Hospital Capacity In Barnstable-Hyannis Area: Latest

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Barnstable County and across MA.

When 2021 Daylight Saving Time Ends In Barnstable

As more and more states opt to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, see what time the sun will set in Barnstable.

'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.

Helicopters To Drop Oral Rabies Vaccines Over Cape For Raccoons

Officials took a more aggressive approach to preventing the spread of rabies, following a raccoon testing positive for the virus in Hyannis.

Several Great White Sharks Spotted In Cape Cod Waters

The sharks were seen along the coast from Plymouth to Provincetown, and some measured up to 16 feet in length.

108-Year-Old Cape Woman Starts GoFundMe To Keep Living At Home

People raised more than $49,000 to help Juliet Bernstein, 108, pay for care that will let her spend her remaining years at home.

Dead Shark Washes Up On Cape Cod Beach

The porbeagle shark was found on First Encounter Beach in Eastham, but was already dead when first responders arrived.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Found In 2 Barnstable Ponds

Blue-green algae can be deadly to pets if ingested, and can cause skin irritation and illness in people.

USDA Has New Raccoon Trapping Strategy For Cape Rabies Prevention

If you own property on Cape Cod, you might be able to help wildlife biologists prevent a rabies outbreak in the region.

4th Of July Pool Safety: Tips To Prevent Drowning In Barnstable

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Barnstable

New Nature Trails Open At Lowell Park In Barnstable

The trail gives hikers a new spot to take a walk in the woods and will feature educational signs marking plant life native to Cape Cod.

$15 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold On Cape Cod

Highland Farms in Provincetown received a $50,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Barnstable Holding Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Get rid of gasoline, rodent poison, paint thinner and more waste that isn't accepted in normal trash pickup.

How Likely Are Shark Attacks On Cape Cod Beaches?: Patch PM

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Cape Cod Baseball League Shatters Attendance Mark: 'It's Going To Be A Great Summer'

More than 10,000 people attended five games on opening day for the Cape Cod Baseball league, more than doubling 2019's total.

White Sharks Spotted Off Cape Cod

As beach season arrives, it might be time to brush up on shark safety recommendations.

From A Whale's Mouth To Kimmel - Cape Cod Man Tells His Tale

The commercial lobster diver from Provincetown who survived being inside a whale's mouth makes a splash on Jimmy Kimmel.

Coronavirus Was In MA Earlier Than Previously Thought: Patch PM

Also: Shooting victim paralyzed | Treat for Salem Halloween lovers | Columbus School name change | Liberty Tree Mall mystery solved | More

What Happens When The MA State Of Emergency Ends? Patch PM

Also: MA paratrooper found dead | Teen drowned at ex-state trooper's home | Fired football coach speaks | SJC rules 'Viva la Stool!' | More

Cape Lobster Diver Injured When Caught In Whale's Mouth

Commercial diver Michael Packard was in the whale's mouth for about 20 seconds.

Barnstable Teacher Placed On Leave After Breaking Up Fight: VIDEO

Cell phone video of the incident at Barnstable High School was shared on social media.

Barnstable Superintendent Leaving School District: Patch PM

Also: Millionaires' tax | Procession set for police officer | Cape comedian in hot water after golf stunt | Worcester wedlock woes? | More

The Ransomware Attack On A MA Ferry, Explained: Patch PM

Also: Septuagenarians​ shot | Cape Cod town named best in U.S. for biking | Harbor Islands threatened | Standoff ends peacefully | More

Cape Cod Town Named Best Small City For Biking In U.S.

PeopleForBikes also named Provincetown the fourth-best small city for biking globally. Three cities in the Netherlands ranked ahead of it.

Cape Cod Beach Makes Top 10 List In U.S.: Patch PM

Also: Fate of Logan Express | Teacher's secret life | North Shore noose | MA brewer starts a movement | Beloved kids author dies | More

Cape Cod Beach Among Top 10 In US, Says 'Dr. Beach'

Coast Guard Beach was the only New England beach to make the rankings and one of just two in the Northeast.

Video Shows Police On Cape Drawing Guns Near Toddlers: Patch PM

Also: Framingham homicide | Say goodbye to to-go cocktails | Storm warning | Massive fire in Dorchester | More

Mask Confusion Coming To Massachusetts On May 29: Patch PM

Also: Split on renaming school | Councilor accused of bullying | MA jail loses federal contract | House OKs $400M for soldiers home | More

Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Barnstable

Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you’ll see in Barnstable? Take comfort: It’s 2021’s biggest and brightest supermoon.

MA Liquor Stores, Restaurants Spar Over To-Go Cocktails: Patch PM

Also: MIAA ditches masks | MA man faked suicide | Body found in Falmouth Harbor | 2021 Massachusetts Farmers Market Guide | More

MA To Party Like It's 2019 After COVID Rules Get Boot: Patch PM

Also: City considers safe drug use sites | Massive brush fire | Victims ID'ed in Brockton tragedy | MA man accused in NM killings | More

Cape Researchers Deploy Acoustic Receivers To Track White Sharks

The acoustic detection system uses historic data from 2010 to 2020 to track long terms trends for great white shark movement.

Cape's Vaccine Push Lagging In Communities Of Color: Patch PM

Also: Gun maker leaving MA | Middlesex County drug bust | Brady coming back | Swastika at school | Candlepin bowling | More

Cape Cod Athlete's EMT Training Helps Injured Opponent: Patch PM

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Great White Shark Museum Opening In Provincetown

There will also be shark tours available from the marina at MacMillan Wharf.

Woman Plants Flags Honoring Cape COVID-19 Victims, Including Dad

Each flag represents a Cape Cod resident's death and serves as a memorial for the many families who couldn't have a normal funeral.

Helicopters Dropping Rabies Vaccine On Cape Cod: Patch PM

Also: MA closing vaccination sites | Campus hate incidents | Vigil organizers say MA teen was lynched | Grocery drivers strike | More

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak: How To See It In Barnstable

Meteor shower lovers, catch the Eta Aquariids in Barnstable. There won't be another until the Delta Aquariids in July.

Barnstable Adult Community Center Open For Vaccine Walk-Ins

The clinic will use the Pfizer vaccine and is open to any residents over 16.

Not All MA Towns Will Follow State's Reopening Timeline: Patch PM

Also: Somerville bans police tear gas use | Voters: Keep 'Warrior' mascot | Thieves target Prius parts | Court upholds racism verdict | More

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.