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Gov. Patrick: Sandy to Punch Martha's Vineyard First
As Hurricane Sandy barrels toward the East Coast, Gov. Deval Patrick held another press conference Sunday afternoon to update the public about Hurricane Sandy, urging residents to stay off the roads...
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Incident at Cape Cod Hospital Leads to Arrest
The following information was provided by the Barnstable Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable Incidents from Thursday October 25th, 2012 1:03 a.m.: 417 Falmouth Road, breaking...
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25-Year-Old Mashpee Man Charged with Trafficking Heroin
Court Report: October 26 The following information was provided by the Barnstable District Court. It does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise noted. ARRAIGNMENTS HENDRICKS, PRESTON JAMES, 25,...
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The Storms We’ve Known and Loved and Lived Through, and the One that’s...
As I put pen to paper – I mean fingertips to keyboard – sweet punkin pine! This change in our ozone is making me write odd things (even odder than usual) – it’s Sunday morning, October 28, and some...
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Hurricane Sandy: Important Links to Keep Handy
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency NSTAR, report outages, outage maps Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Cape and Islands American Red Cross American Red Cross FEMA...
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Hurricane Sandy: Latest Track and What to Expect
As of 5 a.m., the National Weather Service Hurricane Center has Sandy located 385 miles south, southeast of New York City. The storm is traveling at approximately 15 mph toward the north. It is...
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How Long Will Food Last in the Fridge if You Lose Power?
With Hurricane Sandy predicted to hit us hard today, losing power is a threat. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service prepared a fact sheet for keeping food safe during an emergency, including...
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What’s Open, What’s Closed
Closed today: All schools on the Cape, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are closed. All state offices are closed. Barnstable Town Offices closed at noon. The Barnstable Transfer Station is closed. All...
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UPDATE: Thousands Without Electricity in Barnstable and Hyannis
Update: 7:50pm: 75 percent of Barnstable and 30 percent of Hyannis NSTAR customers are without power. Update: 12:30pm: 849 NSTAR customers without power in Barnstable and 892 without power in Hyannis....
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NSTAR Crews Responding to Early Damage and Power Outages
The following is a press release sent by NSTAR at 2:30 p.m.: As Hurricane Sandy began to impact Massachusetts late this morning, NSTAR crews and contractors began their response to outages across the...
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Sandy Already Impacting Cape Cod: Video
Hurricane Sandy is causing trouble for Cape Codders from power outages to flooding. Homes on Long Beach Road are flooding due to a quickly rising tide. The Beach Club’s parking lot, also on Long Beach...
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Hurricane Sandy Massachusetts Live Blog
Looking for solid information about Sandy's impact? Our live stream will follow Patches across the state, public officials and agencies, trusted public safety Twitter users and a few others. Cut...
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Most Severe Intensity Tonight: Latest Hurricane Sandy Forecast
After a day where thousands of New Englanders have lost power, roads and buildings have been flooded and winds-and-rain have lashed everyone, we're just on the verge of the worst of it. Forecasters...
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Upload Your Storm Photo, Win a $75 Gift Certificate
Hurricane Sandy is here in coastal Massachusetts. Whether you live on the South Shore, Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard, you will feel Sandy's punch. We don't want you to take any risks. Yet if you have...
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Sandy Wreaks Havoc on Hyannisport Yacht Club: Video
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Island Ferry Service Resumes
The Steamship Authority has received permission from the U.S. Coast Guard to resume its ferry service to and from Martha’s Vineyard. All boats are running between Woods Hole and Vineyard Haven on...
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TELL US: Sandy, Irene, or Bob? Which Hurricane Was Worse?
Much of the Northeastern United States slowed down on Monday to watch Hurricane Sandy make its way up the coast toward its eventual landfall on New England. Throughout the day, residents of the South...
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Winner: Your Favorite Pet in Halloween Costume
The people have spoken! The winner of this week's Picture of the Week Contest for Pets in Halloween Costumes is Claudette Cohen for her picture #14 of Great and Gus. Congratulations, Claudette! This...
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Barnstable Weathers Sandy
Did you wake up this morning to a tree down in your yard? Branches in your driveway? We want to see your storm damage pictures. Upload them below by clicking the green upload button located under the...
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Barnstable Transfer Station Accepting Debris
Any resident with a residential sticker or proof of residency can take debris to the Transfer Station located on Flint Street in Marstons Mills, through Saturday November 10. Logs need to be cut into...
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