Massachusetts Archives

Mass Maritime Academy To Welcome New Training Vessel This Friday

October 7, 2024

BUZZARDS BAY - The Massachusetts Maritime Academy is preparing to welcome the Training Ship Patriot State this Friday, October 11, at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: buzzards bay, Mass Maritime, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Nautical Engineering

LISTEN: New Housing Bill with Cape and Islands State Senator Julian Cyr

June 26, 2024

capecodcom · New Housing Bill with Cape and Islands State Senator Julian Cyr The Massachusetts State Senate has unveiled a new housing bill adding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter, Top Story Tagged With: Affordable Housing, Housing, Massachusetts

New Study Finds Massachusetts Elderly At High Risk Of Bankruptcy

May 20, 2024

HYANNIS - A new economic study of U.S. states has found that Massachusetts poses the third greatest risk of bankruptcy for its senior citizens, coming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter, Top Story Tagged With: Economy, elder, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Outlawing “Revenge Porn”

March 23, 2024

BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts bill that bars someone from sharing explicit images or videos without consent was approved unanimously Thursday by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter, Top Story Tagged With: Boston, Cape Cod News, Cape News, Massachusetts, Revenge Porn

Cape & Islanders Call for Action on Childcare Legislation

January 10, 2024

BARNSTABLE - Dozens of Cape and Islands parents, caregivers, early educators, early education and childcare providers, business leaders, and advocates … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter, Top Story Tagged With: Barnstable, Cape Cod, child care, childcare, Massachusetts, State

Restoration Meeting Scheduled for Upper Bass River Project

January 9, 2024

YARMOUTH - The Upper Bass River Restoration Project meeting will be held at the Yarmouth Town Hall Hearing Room on January 24 at 6 p.m. to discuss the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: Cape Cod, Massachusetts, North Dennis Road, restoration, Upper Bass River Restoration Project, Weir Road, Yarmouth, Yarmouth Town Hall

United States Coast Guard Hosting “Boat America” Course

January 9, 2024

ORLEANS - The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the “Boat America” course at the Orleans Police Station on January 13 at 9 a.m. to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: basic navigation, Boat America, boat selection, boating equipment, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Environmental Police, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, Orleans, paddle craft, Peter Lucchesi, safety, trailering, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

Heroes In Transition Participating in BFit Challenge

January 9, 2024

MASHPEE - Heroes In Transition (HIT), a Mashpee-based nonprofit providing support to veterans, will be participating in the BFit Challenge which is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: BFit Challenge, Boston, Boston Bruins, Boston Bruins Foundation, Cape Cod, ems, Executive Director, firefighters, Heroes in Transition, HIT, Mashpee, Massachusetts, military couples, military spouses, New England, Nicole Spencer, nonprofit, service members, TD Garden, veterans

State Fire Marshal Gives Winter Weather Warnings

January 9, 2024

BARNSTABLE - As the season for snow begins in the region, the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal, Jon M. Davine, is reminding residents to test their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter, Top Story Tagged With: alarms, Barnstable, Cape Cod, carbon monoxide, dizziness, fatigue, headache, Jon M. Davine, Massachusetts, snow, State Fire Marshal

MassDOT Continues Roadwork on RT-28

January 8, 2024

DENNIS - MassDOT is reminding residents of the continued work they are doing on route-28 over Bass River in Dennis as the project has created traffic … [Read more...]