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12 Signs You Grew Up on Cape Cod

December 2, 2025

Growing up on Cape Cod is a unique experience. True Cape Codders don't come on weekends or just for the summer. They are on Cape long after the last … [Read more...]

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State closes section of Scusset Beach fishing pier for repairs

August 11, 2025

SANDWICH – The state Department of Conservation and Fishing has announced the closure of a 26-foot section of the Scusset Fishing Pier at Scusset … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: beaches, fishing, Sandwich

Chatham beaches to close early Fourth of July weekend

June 25, 2025

CHATHAM - Chatham will be closing beaches early over the Fourth of July holiday weekend in order to discourage unruly activity. The south-facing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter, Top Story Tagged With: beaches, Cape Cod, Fourth of July

Things You May Not Know About Truro

May 15, 2025

Truro, which makes up the “wrist” of the Outer Cape’s “arm,” is located just before Provincetown and about 75 percent of its land is designated as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environmental & Wildlife, Lifestyle, Travel Tagged With: beaches, dunes, history, North Truro, Seashore, Tourism, travel, Truro

Stickers Available for Summer Season, Sandwich Wraps Beach Work

April 15, 2025

SANDWICH - Beach stickers are available online now for Cape Cod communities as the summer season draws closer. In towns like Eastham, 2025 Stickers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: beaches, Sandwich

Boaters Advised To Exercise Caution While Cotuit Bay Dredging Is Underway

October 16, 2024

COTUIT - Barnstable is notifying boaters to exercise caution when traversing Cotuit Bay, as the Cotuit Bay Entrance Channel Dredging Project is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: Barnstable, beach life, beaches, conservation, Cotuit, Cotuit Bay, Dredge, Dredging

Parking Ordinance At Certain Beaches Remains In Effect

September 16, 2024

BARNSTABLE - The Barnstable Parking Management Division is notifying residents and visitors that parking compliance at certain beaches will remain in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: beaches, outdoor recreation, parking, traffic

Massachusetts Receives EPA Funding For Water Quality Monitoring

June 18, 2024

BARNSTABLE - The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $254,000 in grants to support water quality monitoring and public notification programs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: BEACH Act, beaches, Cape Cod Beaches, Environmental Protection Agency, recreation, Summer, summer activities

VIDEO: Dr. Beach Says Booming Seals Add a New Challenge for Swimmers: Sharks

June 8, 2024

https://youtu.be/twCGwXVGXwE Dr. Beach explains how his rating system for the world's beaches does not consider shark-watching a benefit. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: beaches, Cape Cod Beaches, Cape Cod Sharks, Dr. Beach, Shark, sharks, Short, Video

VIDEO: “Dr. Beach” Talks Best Beaches on Cape Cod

May 30, 2024

https://youtu.be/7NSwJGNsJvg A Cape Cod beach is once again in the top ten of Doctor Beach’s annual report grading coastal destinations nationwide. … [Read more...]