BARNSTABLE - The Coast Guard has closed the comment period early for their navigational buoy modernization plan. It called for the removal of … [Read more...]
Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declines
May 22, 2025
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...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Sea turtle stranding season arrives as first cold stunned turtles wash upon Cape shores
Healey administration encourages installation of heat pumps to take advantage of lower rates
Barnstable High School volleyball team raises $8K in support of young cancer patient
Sandwich invites the public to aid charitable drive benefitting local food pantry
Cape Air cancels new route between New Bedford and Boston
Steamship Authority names next general manager
LISTEN: Island Pickle prepares to open
Sandwich voters to consider changing housing by-laws at Special Town Meeting
Outer Cape Health Services urges residents to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays
Sandwich woman completes Antarctic ultramarathon
Listening sessions scheduled in five Cape Cod towns to get input on opioid settlement money
Provincetown receives $350k for police, housing
Local United Way issues emergency SNAP relief funding
