not move any of his limbs at all," said Dr. Priya Patel, a veterinarian at Cape Wildlife Center . "He basically was just lying on the ground. He was aware. His eyes were moving, but he could barely lift his head." Wildlife vets initially feared coyote had suffered spinal damage Patel said the veterinary team immediately feared the animal had suffered spinal trauma. The cord was so tightly wrapped around his neck that it could not be seen under the fur, and it was "constricting so much of the soft tissue," she said. While spinal damage was the first concern, the team noted extensive swelling around the coyote's neck and hoped some of the neurological

Barnstable, MA · 1d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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Letters To The Editor: Nov. 12, 2026

The Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals’ recent denial of the Meetinghouse Road housing proposal may feel like a victory for some, but it is worth looking past the rhetoric to examine the actual trajectory of our town. As current stewards of Chatham, we are called upon to mitigate the subtle assault we are facing — the beautiful delusion of opulence that treats our community as a luxury commodity rather than a living town.

Chatham, MA · 2d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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Peck Named New DPW Director

HARWICH – In continuing to build his leadership team, Town Administrator Jay McGrail makes no apologies for choosing proven talent. This week, he announced another former colleague from Middleborough, Christopher Peck, to serve as Harwich’s next director of public works. Peck’s was among 14 applications reviewed by a...

Harwich, MA · 2d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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Our View: Move Forward With Sea Camps

The more than $1.7 million that Brewster voters will be asked to spend on capital improvements to the Sea Camps bay property at Monday’s special town meeting is an investment worth making. The defeat of master plan funding for the property was a setback; on Nov. 16 voters have an opportunity to put rehabilitation of the property back on track. The money, which comes from community preservation funds and free cash, will rehabilitate tennis courts, allow demolition of up to 21 buildings, replace a water main in an environmentally sensitive area and develop landscaping and trail plans. The property holds the potential for being a real centerpiece for the town, and these steps will continue movement in that direction.

Brewster, MA · 2d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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Snow Inn Redevelopment Clears Conservation Commission; Town Still Seeks Data On Nitrogen Removal

HARWICH – Despite lingering uncertainty about the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus that could enter Wychmere Harbor from its planned new wastewater treatment plant, the proposed demolition and redevelopment of the historic Snow Inn has cleared the conservation commission. The commission unanimously voted to conditionally approve the project at...

Harwich, MA · 22h

Cape Cod Chronicle

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St. Christopher’s To Operate 'Satellite Kitchen’ For Food 4 Kids

CHATHAM – As participation in the local Food 4 Kids summer program continues to increase year over year, the effort will get some added support from St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church next year. The church will serve as the site of a satellite kitchen next summer, preparing meals that...

Chatham, MA · 22h

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Even Chowder Snobs Admit This Plymouth Restaurant Serves The Best Bowl In Town

Guy Fieri called this clam chowder one of his favorites on national TV. That’s a bold endorsement for a bowl of soup sitting right beside a busy harbor. The chowder shows up in a bread bowl if you ask. It also leaves in pints, quarts, and even full gallons.

Plymouth, MA · 2d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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Zoning Board More Receptive To Proposed Apartment Building

CHATHAM – Plans for a proposed apartment building on Route 28 have been revised, reducing the total number of units and changing the traffic flow on the property at 1134 and 1142 Main Street. At an informal discussion Nov. 5, zoning board of appeals members appeared more receptive to...

Chatham, MA · 1d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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Paid Parking, Shuttle Debate Rages On

CHATHAM – As the saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Twenty-five years ago this past summer, a pilot shuttle program called Chatham Area Transit, or CAT, ran during the first two weeks of August, carrying passengers from outlying parking lots along two routes with stops downtown and at major tourist attractions like the lighthouse and fish pier. The program was sponsored by the town, the chamber of commerce and the Cape Cod Regional Transition Authority.

Chatham, MA · 2d