Upload Your Favorite Building in Town, Weekly Prize
Whether it's a church, town hall, library, building with a tower, Victorian mansion, Saltbox or your own home, everyone has a favorite building in their town. After all, we live in New England, so...
View ArticleSOUND OFF: Should Sugary Drinks Be Banned?
The New York City Board of Health made it official this week: No large sodas. The unanimous decision extends to sodas larger than 16 ounces from fast-food restaurants, movie theaters and street...
View ArticleUnexpected Art
A wide variety of subjects, styles and media cover the walls of the airport terminal.
View ArticleWinner: Your Picture of Food or Drink, Weekly Prize
We have a winner! Eniko Farkas DeLisle's photo #17 of grilled pizza won by a landslide. Congratulations to Eniko! This is part of Patch’s Picture of the Week series, where we’re asking you for your...
View ArticleFamily Day Care Providers Can Bargain Collectively
Editor's note: The following is from a press release: Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a bill into law that gives family day care providers the ability to unionize and receive professional develoment,...
View ArticleBarnstable Police Log September 14: B And E's, Prostitution In Centerville
Friday, September 14 12:31 am - Police responded to a report of suspicious activity at 46 Bearse’s Way, Hyannis. They arrested Brandon K. Patterson, 25, of 6 Hiramar Road, Hyannis, and charged him...
View ArticleWhat's That You Say?
1. Hope you had a chance to enjoy yesterday’s weather. Today, we have a 50 percent chance of showers after 11am, with a high of 72 degrees and a wind off the Sound at about 15 mph. The chance of...
View ArticleLetter From Councilor June Daley
Summer officially ended this week. Welcome to fall! It is a great time of the year; especially here on Cape Cod. An excellent way to enjoy a beautiful fall day with an emphasis on West Barnstable...
View ArticleRegister to Vote in the Presidential Election
Unregistered Barnstable residents who want to vote in the 2012 presidential election and other federal and state races have a Wednesday, Oct 17 deadline to register. In order to vote in any...
View ArticleLunatics Inc.
I’m telling you, Lewis Carroll in his creation of looney-tunes Wonderland, had nothing on us. Here’s a typical Island day in the life of my ex-hubby, comedy-writer Marty Nadler: He’s running for O.B....
View ArticleWhat's Open, Closed on Columbus Day
Columbus Day, observed on the second Monday in October, honors Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World in October of 1492. "[Columbus] intended to chart a western sea route to China, India and...
View ArticleUpload Photo of Your Crazy Cat, Win $75 Gift Card
A wise man once said, “The Internet was created for people who love cat photos.” So we invite you to share your favorite photo(s) of your feline friend(s) doing what they do best – acting crazy. This...
View ArticleFour Arrests: Police Blotter, Thursday October 4
Notable incidents from Thursday, October 4 12:31 a.m.: 250 Sea Street Apt. 6, disturbance, arrested 29-year-old Jamie Paul Olson, injury to real or personal property. 3:42 a.m.: Camp Street, gun...
View ArticleBreast Cancer Support Groups in Barnstable
One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight...
View ArticleCCHC To Award $175,000 In Community Benefits Grants
Cape Cod Healthcare plans to award $175,000 in Strategic Grants as part of its Community Benefits Program. Individual maximum grant awards will be $30,000 each.According to a press release from the...
View ArticleGov. Patrick Announces Federal Funding to End Veteran Homelessness
Editor's note: The following is a press release from Lt. Gov. Murray's Office Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray announced recently the awarding of $1.5 million by the Obama Administration to provide...
View ArticleElection 2012: How Much Have Your Neighbors Given to Obama and Romney?
Patch has created an interactive database so you can see how much your neighbors are donating to the presidential campaign—and to which candidate they’re writing their checks. We’ve included...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Pumpkins for Sale
Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are on display, as Halloween approaches. Do you have photos of pumpkins that you'd like to share? Upload them to our photo gallery.
View ArticleMan disobeys dog order, teen jumps from car, and suspect charged in air...
Editor's note: The following information is from police departments, courts and state agencies serving Patch towns. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Vineyard...
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