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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 · 1d
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Woman missing in West Barnstable

WEST BARNSTABLE, MA — A multi-agency search continued Wednesday for a missing West Barnstable woman. Clare was not located despite extensive search efforts that included ATVs, drones and watercraft operated by the Massachusetts Environmental Police, according to the Barnstable Police Department. Members of the Cape Cod Law Enforcement Council...

Barnstable, MA · 14h
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On Veterans Day, Orleans Celebrates The Power Of Memory

ORLEANS – Cecil Newcomb, a Vietnam War veteran, was recently asked by a friend how often he thinks about his time serving in the conflict. “My answer to him was ‘Every day of my life,’” said Newcomb, who served in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief.

Orleans, MA · 17h

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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 · 1d
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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 13h

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Consultant Hired To Study Community Center For Brewster

BREWSTER – The town has hired a consultant to conduct a needs assessment to study the possibility of constructing a community center on the Sea Camps bay property. “There will be opportunities for public feedback and input once we get further along in the process,” Town Administrator Peter Lombardi told the select board Monday. “This is framed rightly as a needs assessment. The focus is to understand what our community needs and how that translates to a facility.”

Brewster, 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.

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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 · 1d

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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 · 7h

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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 · 13h

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Hyannis woman arrested for stealing over $5K from neighbor’s apartment and truck after Apple Watch tracked to her unit

HYANNIS – On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Barnstable Police Officer Jian Barcelo was dispatched to an apartment at 800 Bearse’s Way to follow up on a previously reported larceny incident. (The account and quotations in this article were sourced from the printed Personnel Narrative...

Barnstable, MA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Sandwich Jetty Death Likely a Fall Between Rocks, State Police Report Finds

A man found dead among the rocks of the Cape Cod Canal jetty in Sandwich likely fell headfirst between the boulders and then struggled to free himself, according to a state police report obtained by the Cape Cod Times. The discovery dates back to early September, when a fisherman's call about an abandoned bicycle and tackle box led officers to the grim scene at the east end of the canal.

Sandwich, MA · 2d

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Outer Cape schools see better year for student enrollment

Student enrollment was trending downward in Outer Cape schools following the COVID-19 pandemic, but new data shows a recent departure from that trend. That's according to Lauren Hakimi of the Provincetown Independent. CAI's Gilda Geist spoke to Lauren to learn more. Gilda Geist Walk us through how enrollment on the...

Provincetown, MA · 20h

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Monomoy Volleyball Wins First-Ever State Tournament Match In Inaugural Playoff Appearance

HARWICH – As the Monomoy volleyball team played in their first-ever playoff game last week, their coaches wore T-shirts that read “Everyone watches women’s volleyball.”. The size and volume of the home crowd inside the Sharks’ gym, as an inaugural postseason appearance became a milestone state tournament...

Harwich, MA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Leah Woodward powers Dennis-Yarmouth into field hockey quarterfinals

Leah Woodward left her mark all over No. 2 Dennis-Yarmouth's 7-0 win over No. 15 Northbridge in a Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 4 field hockey state tournament Round of 16 matchup on Tuesday. Woodward recorded a hat trick and three assists. Olivia Almonte, an eighth grader, started the scoring with a goal 2:14 into the game. Jenna Richard added a goal and an assist, and Riley Precourt scored once. Dennis-Yarmouth (14-3-3) has recorded shutouts in each of its first two state tournament games, while scoring 15 goals in the process. The Dolphins will play No. 7 West Bridgewater, which also hasn’t allowed a goal in two wins, in the round of 8 at a date and time to be determined. In other high school sports: Field Hockey Div. 3, Round of 16 – No. 1 Sandwich 3, No. 16 Scituate 0: The undefeated Blue Knights (20-0-0) notched their 20th win of the season as they shut out a second straight state tournament opponent. They advanced to the Round of 8, where No. 8 East Longmeadow awaits in a game to be played Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. Elisabeth Stutzman scored twice and Rae Senno added a goal for the

Dennis, MA · 1d

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Waggin’ Wednesday: Meet Maggie Lou!

Meet Maggie Lou! Maggie Lou is a sweet wiggly girl that came to our Brewster location from a shelter in the South. She loves her belly rubs and playing with her canine friends. She is looking for an active family who is ready to have tons of fun with her and would do great with an adopter who is prepared to give her the time, patience and love she needs to get fully acclimated in her new home. If Maggie Lou sounds like the right fit for you, come meet her during our open adoption hours at the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Cape Cod Animal Care & Adoption Center (3981 Main St, Brewster) or call to learn more. The Brewster location can be reached at 617-426-9170 ext 305. ARL is open by appointment only on Mondays and Tuesdays, and open to the general public Wednesday-Sunday from 1-6 p.m. Click here for more information.

Brewster, MA · 1d