On January 18, 1903 the first United States transatlantic wireless communication took place. It was a simple exchange of greetings between United … [Read more...]
Hidden Cape Cod: The Story of Amrita Island
January 6, 2025 3 Comments
Cape Cod hides many fascinating, little known hideaways, especially for a place that is only 1,306 square miles in size. Amrita Island takes up a mere … [Read more...]
In Case You Didn’t Know – Historic, Diverse Provincetown
July 31, 2024
If you’ve never visited Provincetown, you’re missing out on one of the most fun and eclectic experiences out there. Filled with color, comedy and … [Read more...]
Cape Cod Vintage Motorcycle Show 2021
September 26, 2021
The sun came out just in time for nearly 100 vintage and unique motorcycles to line the street in front of the court house in Barnstable … [Read more...]
Ten Things I Didn’t Know About the Cape Until I Moved Here
July 29, 2021 15 Comments
After vacationing on the Cape for one week every summer, I decided that it was time to make the move and savor the Cape full time, and moved here … [Read more...]
Hello, My Name Is: Freeman Johnson (Happy 101st Birthday!)
March 11, 2021
When was the last time you had the chance to meet someone new and learn a little about them? In this series, we talk with people from around the Cape … [Read more...]
Celebrate The Six Days of Thanksgiving
November 19, 2020
Thanksgiving marks more than the season of perpetual eating. It’s also the unofficial kickoff to the season of shopping. Once upon a time, you could … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Fall Back. What Will YOU Do With an Extra Hour?
October 30, 2020
It’s that time of year again – time to change the clocks back an hour and gain an extra hour in your day. What would you do with an extra hour? Sleep? … [Read more...]
Chatham’s Ruth Harding and The Shipwreck of 1786
October 29, 2020 3 Comments
Cape Cod history is thick with stories of lives lost at sea. Some of these stories have been made into books and movies; some simply exist as folklore … [Read more...]
How My Dad Escaped From The World Trade Center
September 11, 2020
Leah McPhearson remembers the moment she realized her brother was in Tower 2 of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. From their home in … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
JFK Museum to host Juneteenth celebration including a historical presentation and reenactment
Barnstable County Fair concert schedule includes country star Jerrod Niemann, CCR and ABBA cover bands
Steamship Authority signs contracts in time for summer
Extensive outreach this summer for climate action plan in Eastham
Vehicle access in Chatham’s North Beach remains limited to protect shorebirds
Downtown Hyannis will improve storefronts thanks to annual state grant
New traffic light and possible exit, changes coming to Upper Cape Tech after police traffic incident
Pilgrim Nuclear Station wastewater appeal wrapped for now
Sewer work starting up on Cove Road in Dennis
Regional Commissioners join Assembly Delegates in opposing buoy removal
Ceremony being held on Cape Cod for anniversary of Korean War
Periodical cicadas likely gone soon
CCNS seeking applicants to run concessions at Herring Cove Beach
