Six Ways to Save Your Sanity During the Holidays

Here’s how to head off every seasonally stressful situation.

Local Pizza Recognized by Zagat

The Giambotta at Regina Pizzeria was picked for 50 States, 50 Pizzas.

Community Update

Two Men Charged with Crack Cocaine Distribution

An Osterville man and a Hyannis man were arrested at a Hyannis motel for multiple drug charges.

What’s Your Favorite Christmas Movie?

Do you like the old black and white classics or prefer more recent offerings?

I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

State to Private Employers: Send Your Workers Home Early Tuesday

The Secretary of State asks private businesses to send their employees home before 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Barnstable Funeral Announcements: Dec. 18

Death notices and funeral announcements from Barnstable funeral homes for Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Five Local Causes Looking for Help

Your neighbors are looking for help this holiday season.

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

Sold: $3.3 Million Barnstable Residence

A sampling of recently sold homes in Barnstable. The following information was provided by newenglandmoves.com.

'It's a Wonderful Life' Screening, School Committee

5 Things is a daily snapshot roundup of information on events, happenings and other news in town.

Your Investigation Of The Business Practices Of United Water Or Suez Environnement

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.

Vandals Destroy Annual Holiday Display

A Centerville family says they won't redecorate after vandals deflated blow-up decorations and cut wires.

10 DIY Teacher Gifts You Can Make in Mason Jars

Get creative (and save cash) with these fun projects.

Vegas Kingpin Seeks Changes to Massachusetts Casino Law

Steve Wynn aims to build a $1.3 billion casino in Everett.

Darius Rucker Reveals 2014 True Believers Tour Featuring Eli Young Band With Special Guest Joel Crouse

Scott Brown Sells Wrentham Home. Is He Moving to NH to Run for Senate?

Brown's home expected to close this week. He owns a summer home in Rye, NH.

NY Times Story Suggests A.D.H.D Over Diagnosed - What Do You Think?

The New York Times ran a story on Sunday on trends in medicating patients for A.D.H.D. that had many mentions of a pharmaceutical company with a local location.

VISIT DJ MARSHALL'S ONLINE MUSEUM & GALLERY

Masked Man Arrested for Pair of Armed Robberies

A Yarmouth man robbed two convenience stores at gunpoint last week.

Now Hiring: Recent Job Postings for the Barnstable Area

Barnstable Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities for the week of Dec. 16.

Barnstable Funeral Announcements: 1974 Barnstable High Graduate

Death notices and funeral announcements from Barnstable funeral homes for Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Cotuit Library Holiday Sing-Along, Conservation Commission Meeting

5 Things is a daily snapshot roundup of information on events, happenings and other news in town.

Showing Your House in the Wintertime

[VIDEO] How to Make Homemade Paint for Kids' Craft Projects

Keep kids busy by using old kitchen spices to make paint.

Model Boat Building & Nautical Navigation Class

What’s Your Favorite Christmas Song?

Do you prefer religious or secular Christmas music – or do you not like any of it?

Men's Holiday Shopping Night At South Shore Skin Center

Expect Extra Drunken Driving Patrols, Checkpoints During Holidays

Massachusetts State Police and 200 city and town police forces are mobilizing extra enforcement efforts through Jan. 1 thanks to a federal grant.

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RED SOX INTRODUCE “NEW YEAR’S EVE AT FENWAY PARK”

CITI FROZEN FENWAY TO INCLUDE “MONSTER SLED”

Map: What Part of Town Had the Most Increase in Home Values?

Nationally, home values have significantly increased this year, but experts say growth is likely to slow down in 2014. The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes that increased in value across town.

Barnstable 2013 Holiday Guide

A roundup of what's happening and what you need to know this holiday season.

Sing It! Holiday Caroling 101 [SPONSORED]

Go Caroling Day is just around the corner on Dec. 20. If you want to bring joy to the neighborhood, here’s how to get ready.