SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — A vanishing species of whale gave birth to few babies this birthing season, raising alarms among scientists and … [Read more...]
Scientists Report Mixed Outlook for Right Whale Calving Season
April 23, 2025
HYANNIS - Scientists from the New England Aquarium report a mixed outlook for the endangered North Atlantic right whale population this calving … [Read more...]
Baby Shark: New England Aquarium Celebrates 100th Epaulette Shark to Hatch Since 2012
February 22, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy39o3RazF4 New England Aquarium is celebrating the hatching of their 100th epaulette shark, the latest juvenile in … [Read more...]
Video: Vineyard Man Sentenced For Cape Bank Robbery | Faster Degrading Bioplastic Straws
February 8, 2024
https://youtu.be/zJNQdE4n8sE Vineyard Man Sentenced For Cape Bank Robbery A Martha’s Vineyard man is being sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in … [Read more...]
First Right Whales of Season Spotted
January 29, 2024
HYANNIS - Four to seven endangered North Atlantic right whales have been spotted in Cape Cod Bay, the first of the season. The sighting was … [Read more...]
State Bolsters Wetland and Flood Protections
December 28, 2023
HYANNIS - The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection recently issued draft regulations to strengthen wetlands and increase storm water … [Read more...]
Commercial Fishermen Need More Support for Substance Abuse and Fatigue, Lawmakers Say
December 13, 2023
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A federal program that protects the health and wellbeing of commercial fishermen should be expanded to include substance use … [Read more...]
State Provides $500k for Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance
November 30, 2023
HYANNIS - State officials have earmarked $500,000 for the Cod Commercial Fisherman's Alliance in their 2024 fiscal budget. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Two Sea Lions Settle into New Home at New England Aquarium
November 30, 2023
https://youtu.be/5kZ8wOrLsyA The New England Aquarium has two new residents with the addition of California sea lions "Farley" and "Giovanni." They … [Read more...]
Decline of Rare Right Whale Appears to be Slowing, But Scientists Say Big Threats Remain
October 25, 2023
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing, but scientists warn the giant mammals still face … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Cape Cod Commission releases final draft of its Freshwater Strategy
Popular youth program in public safety to return in August
Sandwich Fire Department using new prescription drug disposal tool
State lawmakers call for urgent action after police officer struck outside Cape Cod Tech
Rally raising awareness about elder abuse
Provincetown to host active shooter training for interested community members
Public/Private partnership submits homelessness count to federal agencies
Hog Island Beer Company involved in another brewery purchase- Falmouth remaining vocal against early-morning Steamship Authority freight trips
Housing Assistance announces lottery to be held for affordable apartments
Barnstable delegates vote against plan to remove Chatham buoys
Housing documentary to be viewed at Chatham’s Orpheum Theater on Saturday
Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox hosting this year’s Cape League All-Star Game
