BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that she is appointing Democratic state Rep. Jon Santiago to serve as the state’s first Cabinet-level … [Read more...]
IRS Won’t Tax Most Relief Payments Made by States Last Year
February 13, 2023
(BOSTON - AP) - The IRS says most relief checks issued by states last year won't be subject to federal taxes, providing late guidance as taxpayers … [Read more...]
Experts Urge Better Opioid Rescue Drug Access To Save Lives
January 30, 2023
BOSTON (AP) — Access has improved across the U.S. to a rescue drug that reverses opioid overdoses, but advocates say naloxone — commonly known by its … [Read more...]
Maine Gets 1st Mega Millions Jackpot with $1.35B Grand Prize
January 15, 2023
PORTLAND, ME - Maine scored its first Mega Millions jackpot when a ticket purchased in the state matched the winning numbers for the lottery’s … [Read more...]
Healey Names Climate Chief On First Day as Gov.
January 7, 2023
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Maura Healey marked her first full day on the job Friday, January 6 by issuing an executive order creating what she says is the … [Read more...]
Feds: Vanishing Right Whale Must Remain On Endangered List
December 28, 2022
PORTLAND, ME (AP) — Federal officials say the fading North Atlantic right whale will remain protected under the Endangered Species Act and requires a … [Read more...]
US, Massachusetts Prison Officials Strike Mental Health Deal
December 22, 2022
BOSTON (AP) — Federal investigators recently announced an agreement with Massachusetts prison officials designed to ensure better care for those in … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Using Spending Bill To Delay Lobster Restrictions
December 20, 2022
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Maine's congressional delegation is using a federal spending bill to delay new lobster fishing restrictions aimed at helping … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Court Rules Against Medically Assisted Death
December 20, 2022
BOSTON (AP) - The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that allowing doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to mentally competent … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Adopting Cannabis-Impaired Driver’s Ed
December 18, 2022
BOSTON (AP) — Beginning next month, Massachusetts will adopt a curriculum designed to educate teens on the risks of driving while under the influence … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Area nonprofit invites residents to help provide Christmas gifts for troops and veterans
Big Nicks Ride and Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Fund direct $10,000 to local food support ahead of Thanksgiving
Massachusetts health commissioner reacts to autism information change on CDC website
JFK’s granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.
Over two hundred sea turtles already in treatment for hypothermic conditions
Access restricted to town landing in Chatham after deficiencies discovered
First sperm whale to wash up on Nantucket in decades towed from beach
LISTEN: Upper Cape Tech brings Wizard of Oz to Holiday Dinner and Show
Cape Cod bolsters wildfire preparedness with new modernization plan
Polar Express Cape Cod donates seats for local foster families
Pair of Cape hotels honored in Forbes’ prestigious new listing
Yarmouth town meeting approves home lobster sales, ending a year of a controversial issue
Steamship Authority holding public meetings for new reservation system
