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
Cahoon Museum is pushing forward after executive director steps down
Barnstable Police Department no longer part of Massachusetts Civil Service System
Offshore wind contract deadline pushed again
Swimming advisory issued for Eastham pond
The Club at New Seabury is under new management
New sewer project approved on Outer Cape
Cape Cod League team recognizes nonprofit that helps sick and disabled children
Legislation proposed for “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phone use in Massachusetts schools
Transit Authority expands seasonal bus routes
Provincetown releases Coastal Resilience Plan to protect the town’s people, economy & infrastructure
West Nile Virus reported in Falmouth
Sandwich Gate for access to Joint Base Cape Cod will remain open
Falmouth Fire Department opening a new village station
