Heather McCarron
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Centerville sewer project plans to be discussed on March 14
As the Barnstable sewer expansion project continues, officials plan to review the portion of work planned in Centerville at March 14 meeting. → Read More
Can the Cape's continually flooded streets be saved? A first look at possible solutions
The Cape Cod Commission is giving Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Eastham, Truro and Wellfleet a look at green, traditional fixes for low-lying roads. → Read More
From sharks to algae blooms: Cape Cod Natural History Conference has a lot to talk about
From sharks to toads, wastewater to algae, the Cape Cod Natural History Conference has a lot to talk about. The day-long event is on March 11. → Read More
On Wing Island question, Brewster residents choose nature. What happens next?
After residents chose nature over development in a non-binding vote, Brewster may now look at how to protect Wing Island. → Read More
Falmouth is looking for a new police chief. What kind of person do town leaders want?
A new Falmouth police chief should proactively work with the community, especially in light of the state of American policing, the Select Board said. → Read More
Barnstable Clean Water Coalition needs help counting fish. Why, and what you can do.
Each year, the Barnstable Cleanwater Coalition runs a herring count in the Marston Mills River. Here's what to know about the effort and how to help. → Read More
Cape Cod Canal reopens after VIP visitors
A leading cause of severe injury and death among North Atlantic right whales is vessel strikes, along with entanglement in traditional fishing gear. → Read More
Whimsical, leafy park in Osterville is closed for now. Here's why
Armstrong-Kelley Park in Osterville, the Cape's oldest public park, is closed now for at least two months. Here's what's happening. → Read More
A bald eagle, gone too soon. Wildlife center reports death of MK
Beloved Bay State bald eagle known as MK has passed away, apparently from ingesting prey contaminated with rat poison. The death spurs call for regs. → Read More
Are you a teen? Barnstable youth job fair may be your 'X' marks the spot
If you are a teen seeking a job, the Barnstable Youth Commission has rounded up many choices for its 7th Annual Youth Job Fair on March 8. → Read More
Is it legal to take teeth, fins from washashore porbeagle sharks? Here's what we know.
Various laws govern taking of fish, bones and flesh from dead marine animals, but notification of local authorities is required in all cases. → Read More
Who will be welcome to this isolated island reserve in Brewster? Community vote to decide.
A special town meeting vote on March 6 is planned to measure community support for a boardwalk to Wing Island in Brewster. → Read More
What should Brewster do with Wing Island? Be heard at Thursday's public forum.
A "Save Wing Island" lawn sign campaign is underway in Brewster as part of the effort to stop development of a raised boardwalk. → Read More
Town council approves new downtown Hyannis zoning aimed at revitalization
The zoning provides a foundation for revitalizing downtown Hyannis by encouraging private investment in housing and development of underused property. → Read More
Proposed downtown Hyannis zoning changes, and taller buildings, to be discussed at Feb. 2 hearing
Zoning changes are proposed for downtown Hyannis. Want to put your two cents in? There is a public hearing on Feb. 2. → Read More
Can you recycle that pizza box? An empty paint can? Sneakers? Check the Recyclopedia.
Are you ever in doubt about whether an item can be recycled? Bourne has added a tool online to help. Other Cape Cod towns are using the tool as well. → Read More
Orleans has a hiring task it hasn't tackled in 26 years. First steps are underway.
Officials in Orleans face a task they haven't had to undertake in a quarter century: finding a new town administrator. → Read More
Harbor seal Kitt death may be linked to seizures: more tests underway
The approximately 2-year-old, wild-born seal, blinded in boating accident in waters off Maine in 2021, was found dead Jan. 23 at Woods Hole aquarium. → Read More
Offshore wind farms off Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard: A guide of what to know
A guide to offshore wind energy from names and owners of all the wind farms to when wind-powered electricity start flowing into the grid. → Read More
Young harbor seal has died at Woods Hole aquarium. Testing for cause underway.
Harbor seal Kitt may have been blind ever since a boating accident took her sight two years ago, but that didn't stop her from enjoying life. → Read More