Candles for Dudes: Fun Gift or Proof Manliness is Dead?
Is a lawn-scented candle sexist? And if so, is it worth letting that go to protect a man's ego? That's the quirky philosophical question Boston Globe editorial writer Jennifer Graham wrestled with in a...
View ArticleWANTED: Shoplifting at Walmart
Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local...
View ArticleTips for Ticks
Ticks come in all shapes and sizes, often times tiny and naked to the eye. A deer tick is black and about the size of a speck of pepper. A dog tick is brown and about the size of the head of a pin....
View ArticleSummer Guide: Barnstable-Hyannis Beaches
Covell's Beach is a family-friendly, popular resident-only beach located in Centerville. Warm water and mild surf make this a popular destination for Barnstable residents. Restrooms, showers,...
View ArticleDookhan Makes Brief Court Appearance
Proceedings continued in the state’s case against Annie Dookhan, the ex-chemist accused of falsifying state drug evidence while employed at the Hinton Drug Lab in Jamaica Plain, who made a very brief...
View ArticleMan Jailed for OUI on Birthday, Driver Charged in Ravine Plunge and Facebook...
Editor's note: The following information has been provided by local police departments, courts and state agencies serving Patch towns. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate a...
View ArticleIn Lexington, Carole King Leads Chorus of Support for Ed Markey
Carole King has been criss-crossing the commonwealth over the past few days in support of Democratic US Senate candidate Ed Markey, and one of her stops was here in Lexington. The “You’ve Got a...
View ArticlePatch Reads: 2013 Summer Reading List for Ages 4 to 12-Plus
[Editor's note: Author James Patterson's ReadKiddoRead Foundation provided this list of great summer books for kids.] Great Advanced Reads (For tweens and teens, ages 12 and up) The Diviners By...
View ArticleRental Properties Available on Cape Cod
We highlight homes for sale each week on Patch, but let's take a look at the rental properties available on Cape Cod. Click on the homes on the map to explore what's available on Cape Cod now.
View ArticleCourt Report: Arraignments for OUI, Drug Possession, Assault and Battery
The Barnstable District Court provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise noted. Court Report: Friday May 31, 2013 ARRAIGNMENTS CATTEN, IAN S., 24, 30 Jones Lane, East...
View ArticleWhen Is the Special State Election Registration Deadline?
Democracy rarely waits for dust to settle, let alone the dissipation of "pond scum." Fact is: In a politically hyperactive year like this one, special elections and registration deadlines come fast...
View ArticleCape Cod Losing Shoreline
Karst Hoogeboom with the Cape Cod National Seashore told the Boston Globe that last winter the Cape experienced the greatest amount of shore loss in a short period of time since 1978. The National...
View ArticleCourt Report: Arraignments for OUI, Breaking and Entering and Assault and...
The Barnstable District Court provided the following. It does not indicate a conviction unless otherwise noted. Court Report: Monday June 3, 2013 ARRAIGNMENTS CANAVAN, PETER, 51, homeless; assault...
View ArticleRendezvous Café Offers Crepes, Coffee and More
Crepes are more than just a dessert at Rendezvous Café on Main Street in Hyannis. The local eatery offers sweet and savory crepes. Some of the highlights on the sweet side include Nutella and fluff,...
View ArticleGomez, Markey to Square Off in First Debate
The Republican and Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate special election later this month are set to conduct their first of three scheduled debates Wednesday night. According to an Associated...
View ArticleTurning Tragedy Into Motivation To Make a Difference
It is the news nobody wants to hear. The realization that one you hold so dear is facing the end of their days. Life-threatening illnesses have a huge impact on those afflicted and the loved ones...
View ArticlePost Your Yard Sale For Free and Patch Will Send Shoppers Your Way
Having a Garage or Yard Sale? Share the details here to be added to our interactive map of sales. Later this week we'll show you a map of sales in the area. You can also add your sale to your local...
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