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If you’re about to take a bite of an egg salad sandwich or a falafel wrap with cucumbers and tomatoes, or something equally delicious, stop right here. Eat no more until you read the following story...
View ArticleNorovirus Bug On the Rise, New Strain Reaches United States
Although the flu is on everyone’s minds this season, the winter vomiting bug, or the norovirus, is making its rounds. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the...
View ArticleCape Cod Melody Tent Drops Ticketmaster
To better serve its customers the Cape Cod Melody Tent changed ticket partners for the upcoming season, choosing to drop Ticketmaster. All tickets to shows at the venue will be purchased at the box...
View ArticlePRODUCT RECALL: Whole Foods Market Salmon
Whole Foods Market is recalling one lot of its Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon because it may contain Listeria Monocytogenes. The organism may “cause a sometimes fatal infection in young...
View ArticleFebruary Rink Calendar for the Hyannis Youth and Community Center
The Hyannis Youth and Community Center released the rink schedule for the month of February. Having trouble viewing the schedule? Just click fullscreen at the top of the calendar to enlarge.
View ArticleCape Cod Tube and Worm Trolling for Cow Striped Bass
With regards to Cape Cod fishing, the tube and worm is one the strangest, yet most effective methods of catching striped bass in the waters surrounding Cape Cod. Three foot long tubes routinely catch...
View ArticleCenterville Woman Arrested for OUI
The Barnstable Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Friday January 25, 2013 Police arrested Timmie Rico Barrows Jr., 24, of Randolph,...
View ArticleWest Yarmouth Man Arrested, Charged with Assault and Battery, Fleeing Police
The Barnstable Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Saturday January 26, 2013 Police arrested Troy M. Johnson, 18, of Hyannis, during a...
View ArticleHyannis Man Charged with Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute
The Barnstable District Court provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise noted. Court Report: Monday January 28, 2013 Arraignments: DEGRACE, MARK D. JR., 26, 301 West...
View ArticleLocal Fish at a Fair Price
The Cape Cod Fish Share offers several options for customers looking for fresh locally caught sustainable seafood, according to the fish share’s website. You can choose from a three-week sample share...
View ArticleTell Us: Should Barnstable Get a Medical Marijuana Dispensary?
The planning board voted unanimously to recommend the moratorium Monday night, according to the Cape Cod Times. The recommendation would block any dispensaries in town until 90 days after the state...
View ArticleHyannis West Student Could be Suspended for Making Lego Gun
The after school program sent a letter home to Joseph Cardosa’s parents last week explaining that Cardosa had used toys inappropriately during the program, according to FOX 25. The letter also stated...
View ArticleDate Set For Massachusetts Special Senate Election
The special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat John Kerry will likely soon vacate will be held on June 25, according to the Boston Globe. The primary election will be held on April 30. Kerry, who...
View ArticleJohn Kerry Confirmed As Secretary of State
With only three dissenting votes, the U.S. Senate has confirmed John Kerry as the new Secretary of State. Kerry will take over for Hillary Clinton, who is leaving her post after four years. The move...
View Article16-Year-Old Arrested for Breaking and Entering
The Barnstable Police Department provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction. Notable incidents from Monday January 28, 2013 Police arrested Anthony S. Degrace, 50, of Hyannis, while...
View ArticleWoman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Ferret
The Barnstable District Court provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise noted. Court Report: January 29, 2013 Arraignments: BLAND, PATRICE L., 52, 55 Adams St.,...
View ArticleHigh-Speed Kart Race to Raise Money for Cape Charities
Seaside LeMans announced Tuesday it will collaborate with Cape Cod Healthcare for this year’s race. All money raised during the event will benefit Outer Cape Health Services, the McCarthy Care...
View ArticleGov. Patrick Names William “Mo” Cowan Interim Senator
With Tuesday's official nomination of U.S. Senator John Kerry to the post of Secretary of State, the field is opening up with folks vying for Kerry's seat in his unexpired term in the U.S. Senate....
View ArticleHigh Wind Warning for Barnstable County
The high wind warning will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. There is a chance of showers tonight with thunderstorms possible after 4 a.m. You should...
View ArticleBarnstable High School Awarded Grant for Career Academy
The state is awarding $3.5 million dollars to gateway cities across the Commonwealth to help strengthen English language instruction and early career education for students. Barnstable is one of 16...
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