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Lesser Charges Against Cotton Dropped

The Vineyard woman who is facing a murder trial in connection with the death of a toddler had her lesser manslaughter charge dropped formally in court this week. A Dukes County grand jury returned indictments on charges of murder and reckless endangerment of a child for Aimee Cotton in August related to the death of two-year-old Frank Rodenbaugh. Ms. Cotton was Frank’s babysitter and allegedly left him alone in her SUV for several hours before his death.

Dukes County, MA · 2d
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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 · 2d
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Ocean View Hotel Faces Historic Hurdle

A controversial plan for a new hotel in Oak Bluffs faces an uncertain future after a town historic committee refused to give it its blessing last month. On Oct. 13, the Copeland plan review committee voted 3-1 that the proposed Ocean View Hotel was not appropriate for the district. The three-story, 26-room, Victorian-style hotel, backed by Boston-based developer Charles Hajjar, is designed to pay homage to the original Ocean View that burned down in 1965.

Oak Bluffs, MA · 22h
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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 · 2d
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Tisbury Eyes New Options for Town Hall

Tisbury officials got their first look Tuesday at a new potential solution to the chronic lack of adequate space for town offices, which now are scattered among multiple buildings in different neighborhoods. Voters in 2024 approved $600,000 to study the feasibility of a consolidated town hall, which proved too costly...

Tisbury, MA · 21h

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Man found dead after traffic stop leads to standoff in New Bedford

Officers surrounded a New Bedford apartment building in connection with an ongoing investigation Wednesday night.

New Bedford, MA · 1d

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Yarmouth man arrested following major drug trafficking investigation

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police Detectives along with members of the Barnstable Police Department, Harwich Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed search warrants Wednesday at a West Yarmouth address and a local storage facility leading to the arrest of a West Yarmouth man and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal narcotics and cash.

Yarmouth, MA · 2h

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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 · 2d

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A Chance Meeting With a Future Governor

Everybody seems to have a Keisha Lance Bottoms story these days. As I watch the celebrations surrounding her historic election as the nation’s first Black woman governor, I find myself remembering mine. It began on a glorious summer afternoon on Martha’s Vineyard. My beloved husband, Stephen, and I...

Oak Bluffs, MA · 19h

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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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Cranston stabbing suspect arrested in New Bedford

Police have arrested a 55-year-old Cranston man in connection with a stabbing that left another man critically injured last week.

Cranston, RI · 19h

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Fishermen’s offshore wind work drying up

This article was produced in collaboration with ProPublica’s Sustainability Desk, a project of the Local Reporting Network. The New Bedford Light, The Connecticut Mirror and Ocean State Media worked together to understand how the Trump administration’s war on offshore wind has hurt workers and communities across New England.

New Bedford, MA · 7h

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Car, box truck collide in Bourne stalling traffic on Sandwich Road

BOURNE – A car and box truck collided on Sandwich Road at Autumn Way shortly before 11:30 AM Friday. Firefighters had to extricate the driver of the box truck but there did not appear to be any serious injuries. Significant traffic delays were likely in the area. Further details were not immediately available.

Bourne, MA · 1h

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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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Woods Hole Road temporarily closed due to vehicle fire

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: Woods Hole Road in the area of the 300 block is completely closed to traffic while emergency crews are on scene of a vehicle fire. Please avoid the area. We will update the public when the roadway opens. There were no injuries as a...

Falmouth, MA · 16h

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After Receiving a Helping Hand, Mike Sisco Gives Back

Mike Sisco washed ashore on the Vineyard over 16 years ago in the midst of a life-threatening battle with drug and alcohol addiction. “When I first came here, it was either jail or death for me,” Mr. Sisco said. “There was no doubt about it.”. Today, Mr. Sisco,...

Martha'S Vineyard, MA · 2d

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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

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Medical staffer, inmate accused of smuggling drugs into Dartmouth prison

A medical technician and an inmate at the Bristol County House of Correction have been accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the facility.

Dartmouth, MA · 2d

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Fall Festival at Felix Neck

Felix Neck invites island families and visitors to one of the Vineyard’s most beloved seasonal gatherings. The Felix Neck grounds come alive with hayrides, wildlife demonstrations, wreathmaking with natural materials, crafts, live music, and a bird-call competition. Local food will be available for purchase from Aquila. Enjoy the season while supporting Felix Neck’s wildlife and conservation programs.

Oak Bluffs, 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 · 1d