HYANNIS - State officials over the weekend announced that Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard experienced worsening drought conditions from August through … [Read more...]
Cape Cod downgraded to a state of mild drought
July 15, 2025
HYANNIS - The Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs has downgraded the Cape Cod Region to a state of Mild Drought, ending a run of … [Read more...]
Increased Fire Risk for Cape and Islands Wednesday
April 30, 2025
HYANNIS - The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire risk advisory for Wednesday for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket … [Read more...]
Dukes County Sheriff Director of Communcations Retiring
July 1, 2024
OAK BLUFFS - Dukes County is saying goodbye to its sheriff department’s long-time director of communications. Major Susan Schofield received a fond … [Read more...]
Elder Services to give Coupons for Farmers Markets
July 8, 2023
BARNSTABLE - Coupons will be offered for the purchase of produce at local farmers markets by Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands starting … [Read more...]
Martha’s Vineyard Dispatcher Wins Statewide Award
April 20, 2023
OAK BLUFFS – The Dukes County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the selection of Captain Nicole Gazaille-Graves as Supervisor of the Year at the 911 … [Read more...]
Some Local Shelters to Open Amid Cold Snap
February 3, 2023
DENNIS - Several sheltering resources are being made available as a frigid blast of polar air hits Cape Cod and the Islands. Temperatures were … [Read more...]
Cape & Islands Plates Raise Over $450K for Local Economy
November 7, 2022
HYANNIS – A virtual auction for new Cape & Islands license plates raised over $450,000 for development initiatives in the local economy. The … [Read more...]
State Confirms Fifth Human Case of West Nile Virus
September 27, 2022
HYANNIS - Massachusetts health officials have announced the fifth human case of West Nile Virus in the state this year. Officials said that … [Read more...]
Dukes County Regional Jail Receives $6M for Repairs
August 25, 2022
MARTHA’S VINEYARD - The state has allocated $6 million for repair and replacement of the Dukes County Regional Jail and Lockup facility in … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Listening sessions scheduled in five Cape Cod towns to get input on opioid settlement money
Local United Way issues emergency SNAP relief funding
New rules intended to make moped riding safer on Martha’s Vineyard
Woodwell Climate Research Center receives $10M donation from MacKenzie Scott
Barnstable prepares to host several Veterans’ Day events
Work begins to expand Centerville’s Mother’s Park and area sewage infrastructure
Latest on federal food aid freeze: MA attorney general says she’s “disappointed” in SCOTUS decision, with Senate deal coming
Former chairman of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe sentenced to prison- Clerk magistrate for Nantucket nominated; Vineyard woman named district court judge
CIVOC honoring Veterans Day with events and outreach with government shutdown impacts
Cape Cod Commission invites the public to partake in bus transit survey
Former CEO of Heritage Museums has died- Cape leaders affirm their support for SNAP
