SNAP POLL: Massachusetts Republicans Say Paul Ryan Will Energize Campaign
An overwhelming majority of influential Republicans from Massachusetts say Mitt Romney's choice of running mate Paul Ryan, will galvanize the state GOP: that’s the finding of a Red Commonwealth Snap...
View ArticleTop 10 Wackiest Pet Names of the Year
While Bella and Max are once again top the list of most popular pet names from last year, some owners think outside the box and have a little creativity when naming their dogs and cats. Recently,...
View ArticleSea Monster In The Sound: What The Heck Is That?!
Listen, I know it’s improbable, just like sightings of old Nessie in Loch Ness sound absurd to those who’ve never seen her. Sea serpents, if they exist, apparently live so submerged and so sensitive...
View ArticleOMG: PD!
Editor's note: The following information is police departments, courts and state agencies serving Patch towns and news reports. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a...
View ArticleSunny, Fugitive and Casual
The National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Word of the Day - a-go-go \ah-GOH-goh\ 1: of, relating to, or being a disco or the music...
View ArticleBarnstable Police Log: August 10, 2012 - Assault and Battery with a Dangerous...
Friday, August 10 1:30 am - Suspicious activity was reported at 100 Poponessett Rd., Cotuit, serviced. 1:51 am - Suspicious activity was reported at 505 Main St., Cotuit, serviced. 8:33 am - An...
View ArticleWinner: Best Nature Photo
The photos of nature submitted this week rivaled National Geographic. It was impressive how talented Patch readers are at photography. Unfortunately, we can have only one winner. Congratulations go to...
View ArticleKeating Calls for Investigation into Racial Profiling Accusations at Logan
Rep. Bill Keating, D-Bourne, the ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security’s Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee, is calling for a Subcommittee Hearing to investigate the accusations...
View ArticleSunny, Up with People and Climb Aboard
The National Weather Service predicts it will be sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Word of the Day - acerbic: expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way Tomorrow is...
View ArticleBarnstable Police Log: August 11, 2012 - Property Destruction and Assault...
Saturday, August 11 12:43 am - A motor vehicle break-in was reported at 251 Seapuit Rd., Osterville, report taken. 1:01 pm - A disorderly person disturbance was reported at 586, Hyannis, arrest made....
View ArticleUpload Your Day-At-The-Beach Photo, Weekly Prize
Most everyone loves to go to the beach, either for a long walk with your dog in the winter or a day of swimming and playing volleyball with friends in the summer. Massachusetts is famous for its...
View ArticleCotuit Crash that Killed Centerville Man Under Investigation
Barnstable Police are investigating a Cotuit motor vehicle accident that killed a Centerville man and injured three others. On Sunday just after 11pm, police responded to the two car, head-on motor...
View ArticleShowers, Bloviate, Music and Beach
The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New...
View ArticleBarnstable Police Log: August 12, 2012 - Larceny, Assault with a Dangerous...
Sunday, August 12 12:12 am - A suspicious motor vehicle was reported at Main Street and Santuit-Newtown Road, Cotuit, report taken. 12:25 am - A disturbance was reported at Main and Sea streets,...
View ArticleShark Off Cape Cod Might Be Great White
Recently, what might be a great white shark was spotted off Barnstable. This time the man who spotted the shark, Jeffrey Richardson of Sandwich, was three miles off shore tuna fishing from a boat,...
View ArticleMad Platter Cafe Opens at Barnstable Municipal Airport
Chef Ralph Binder's Mad Platter Cafe has opened at Barnstable Municipal Airport's new passenger terminal. The café features fresh bread and pastries baked on site, gourmet luncheon soups, clam chowder...
View ArticleSevere Thunderstorms Possible for Later Today
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook because of potential severe thunderstorms that could cause local flooding and damaging winds. This afternoon: A chance of showers...
View ArticleSustainable Braintree and Pie Company Respond to Story About EBT at Farmers...
In a statement, Sustainable Braintree and Ever So Humble Pie Inc. have responded to a Boston Herald article about accepting EBT at the weekly farmers market and what is a continuing conversation on...
View ArticleTaylor Swift Surprises Barnstable Sisters with Nashville Trip
Marstons Mills sisters Alyssa and Chloe Brumfield not only met Taylor Swift, but they also flew to Nashville to take part in Swift’s live web chat to announce the details of her new album, “Red,”...
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