CAPE & ISLANDS - State officials with the Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs have announced that Nantucket County has moved into a … [Read more...]
Nantucket experienced worsening drought conditions from August through September
October 14, 2025
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...]
