FALL RIVER – A local wind energy project is facing a new setback. SouthCoast Wind has informed the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board … [Read more...]
Massachusetts A.G. monitoring effects of latest federal government shutdown
October 2, 2025
BOSTON – A new federal government shutdown has begun, with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell saying the shutdown will cause "needless … [Read more...]
Action taken by governor to protect vaccine availability in Massachusetts
September 5, 2025
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has announced a series of measures to ensure that vaccines remain available to Massachusetts residents of all ages, … [Read more...]
States and developer sue the Trump administration for halting work on New England offshore wind farm
September 5, 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Connecticut, Rhode Island and the developer of an offshore wind farm 12 miles southwest of Martha's Vineyard that would power … [Read more...]
Immigration enforcement causing anxiety among Cape families, according to new report
September 4, 2025
BARNSTABLE – Barnstable County Commissioners have received a report from the county's human rights commission about an increase of immigration-related … [Read more...]
Democrats demand President Trump resume Revolution Wind
August 26, 2025
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — Revolution Wind, a nearly complete wind farm off the coast of Southern New England, faces an uncertain future. The … [Read more...]
Yarmouth police seeking tips on flag destruction at bridge dedicated to Marine
August 26, 2025
YARMOUTH – Fifth Barnstable State Representative Steve Xiarhos says it’s “shameful” that someone vandalized a memorial to a Cape Cod Marine. The … [Read more...]
Vineyard Wind installs system in turbine network to reduce illumination at night
August 12, 2025
NEW BEDFORD – Vineyard Wind has announced that it has integrated all of its installed turbines into the Aircraft Detection Lighting System, addressing … [Read more...]
Cape Cod town responds to immigration claims, local officials have differing views on ICE action
June 2, 2025
HYANNIS – The Orleans Select Board has released a statement about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security including the town in last week’s … [Read more...]
Trump Administration declares Cape & Islands counties to be immigrant sanctuary communities
May 31, 2025
HYANNIS – President Trump’s administration is cracking down on “sanctuary cities” by publishing a list of jurisdictions that are allegedly defying … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Steamship Authority to hold virtual sessions explaining new reservation system
LISTEN: Offshore wind back in development, but financial expert says impacts from freezes remain
Contractor able to resume sewer work in Yarmouth after fatal incident
Erosion-threatened beach house tied to Watergate is being demolished
Barnstable to consider mandating best available sewer systems near sensitive waterbodies
Steamship Authority summer reservation figures are in- Mass Maritime Academy announces new partnership with program in Middle East
Preliminary results in for Martha’s Vineyard summer ferry reservations
Falmouth reports presence of invasive pine beetle
Barnstable restricting the sale of nicotine and tobacco products
Bass Hole Boardwalk closed for ice damage
Leadership change taking place at Cape Light Compact
Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard receive grants to protect pitch pine habitat
