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Barnstable County Unemployment Down Again
The State released the latest unemployment figures Tuesday. The unemployment rate for Barnstable County was 5.8%, a full percentage lower than September of 2011. "This continues the long term trend of...
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Federated Church Reports Break-In
The following information was provided by the Barnstable Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Monday October, 22nd 5:33 a.m.: 625 Poponessett Road, domestic,...
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22-Year-Old Charged with Breaking and Entering
The following information was provided by the Barnstable District Court. It does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise noted. ARRAIGNMENTS ANTHONY IV, JAMES A., 22, 29 Carriage Drive, South...
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SOUND OFF: Is Youth Football Too Dangerous?
The suspension of coaches and officials involved in a Pop Warner football game that resulted in multiple concussions has drawn attention to youth football. In what the Boston Globe called "an...
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Pilgrim Workers Contract Expires Tonight
Entergy's contract with 62 tech workers at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant expires at midnight tonight (Wednesday) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is ensuring that the plant is prepared in case of a...
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Outer Beauty Tips Lead to Inner Strength for Women with Breast Cancer
By the nature of its side effects, cancer treatment can make a private battle a very public affair. For a woman with cancer, having a bald head, pale skin or a missing breast can make her feel like...
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How Many Millionaires Live in Barnstable
Like the Barenaked Ladies said in their hit song, "If I Had Million Dollars... ...I'd be one of 886 taxpayers in Barnstable who made at least a million dollars in 2010." OK, so those weren't the...
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Kennedy Relative Michael Skakel Denied Parole in Moxley Murder
Michael Skakel, a member of the famous Kennedy family who is serving 20 years to life in prison after being convicted of murder, was denied parole at a hearing Wednesday morning. The three-member...
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Now a Hurricane, Sandy Still a Threat to Cape Cod
The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Sandy from a tropical storm to hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 80 miles per hour. The storm, bearing down on Jamaica at a pokey 14 miles per hour, is...
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You Ask, Patch Answers: Halloween Activities
Here are a few Halloween activities close to home: The Barnstable High School Drama Club’s 29th Annual Haunted House, October 24th-26th at 6:00pm and October 27th at 12:00p.m. Tickets are $10...
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Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Two Arrests
The following information was provided by the Barnstable Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Tuesday October, 23rd 12:42 a.m.: 210 Willimantic Drive,...
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Four Separate Assault and Battery Cases Dismissed
Court Report: October 24 The following information was provided by the Barnstable District Court. It does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise noted. ARRAIGNMENTS DRAPER, GEOFFREY ALLEN, 45, 247...
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Warren Up in Polls, Herald Endorses Brown: Who's Winning?
Democrat Elizabeth Warren is up by five points over incumbent Republican Scott Brown in the latest WBUR/MassINC poll of the Massachusetts senate race. That's a near-total reversal of the BUR poll last...
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Falmouth Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
The Cape Cod Computer Crime unit along with the Falmouth Police Department arrested Canavin after searching his home in Falmouth. Officers seized several computers containing child pornography,...
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Sold! Four Homes for Under $280,100
A look at four homes that sold for under $280,100 this week, according to New England Moves. 1. 137 Megan Way, Single Family, 2 Beds, 1 Full Baths, Sq. Ft., 878, Lot Size, 0.32 Acres, Sold Date,...
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Marylou's Cleared of Discrimination Charges
It’s been a week full of reward and relief for Marylou Sandry. The owner of Marylou’s Coffee was the recipient of the South Shore Women’s Business Network’s Business Achievement Award on Thursday in...
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Be Prepared if Hurricane Sandy Hits
With the possible threat of Hurricane Sandy following a track that could have a major impact on New England early next week, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) recommends actions...
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Hurricane Sandy Likely to Come Ashore ... But Where?
Is your Halloween costume waterproof? "There is a consensus forming in weather forecast models that Hurricane Sandy is unlikely to go out to sea," according to The Washington Post. It gets worse. The...
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Colgate and Quinnipiac to Meet on the Ice in Hyannis
Hosting an event like the Cape Cod Collegiate Hockey Classic can be a big economic boost to the community center and surrounding businesses. The past two Cape Cod Classic match ups were sold out....
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Barnstable Police Arrest Two for Bank Robberies
Thursday afternoon members of the Barnstable Police Department responded to a reported bank robbery at the Eastern Bank on Route 28 in Marstons Mills. According to a BPD press release, a white male...
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