BUZZARDS BAY – Governor Maura Healey’s administration has announced that the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is hosting public … [Read more...]
Deer hunting times opened up on Vineyard and Nantucket to fight ticks, address other issues
December 16, 2025
NANTUCKET – Governor Maura Healey’s administration has announced new regulations to expand the deer hunting seasons on Martha’s Vineyard and … [Read more...]
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
Wind projects that faced federal stoppage are fighting back in court
LISTEN: Barnstable Sheriff’s addiction program federal funding reinstated
Barnstable Sheriff among federal agencies losing funding
Town of Barnstable has moved to a new web address
State holding hearings on possibly easing hunting restrictions- Public invited to immigration discussion in Falmouth
Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the U.S. “will not approve any windmills”
WATCH: Boathouse used for celebrated Coast Guard rescue operation goes through Cape Cod Canal
Massachusetts Maritime Academy carrying out another Sea Term with new training vessel
33 right whales sighted in Cape Cod Bay, vessel restrictions in effect
Driver cited after pedestrian struck in Bourne- Molly Demeulenaere to step down as Executive Director of the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
LISTEN: Flu season among state’s worst say local experts
