Upcoming Kids' Events at Barnstable Libraries
Looking for something other than sun and sand for your kids this summer? Check out the Barnstable area public libraries' summer programming. Most events are free or have a nomina
View ArticleProposal to Remove Airport Rotary, Widen Roads Costs $52.7 Million
Do you think Hyannis needs to get rid of the airport rotary, widen lanes on Route 28 and Yarmouth Road and add an underpass?That'll be $52.7 million, the Barnstable Patriot
View ArticleBody Found Off Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable
Barnstable and Massachusetts State Police responded to Sandy Neck Beach Saturday morning after a body was found in the area, according to the Cap
View ArticleBody on Sandy Neck Identified, Heart Attack Suspected
Police have identified the body found on Sandy Neck Beach Saturday morning as Centerville resident Michael Klun, who appeared to have suffered a heart attack.According to police, Klun called a friend...
View ArticleSee Who Has Raised the Most in the Race to Replace Markey
Written by Charlie Breitrose.The race is on to fill the congressional seat left vacant by Ed Markey - including the competition to raise money - and Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian of Waltham leads...
View ArticleHyannis Man Charged in Stealing $70,000
A Hyannis man was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing more than $70,000 in antique jewelry from a woman aboard a Hy-Line ferry, according to Barnstable police.William R. Powers, 57, of 63 LaFrance...
View ArticleRestored, Historic Federal-Style Home for Sale in Hyannis
33 Pine Ln., Barnstable, Mass. 02630Constructed in the nineteenth century for Captain Abner Crowell and originally located on the corner of Main Street and Pine Avenue, the house was acquired by the...
View ArticleDrivers Take Note: Overnight Roadway Painting to Last Three Nights
The Barnstable Highway Division will be repainting the yellow center lines on all main roads throughout town beginning Sunday, July 14 from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily until finished, according to an...
View ArticleHyannis Toddler Falls from Apartment Window
A 3-year-old boy fell out an apartment window in Hyannis Sunday morning, according to MyFoxBoston.com.The child is reported to have fallen from a second-story window at the
View ArticleHow Attached Are You To Your Smartphone?
Written by Les Masterson.Nearly three out of four American smartphone users have their phones
View ArticleWhen is the First Day of School for Barnstable Students?
Believe it or not, summer's just about half-finished, and while many still plan on vacations and days in the sun, some will likely get ahead of the fall rush and plan in advance for the start of a new...
View ArticleWhat's In Season at the Farmers Markets?
Anyone who's tried fresh, seasonal vegetables knows they put canned veggies to shame. But what's in season at the farmers markets in mid-July?According to Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod, some of the
View ArticleMan Arrested for Intoxication, Vandalizing Building With Ketchup
A drunken, "disorderly" man who allegedly vandalized the British Beer Company with ketchup was arrested July 7 around 1 a.m., according to a Barnstable Police Department press release.Police charged...
View ArticleHoliday Creep Happens In Stores, But Back-To-School Creep?
Written by Robert Michaelson.School just got out last month, but apparently retailers are already gearing up for back to school shopping. All the usu
View ArticleBarnstable Police Respond to 375 Calls Over Weekend
The Barnstable Police Department received a total of 375 calls for service over the weekend,
View ArticleNew Solary Array Could Save Barnstable $100K Per Year
Barnstable town councilors last week approved an additional solar array for Breed's Hill in Independence Park,
View ArticleNew App Makes Photos Smurfier (Sponsored)
Written by Kathleen MillerTake the Smurfs on a new adventure with your family this summer and add a little Smurfiness to your world!Now you can “Smurf yourself” by adding the loveable blue creatures to...
View ArticleIs the Barnstable-Hyannis Area at Risk for Lyme Disease?
By Heather MartinoMassachusetts is a hot zone for Lyme Disease, and the rate of infection is relatively high on Cape Cod. In Barnstable County, there were 185 cases of the tick-spread disease in 2012....
View ArticleBody Found in Pond Behind Cape Cod Mall
A body was found in a pond behind the Cape Cod Mall Tuesday, the Cape Cod Times reported. Cape and Islands District Attorney
View ArticleBest Summer Drinks to Make in the Barnstable-Hyannis Area
Written by Dana Leigh SmithThere is nothing better than tipping back an ice-cold drink on a hot, humid day. While water should be your go-to drink to keep dehydration at a low, sometimes it’s necessary...
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