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The Town of #Barnstable Health Division is preparing to host an #Influenza #Vaccine Clinic next Wednesday www.capecod.com/newscenter/b...

Barnstable to host influenza vaccine clinic at St. George Church next Wednesday

BARNSTABLE – The Town of Barnstable Health Division is preparing to host an Influenza Vaccine Clinic next Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 9 to 11 am at the St. Georg…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 21h

Green sea #turtles receive improved conservation designation after years of #conservation efforts. Experts with the Aquarium say the species’ global population has increased by 28% since the 1970s
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Green sea turtles receive improved conservation designation after years of conservation efforts

BOSTON – The New England Aquarium is celebrating decades of hard work paying off in the wake of the announcement that green sea turtles have received an improved conservation designation from…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 23h

#Orleans could join the 10 Cape and Island communities with a residential #tax exemption www.capecod.com/newscenter/o...

Orleans residential tax exemption likely 2 years away

ORLEANS – Orleans could join the 10 Cape and Island communities with a residential tax exemption (RTE), but likely not for another 2 years. A working group is putting together information for…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 1d

State officials announced that #Nantucket and #MarthasVineyard experienced worsening #drought conditions from August through September www.capecod.com/newscenter/n...

Nantucket hit hard by worsening drought conditions in recent report

CAPE & ISLANDS – State officials over the weekend announced that Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard experienced worsening drought conditions from August through Sept…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 1d

This year’s interactive #fall #foliage map shows when peak changes will occur. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a weekend getaway, you can make the most of the vibrant colors of the fall season
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This year’s interactive fall foliage map shows when peak changes will occur

HYANNIS – The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation has brought back its Interactive Fall Foliage Map for a second season. The map which debuted last year enables residents and vi…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 1d

#BuzzardsBay Restoration gets a boost from state funding to advance their #watershed #restoration
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Buzzards Bay Restoration gets a boost from state funding to advance their watershed restoration

BUZZARDS BAY – State officials have announced over $700,000 in grants to support river and wetland restoration efforts throughout the state, including a $21…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 1d

#Massachusetts and California are acting in unison as the first states to join the International Union for #Conservation of Nature #IUCN. This is a network of governments and independent associations united in protecting global #biodiversity www.capecod.com/newscenter/m...

Massachusetts and California to join global conservation union

BOSTON – State officials have announced that Massachusetts and California are acting in unison as the first states to join the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IU…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 1d

There are a rare few spots on the Cape that are #historic twice over. Such is the case in #WestDennis where a scenic seaside piece of property has a long lustrous story www.capecod.com/lifestyle/a-...

A Historical Seaside Site in West Dennis

The peninsula of Cape Cod is full of historical sites. There are a rare few spots on the Cape that are historic twice over. Such is the case in West Dennis where a scenic seaside piece of property …

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 1d

October is #BreastCancer Awareness Month and Cape Cod Healthcare encourages women to prioritize breast health this October
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Cape Cod Healthcare encourages women to prioritize breast health this October

BARNSTABLE – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Cape Cod Healthcare is encouraging women to understand their personal breast cancer risk and follow screening guidelines as more than…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 1d

New partnerships to help the #incarcerated were announced by Barnstable #Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s office says the new effort will “enhance public safety by supporting addiction recovery and vocational opportunities"
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New partnerships to help the incarcerated were announced by Barnstable Sheriff’s Office

BARNSTABLE – The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office has announced partnerships with two nonprofits, WellStrong and the Michael English House. They will work out of The Bridge Center, which opened e…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 5d

#Provincetown to discuss harbor matters at the Second Annual #Waterfront Workshop. The open forum will discuss topics such as commercial and recreational use of the waterfront, infrastructure, and shell fishing
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Provincetown to discuss harbor matters at the Second Annual Waterfront Workshop

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown is inviting the public and harbor users to the Second Annual Waterfront Workshop on October 22 from 4 to 6 pm at the Town Hall Auditorium. The open forum&nbs…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 5d

A local #wind #energy project is facing a new setback www.capecod.com/newscenter/s...

Southcoast Wind withdraws Falmouth connector petition

FALL RIVER – A local wind energy project is facing a new setback. SouthCoast Wind has informed the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board that it will file a motion to withdraw petitions for …

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 5d

Tips for #charging your #phone, and other devices, safely. don’t forget that many other devices in your home also use Lithium-ion batteries and require the same #safety measures
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Tips for charging your phone, and other devices, safely

My phone has two charging options; one is the normal everyday kind that restores it to a decent battery level in a couple of hours. The other is similar but heats the phone to where it feels like i…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 5d

World War 2 #soldier was #honored with a bridge naming ceremony on Cape Cod earlier this month at the #MuddyCreekBridge on the Harwich-Chatham town line www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

Lower Cape bridge has been named for fallen WW2 soldier

HARWICH/CHATHAM – A World War 2 soldier was honored with a bridge naming ceremony on Cape Cod earlier this month. This took place at the Muddy Creek Bridge on the Harwich-Chatham town line. It will…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 5d

With high #winds in the forecast for Sunday and Monday, the #SteamshipAuthority is waiving change and cancellation fees for its #ferry service www.capecod.com/newscenter/f...

Ferry service waives chance and cancellation fees for windy Sunday

FALMOUTH – With high winds in the forecast for Sunday and Monday, the Steamship Authority is waiving change and cancellation fees for its ferry service. They said disruptions may happen on bo…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 5d

#Sandwich has cut the ribbon on new #housing development for #seniors that has gone up at the former Henry T. Wing school site www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

LISTEN: Sandwich cuts ribbon on new senior housing at former school

capecodcom · Henry T Wing Residences SANDWICH – Sandwich has cut the ribbon on new housing development for seniors that has gone up at the former Henry T. Wing school site. Assistant To…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 6d

Am I too old to understand #tipping in today’s world? www.capecod.com/entertainmen...

Am I too old to understand tipping in today’s world?

I remember when fast food restaurants began upgrading their Point-of-Sale systems with customer-facing touch screens at the registers. Soon touch screens appeared in the lobby replacing many of the…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 6d

#Barnstable #HighSchool earlier this week announced that nearly forty students were recognized for their strong academic performance by the #BigFuture National Recognition Program www.capecod.com/newscenter/b...

Barnstable High School receives high marks in nationwide program

HYANNIS – Barnstable High School earlier this week announced that nearly forty students were recognized for their strong academic performance by the BigFuture&nb…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 6d

Joan #Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died

BOSTON (AP) — Joan Kennedy, the first wife of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, has died. She died Wednesday at the age of 89. Joan Kennedy endured the assassinations of two brothers-in-law and stoo…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 6d

Barnstable County commissioner Sheila Lyons: New #water #testing center a big step forward for Cape and Islands. The new expanded Clean Water Center puts Cape Cod on the world stage when it comes to water treatment programs
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Barnstable County commissioner Sheila Lyons: New water testing center a big step forward for Cape and Islands

capecodcom · New Water Testing Center is Big Step Forward for Cape and Islands, says Sheila Lyons BARNSTABLE – Barnstable County officials say the new expanded Clean Water Center puts Cape Co…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 6d

WATCH: Young great white #shark filmed swimming past Block Island, a first www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

WATCH: Young great white shark filmed swimming past Block Island, a first

HYANNIS – The Atlantic Shark Institute says for the first time, video was captured last month of a juvenile great white shark going past Block Island. The Rhode Island-based Institute’s techn…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 7d

State fire officials warn of risks of improper lithium-ion #battery use. State officials have proclaimed this week as #FireProtectionWeek as they promote safe charging practices
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State fire officials warn of risks of improper lithium-ion battery use

BOSTON – State officials have proclaimed this week, October 5-11, 2025, as Fire Protection Week as they promote safe charging practices in domestic spaces with the th…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 7d

Waggin’ Wednesday: Meet Marlena! Come meet her during our open adoption hours at the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Cape Cod Animal Care & Adoption Center
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Waggin’ Wednesday: Meet Marlena!

Meet Marlena! Marlena is a bit of a celebrity around ARL, thanks to her happy and bouncy personality, and her love for adventure! This girl is seven years young and absolutely loves long walks, spl…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 7d

The #Sandwich Recreation Department is continuing a special program this month to introduce local young people to mountain #biking www.capecod.com/newscenter/s...

Sandwich offering youth biking program

SANDWICH – The Sandwich Recreation Department is continuing a special program this month to introduce local young people to mountain biking. This is held every Wednesday for riders of all skill lev…

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Cape Cod com @capecodcom.bsky.social · 7d

Lisa Oliver receives banking honor for third consecutive year. This year’s edition of American Banker’s Most Powerful #Women in #Banking named Cape & Coast Bank President and CEO Lisa Oliver as an honoree
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Lisa Oliver receives banking honor for third consecutive year

HYANNIS – This year’s edition of American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking named Cape & Coast Bank President and CEO Lisa Oliver as an honoree for the …

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