Full Hunter’s Moon Rises Over Barnstable, Dimming Orionid Meteors

The fireball-producing Orionid meteor shower and the October full hunter’s moon compete for attention in the skies over Barnstable.

Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative Presents Net Zero 2021 | Powering Change At The Grassroots Level

It was created in 1990 to serve the citizens and 15 towns that comprise Cape Cod.

Hyannis Catholic Football Team Suspended After Using Racial Slurs

Students from St. John Paul II School in Hyannis reportedly used racial slurs against Cathedral High School in a game over the weekend.

Where To Drop Off Unused Prescription Drugs In Barnstable

The 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held Oct. 23. Here’s where to take unused pills in Barnstable.

Flu Shots: Where To Find 2021 Clinics In Barnstable

Barnstable is entering its second flu season amid a global pandemic. Luckily, there are plenty of places in town to get a flu shot.

Biggest Pumpkin Patch Around Barnstable-Hyannis

Landmark pumpkin patches and farms in Massachusetts offer a ton of autumn fun for the family.

BPD : Winter Community Service Officer Job Posting

See the latest announcement from Barnstable Police Department.

Coyote Attacks Teen On Cape Cod Beach

Police said the attack happened while the teen and their friend were having a picnic on Harding's beach.

Barnstable Middle School Student Hit By Town-Owned Truck

Police said the vehicle that hit the student was a Barnstable Department of Public Works truck.

Barnstable-Hyannis-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In August: Feds

The Barnstable County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

WATCH: 600-Pound Sea Turtle Rescued, Released On Cape Cod

The turtle found itself stuck in a mudflat along the Herring River in Wellfleet.

Barnstable County Government: Deadline To Apply For Position On Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission Is Friday, October 15

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7 Barnstable Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News

Barnstable middle and elementary schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

Barnstable Holding Flu Shot Clinic At St. George Church

Masks are required at the clinic, and town officials recommend attendees fill out consent forms beforehand to reduce wait times.

Barnstable's Finishers In The 2021 Boston Marathon

Wondering how your friends and neighbors did in yesterday's race? Patch has their finishing times.

Best Pumpkin Patch Farms Around Barnstable-Hyannis

Halloween and fun are right around the corner, and you don’t have to travel far to find the best fall pumpkins in the Barnstable-Hyannis ...

'No, You Are Not Seeing Double': 2-Headed Turtle Hatches On Cape

The two-headed turtle has six legs, and each one controls three. The two heads work together to walk and swim.

Home Prices In Barnstable-Hyannis Area Continue To Rise

National home prices have surged over the past year; the Barnstable-Hyannis area was no exception.

Biden Banning Commercial Fishing In Area Off Coast Of Cape Cod

Environmental groups are praising the executive order, but Cape Cod commercial fishing advocates say the decision wasn't based on science.

2 Barnstable Officers Honored For Saving Woman's Life In Fire

Officers Nelson Souve and Marcus Cunningham received the Medal of Valor for rescuing an unresponsive elderly woman and giving her CPR.

Sign Up For Medicare Part B Online

Do you need to enroll in part B?

Barnstable PD Selling Pink Patches For Breast Cancer Awareness

Barnstable police will also sell shirts and hats to benefit breast cancer awareness and research throughout October.

Tree House Brewing Opens For To-Go Orders On Cape Cod: Patch PM

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Hyannis Film Festival To Highlight Movies Made On Cape Cod

There's plenty for baseball lovers at this film festival, with a showing of "Fever Pitch" and documentaries about Luis Tiant and Bill Lee.

Barnstable Urges Dismissal Of Lawsuit Over Pollution In Lewis Bay

The Conservation Law Foundation argued the town's water pollution control facility is lowering water quality and harming marine life.

Draconid And Orionid Meteors To Light Skies Over Barnstable

The “Finlay-id meteor shower” won’t be visible in the skies over Barnstable, but it offers an interesting lesson about comets.

“Safe Injection Sites” Should Be Opposed

…”safe injection sites” encourage illegal drug use and bring crime to surrounding communities.

Cape Cod Hospitals Need Blood: See The October Donation Schedule

All blood collected at Cape Cod Healthcare blood drives stays on Cape Cod.

Barnstable-Hyannis Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021

Fall brings pumpkin patches to life in the Barnstable-Hyannis area.

Winter Weather Forecast For Barnstable: See Daily Predictions

AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much snow Barnstable receives and the severity of the polar vortex.

Dennis Fire Temporarily Closes Route 6A

No one was home at the time of the fire, and emergency officials said there were no injuries.

Barnstable County Government: Barnstable County Awarded $500K Public Health Nursing Grant To Bolster COVID-19 Case Investigation And Tra ...

See the latest announcement from the Barnstable County Government.

Woman Dies After Cape Hit-And-Run Crash

Police are looking for the driver who hit Welton Willis-Gregory on Sept. 14, before leaving the scene.

Barnstable Police Find Hyannis Teen Who Went Missing

Anyone with information about Kelsco Porter's whereabouts is asked to call Barnstable police at 508-775-0387.

Dennis House Fire Closes Parts Of Route 6A

Traffic is being re-routed up to Sesuit Neck Road, but police said it's best to avoid the area.

4 Rescued After Fishing Boat Hits Rocks Off Cape Cod Coast

The Coast Guard sent a boat from Woods Hole and a helicopter from Air Station Cape Cod to complete the rescue.

Cape Plane That Crashed Took Off Again After Failed Landing: NTSB

The plane was "traveling a little faster than it should" have when the pilot tried landing at Provincetown Airport, flight officials said.

Barnstable County Government: Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod Welcomes New Members

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DEA Warns Of Spike In Deadly Pills In Massachusetts, US: Patch PM

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Barnstable Election 2021: Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

There are two weeks left to register to vote for contested town council and school committee races in the Barnstable town election.