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
Sea turtle stranding season arrives as first cold stunned turtles wash upon Cape shores
Healey administration encourages installation of heat pumps to take advantage of lower rates
Barnstable High School volleyball team raises $8K in support of young cancer patient
Sandwich invites the public to aid charitable drive benefitting local food pantry
Cape Air cancels new route between New Bedford and Boston
Steamship Authority names next general manager
LISTEN: Island Pickle prepares to open
Sandwich voters to consider changing housing by-laws at Special Town Meeting
Outer Cape Health Services urges residents to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays
Sandwich woman completes Antarctic ultramarathon
Listening sessions scheduled in five Cape Cod towns to get input on opioid settlement money
Provincetown receives $350k for police, housing
Local United Way issues emergency SNAP relief funding
