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Book vending machine added to Sandwich school SANDWICH – The Sandwich Elementary Parent Teacher Association has announced that one of its schools is now benefiting from a vending machine that dispenses books. Oak Ridge Elementary students are …

Book #vendingMachine added to Sandwich school. The Scholastic points program also helped them to stock the machine, supporting essential #book access for all students www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

There are lots of reasons to compost. I wanted to make dirt. A few years ago, I stumbled upon a composting article on my town’s website and something clicked in my mind. I’m not one to compost. That’s not something I’d do, but as I read the article and menti…

There are lots of reasons to #compost. I wanted to make #dirt. www.capecod.com/entertainmen...

Falmouth Academy purchases historic Captain’s Manor Inn for expansion FALMOUTH – Falmouth Academy says it has purchased the historic Captain’s Manor Inn, which will serve as the home of the school’s new five-day boarding program. The Captain’s Manor Inn, located at 2…

#FalmouthAcademy says it has purchased the historic Captain’s Manor Inn, which will serve as the home of the school’s new five-day boarding program www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

Barnstable County Commissioners adopt Cape Cod Commission’s Regional Policy Plan BARNSTABLE  – The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners has adopted the Cape Cod Commission’s 2025 Regional Policy Plan (RPP), as well as its related ordinances.  The bo…

#Barnstable County Commissioners adopt Cape Cod Commission’s #RegionalPolicyPlan. Key elements and concerns within the Plan include enhancing the region’s sustainable #infrastructure
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LISTEN: Ballot question could dedicate tax revenue from sports gear toward conservation The state will likely see a ballot question next year on conservation, with the Association to Preserve Cape Cod leading the push. Executive Director Andrew Gottlieb says that they have collected t…

LISTEN: #Ballot question could dedicate tax revenue from sports gear toward #conservation www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

“Totally Rad” Sunset Viewed From Linnell Landing, Brewster! This sunset, viewed from the huge tidal flats at Linnell Landing, Brewster reminds me of an Endless Summer…the sun dripping through a band of clouds illuminating the sky. By Spencer Kennard

“Totally Rad” Sunset Viewed From Linnell Landing, Brewster! www.capecod.com/community/to...

Steamship Authority holding public meetings for new reservation system FALMOUTH – The Steamship Authority has scheduled a series of informational open houses for its True North initiative to replace the company’s reservation system. At each workshop, the True North pr…

#SteamshipAuthority holding public meetings for new reservation system. The True North project team will be available to discuss the upcoming reservation system replacement and its new features www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

Officials urge scam-awareness amid Giving Tuesday HYANNIS – With Giving Tuesday today and the upcoming holiday season, state officials are advising people to be cautious and do some research before opening their wallets.  The Attorney G…

Officials urge #scam-awareness amid Giving Tuesday. With the upcoming holiday season, state officials are advising people to be cautious and do some research
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Barnstable County Commissioners adopt Cape Cod Commission’s Regional Policy Plan BARNSTABLE  – The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners has adopted the Cape Cod Commission’s 2025 Regional Policy Plan (RPP), as well as its related ordinances.  The Bo…

Barnstable County Commissioners adopt Cape Cod Commission’s #RegionalPolicyPlan. Key elements and concerns within the Plan include enhancing the region’s sustainable #infrastructure
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Nature Conservancy teams up with Mashpee to restore oyster reefs in Hamblin Pond MASHPEE – The Nature Conservancy recently teamed up with the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service and Mashpee to rebuild an oyster reef in Mashpee’s Hamblin Pond.  …

Nature Conservancy teams up with #Mashpee to restore #oyster reefs in Hamblin Pond www.capecod.com/newscenter/n...

Mashpee Wampanoag chair continuing to serve on National Congress of American Indians MASHPEE – The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is extending congratulations to Chairman Brian Weeden on his re-election to the National Congress of American Indians. Weeden serves as the Congress’ Fir…

Mashpee #Wampanoag chair continuing to serve on National Congress of American Indians www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

Events on Cape Cod If you have an event you would like to submit for consideration, enter it here. 11/21 – 12/14, 19th Annual Holidays at Highfield – The Victorian era will be celebrated during the holida…

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Pair of Yarmouth firefighters honored in statewide recognition of firefighting heroism YARMOUTH – State officials recently honored 170 Massachusetts Firefighters throughout the state for acts of lifesaving heroism and community service at the state’s thirty-sixth Annual Fi…

Pair of #Yarmouth #firefighters honored in statewide recognition of firefighting heroism. The awards were chosen to reflect responses to 17 high-pressure emergencies www.capecod.com/newscenter/p...

New electric vehicle charging stations available at Sandwich Town Hall SANDWICH – The Town of Sandwich has announced that electric vehicle owners now have access to four charging stations that were recently installed at Sandwich Town Hall. The Town Hall is located at …

The Town of Sandwich has announced that electric vehicle owners now have access to four #chargingStations that were recently installed at #Sandwich Town Hall www.capecod.com/newscenter/n...

Dennis Wastewater Project continues throughout municipality DENNIS – As businesses reopen and residents return from trips off Cape, infrastructure projects are resuming across Dennis as contractors associated with the Town’s Wastew…

Dennis Wastewater Project continues throughout municipality www.capecod.com/newscenter/d...

PHOTOS: Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary We took a stroll through the Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary recently. Walking through the meadows and woodlands is very relaxing.

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Will You Help Fred Find a Home on the Cape? If you’re looking to add a little sass and a lot of sweetness to your life, look no further than Fred! This 3 year old kiddo has been worried at the shelter, but given time and patience to adjust, …

Will You Help Fred Find a Home on the Cape? www.capecod.com/lifestyle/wi...

Preparing for Record Store Day – a great event for expanding your vinyl collection Having grown up buying music on vinyl, Record Store Day (RSD) is a fun way to delve back into that world of wonder where you never know what gems you may find. If you’re a long-time collector or yo…

Having grown up buying music on #vinyl, Record Store Day #RSD is a fun way to delve back into that world of wonder where you never know what gems you may find www.capecod.com/entertainmen...

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CapeCod.com!

Will You Help Nico Find a Good Home on the Cape? Meet Nico! Oh this handsome dude! Can you even stand the cuteness overload with this guy? Well, he’s ready to capture your heart and take over your home with his huge heart and extra large st…

Will You Help Nico Find a Good Home on the Cape? www.capecod.com/articles/wil...

Bourne is documenting the history of its recreational areas BOURNE – The Bourne Recreation Committee has announced a new initiative called the Memorial Research Program, which focuses on four important community spaces. These are the Clark, Keith, Chester a…

#Bourne is documenting the history of its #recreational areas. A new initiative called the Memorial Research Program, focuses on four important community spaces www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce launching auction on Black Friday WEST YARMOUTH – The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce will officially launch its annual Seaside Online Auction on Friday, the Chamber’s largest fundraiser featuring over 165 items donated by businesses …

#Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce launching #auction on Black Friday. Residents are invited to support the local economy via this most significant fundraiser of the year, www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

Barnstable Delegates vote to endorse “Medicare for All” legislation BARNSTABLE – The Barnstable Assembly Of Delegates has voted to support bills in the Massachusetts Legislature that would establish a single-payer healthcare system in the state. The bills would rep…

Barnstable Delegates vote to endorse “Medicare for All” legislation www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

Open house scheduled for Cape Cod National Seashore multi-use path project EASTHAM – The National Park Service is inviting the public to an open house to learn more about the upcoming Cable Road Multi-Use Path project in Eastham. The open house will take place on Tuesday,…

Open house scheduled for Cape Cod #NationalSeashore multi-use path project. It aims to install a one-mile-long multi-use #path to provide safe access to Nauset Light Beach www.capecod.com/newscenter/l...

9 Reasons You Know You Are a Cape Codder Do you call yourself a Cape Codder? Try these statements on for size and see if they fit. Whether you were born here, washed ashore, or visit frequently, some of these might apply to you. How many …

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Big Nicks Ride and Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Fund direct $10,000 to local food support ahead of Thanksgiving BARNSTABLE COUNTY – Local food pantries have received a $10,000 boost from Big Nicks Ride and the Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Fund ahead of the Thanksgivin…

Local #foodPantries have received a $10,000 boost from Big Nicks Ride and the Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Fund ahead of the #Thanksgiving holiday www.capecod.com/newscenter/b...

Fall in Falmouth on the Shining Sea Bike Path Falmouth is the birthplace of Katharine Lee Bates who wrote “America the Beautiful” (….”from sea to shining sea…”) – Thus the name “Shining Sea Bikeway”. It is a 10.5 path (or 21 mile round trip) t…

Fall in Falmouth on the Shining Sea Bike Path www.capecod.com/community/fa...

Orleans working with dentist office to potentially acquire land for fire station ORLEANS – The Town of Orleans is making progress towards the construction of a new fire-rescue station thanks to an assist from a local business owner.  The Orleans Select Board and town manag…

#Orleans working with dentist office to potentially acquire land for #fireStation. Fire chief Geof Deering said this is an incredible opportunity that changes the whole course of the project
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Area nonprofit invites residents to help provide Christmas gifts for troops and veterans BUZZARDS BAY – Cape Cod Cares for the Troops, a local non-profit that helps veterans and their families, is inviting the public to help provide a Christmas boost to veterans and troops abroad…

Cape Cod Cares for the Troops is inviting the public to help provide a #Christmas boost to veterans and #troops abroad. Locals can help by providing supplies or monetary donations to help cover the cost of shipping www.capecod.com/newscenter/a...

Comment period open for Cape Cod Canal bridge replacement environmental impact report BOURNE – A public hearing is coming up next month after the Massachusetts Department of Transportation filed the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the replacement of the Cape Cod Bridges und…

Comment period open for Cape Cod #CanalBridge #replacement environmental impact report. MassDOT says the filing of the comprehensive document represents a significant milestone in the advancement of the project
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