NANTUCKET – Governor Maura Healey’s administration has announced new regulations to expand the deer hunting seasons on Martha’s Vineyard and … [Read more...]
Deer hunting times opened up on Vineyard and Nantucket to fight ticks, address other issues
December 16, 2025
Free tick testing available for Cape residents amid rising health concerns
July 9, 2025
BARNSTABLE - With recent increases in the variety of ticks on Cape Cod, as well as the diseases they can carry, Barnstable County officials are … [Read more...]
Public Health Officials Offer Safety Guidances For Summer Months
June 7, 2024
HYANNIS - As warm weather sets in and summer approaches, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is releasing a PSA to help the public stay safe … [Read more...]
Pet Owners Warned To Prepare For Extended Tick Season
April 15, 2023
BOSTON – The Animal Rescue League is warning pet owners to brace for an extended tick season as the region’s mild winter has created conditions for an … [Read more...]
Tick-Borne Virus Strain on the Increase Locally
March 22, 2023
HYANNIS - A recent CDC report has indicated a significant increase in cases across the Northeast of Babesiosis, a disease spread through tick … [Read more...]
Official Says Climate Change Is Affecting Regional Tick Activity
March 13, 2022
HYANNIS – A local bug expert said climate change is playing a role in changing tick activity on Cape Cod and throughout the Northeast. Barnstable … [Read more...]
Barnstable County Delegates Discuss Joint Base Gun Range, Tick Season
July 8, 2021
HYANNIS - During the Cape Cod Regional Government Assembly of Delegates meeting, delegates turned their attention towards the proposed Joint Base Cape … [Read more...]
Poisonous Caterpillars Expand Territory as Tick Problems Persist
June 29, 2021
HYANNIS – Brown-tail moth caterpillars that are native to the coastline of Maine and Cape Cod have been expanding their territory this … [Read more...]
2021 Estimated to be Big Year for Ticks and Cicadas
May 30, 2021
HYANNIS – As people start to go outside more with the weather warming up and COVID-19 restrictions loosening, the number of cases of Lyme disease in … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Number of cold-stunned turtles in treatment swells to over 450
LISTEN: Child and Family Services sponsors families in need for the holidays
Nonprofit has responded to a trio of thresher sharks on Outer Cape beaches this month
County opposes state control over registry of deeds
LISTEN: Cape Cod Healthcare fully opens new pavilion, with President and CEO Michael Lauf
Dredging work to begin at the Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel
Chatham Elementary School recognized for continued improvement in testing scores
High Wind Warning from National Weather Service for Cape and Islands Friday
Outer Cape Health Services urges residents to protect their mental health during the holiday season
Deer hunting times opened up on Vineyard and Nantucket to fight ticks, address other issues
Finalists announced for next Monomoy Schools Superintendent
Cape Cod League releases 2026 schedule; Harwich hosting All-Star Game
Captain and crew of a Steamship Authority vessel honored for life-saving actions
