Nearly $70K Raised For Cape Woman Hit By Vehicle At Transfer Station

Dawn Capra was removing trash from her car at the Barnstable Transfer Station when she was hit by a car, causing severe injuries.

Barnstable Playground Closed Two Days Next Week

Luke’s Love Boundless Playground will be closed for maintenance and repairs to start the week.

Cape Cod Winter Coat Drive Scheduled Amid Frigid Temperatures

The drive is a joint effort from the Barnstable Police Department, People of Action and Kiwanis of Hyannis. Here's what to know.

2 Right Whales Entangled Off Massachusetts Coast, 1 In Dire Condition

Two right whales were seen entangled in fishing gear southeast of Nantucket, New England Aquarium officials said.

Barnstable Adult Community Center Closed After Leak

The building suffered "considerable" damage after a fire suppression sprinkler leak. The center could reopen in early January.

After MA Oil Spill, Cape Cod Staffers Giving Birds New Life

The New England Wildlife Center brought over 40 birds to its hospital on Cape Cod for intensive treatment and cleaning after the oil spill.

Barnstable Launches Warming Hearts Program For November

The blanket collection event will see collected blankets donated to locals living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Over $160K Raised For Cape Cod Family After Tragic Fatal Fire

Money is being raised through the Greg Hill Foundation for the two surviving members of the family, who lost a mom and daughter in a fire.

Cape Cod Police, Sheriff Partner For Hurricane Helene Aid

Donations are being accepted at locations across the Cape for those in western North Carolina dealing with the storm's aftermath.

Barnstable's Fall Walking Weekend A Local Way To Step Into Fall

Barnstable's Open Space Committee have scheduled walks throughout the weekend for locals and visitors alike. What to know.

Barnstable Sheriff Launches New Family Support Program

The program hopes to help families of people incarcerated navigate the process and connect them with community services.

Barnstable Hosts Hazardous Waste Collection This Weekend

The Saturday collection event will be held at the Transfer Station in Marstons Mills, officials said. What to know.

14 Dolphins Stranded On Cape Cod, 3 Dead In 'Unprecedented' Stranding

Eleven dolphins were saved by rescuers after being stranded on Cape Cod. It was the largest bottlenose dolphin stranding in the northeast.

West Barnstable's Luke’s Love Boundless Playground Closed Monday

Officials will be "conducting an extensive inspection of the playground" for most of Monday.

Barnstable Land Trust Hosts 'Climate Conversations' In September

The series of programs, art installations and conversations coincides with National Environmental Awareness Month in September.

Provincetown Swim For Life Back For 2024

The Provincetown Harbor event is back on Saturday. Here's what to know.

9-Year-Old Cape Cod Boy Uses Cooking Skills To Help Families In Need

When Adrian approached his mother with questions about homelessness, Melissa Oomer recalls his first request. "What can we do to help?"

Former Celtic Chris Herren To Speak On Cape Cod During Recovery Month

Herren, a once-promising basketball prospect from Fall River, will discuss his battles with addiction and eventual recovery in Barnstable.

Barnstable Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection This Weekend

The event will take place at the town's transfer station in Marstons Mills. Here's what to know.

Barnstable Schedules Vessel Safety Checks

The checks will be held at Blish Point Boat Ramp next week. Here's what locals should know.

Rescuers Save 400-Pound Sea Turtle Entangled In Cape Cod Bay

A massive leatherback sea turtle was rescued from a scary entanglement thanks to the help of Cape Cod officials and an animal rescue team.

Cape Cod Marconi Beach Closed To Swimming

A "bacterial exceedance" is to blame for the temporary no swimming mandate, Cape Cod National Seashore officials said.

Cape Cod Flamingo Back At The Beach

Residents spotted an unusual visitor at a Dennis beach for the second time this summer.

Cape Cod's "Hydrangea Whisperer" Shares The Secrets Of Her Success

At the Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, fine gardener Pamela Vasques has built a reputation for her knowledge of hydrangeas.

Keyes Beach Closed In Barnstable For Water Quality Issue

Pet advisories have also been issued at two area ponds this week.

Popular Cape Cod Beach Closed Ahead Of July 4

Longnook Beach access in Truro is temporarily closed as officials evaluate the beach pathway and nearby dunes for safety concerns.

Cape Cod Dolphin Stranding A Sad Record For Animal Rescue Organization

Most of the 125 dolphins stranded in Wellfleet have been cleared of the area, but not all of them survived.

80 Dolphins Stranded In Low Tide Off Cape Cod: Reports

The massive pod of Atlantic White-sided dolphins was found near the Herring River at The Gut or Great Island in Wellfleet, reports say.

Barnstable Vessel Safety Checks Scheduled For This Week

The vessel safety checks are scheduled for three locations across Barnstable on Friday. Here's when and where.

Lucky Nantucket Store Sells 2 Big Winning Lottery Tickets In 3 Months

Looking to buy a lottery ticket the next time you're on Nantucket? You might want to try the Old South Diner.

Nesting Shorebirds Close Access Point To Cape Cod Beach

Officials said that a beach access point at Snail Road in Provincetown is closed after a pair of piping plovers began nesting there.

Flamingo On Cape Cod Beach Stuns Locals, Experts

If confirmed by a state organization, it would mark the first time a wild American flamingo has been recorded in Massachusetts.

Video Shows Rare Orca Sighting Off The Coast Of Massachusetts

The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy said it's "very exciting to see" an orca in Massachusetts waters.

Cape Cod's Marconi Beach Reopens After Stair Reconstruction

A brand new set of stairs is ready to welcome beachgoers to Marconi this summer.

Shark Attacks Up In U.S.: How Common Is It MA?

Sharks are a common presence in the waters off the Massachusetts coast during the warmer months, but shark attacks are fairly uncommon.

Fire At Cape Cod Eversource Substation Caused Major Power Outages

Local police departments were impacted by the outages on Wednesday, which saw over 20,000 customers lose power on Cape Cod.

Registration Opens For 2024 Barnstable Sheriff Youth Academy

Registration closes on June 11. Here's what to know for this year's youth academy.

MA DCR To Open 3 Cape Cod Beaches For Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation will open beaches starting Friday.

Large Turnout Expected For State Trooper's Visiting Hours On Cape Cod

The visiting hours for Steven Culver have prompted road closures in Harwich. Here's what to know.

Barnstable Launches Greening the Gateway Cities Program

The Town was awarded a grant to plant 2,400 trees in the community’s Environmental Justice areas, meaning some locals can get free trees.