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A secret wedding, erosion, and more: Some of our most-read Cape Cod stories of the week
The dog days of summer are here on Cape Cod and it has been a busy season on the Cape. The Barnstable County Fair is underway, an Eastham woman hit it big on a scratch ticket, fallout continues from the broken Vineyard Wind blade, and more. Also, don't forget to check out Cape Cod Times sports coverage of the Cape Cod Baseball League, including voting in our polls for best Cape league pitcher, infielder, and outfielder of the week in our polls. Plus, be sure...
Aces, defenders and consistent hitters: Cape Cod High School Softball All-Stars Team
The Cape Cod and Islands high school softball season concluded with five teams that made the MIAA state tournament. None recorded a playoff win, but there was much success to be celebrated. Falmouth and Monomoy shared the C&I Atlantic Division championship. ...
CCBL Late Season Awards: The Cape Cod Times' Allen Gunn weighs in on award leaders
With the Cape Cod Baseball League regular season nearing its climax ahead of the playoffs, I (Allen Gunn) made my selections for Most Valuable Player, Most Outstanding Pitcher, Most Outstanding Relief Pitcher and Newcomer of the Year for the East and West Divisions if the season was to end today. There have been several outstanding individual performances with many players having left their mark on the most prestigious collegiate summer baseball league in the country, which made...
This New England State Gets The Most Lightning In The Region
Summertime and the living is easy. The weather can be rough, especially if you don't like heat and humidity – and then there are the summer thunderstorms. All of it beats winter cold and snow, as far as I am concerned. New Bedford has the record for the hottest...
Patriots announce release of rookie defensive back
The New England Patriots announced the release of rookie free agent cornerback Kaleb Ford-Dement on Friday. Ford-Dement was one of nine rookie free agents signed by the Patriots back in May. He bounced around at Old Dominion, Washington State and Texas State in college. His best year came at Texas State when he had 21 tackles, three interceptions and seven pass deflections. It was always going to be an uphill battle for him in New England given the bevy of talent in the defensive backfield. The depth chart is topped by Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones and Marcus Jones. There are also versatile players capable of contributing at cornerback and special teams, including guys like Isaiah Bolden and rookie Marcellas Dial Jr. The Patriots now have two open spots on their roster after releasing Ford-Dement and linebacker Jontrey Hunter on Monday.
Two vehicle crash reported on Bearse’s Way in Hyannis
HYANNIS – Friday afternoon about 3:15 PM, there was a two-vehicle crash on Bearses Way at the rear entrance to the Olive Garden Restaurant in Hyannis. There were no injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN. Cape Wide News was created in 1998 by...
Blade debris or seaweed? Vineyard Wind says no offshore blade pieces ended up on Cape Cod
After reports of debris from Vineyard Wind's broken turbine blade washing ashore on Cape Cod, the company said there is no evidence of related flotsam on local sands. The GE Vernova blade suffered a catastrophic failure on July 13, sending pieces of fiberglass, foam and Balsa wood into the ocean. As a result, debris...
Where were sharks spotted off Cape Cod since July 19?
Mark the shark was one of several detected and spotted along Cape Cod over the last week. The 12-foot-long white shark first tagged by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy in Chatham was detected swimming off the coast of North Beach Island in Chatham twice, according to the conservancy’s shark-tracking app Sharktivity.
State House working last minute to pass bills ahead of Wednesday deadline
BOSTON - The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour."This place is going to be buzzing""I think for the next five days, this place is going to be buzzing," State Sen. Barry Finegold told WBZ-TV from his Statehouse office. Buzzing with fellow legislators, lobbyists and stressed-out staffers racing to beat the Wednesday deadline. "We're very hopeful that it's going to get done."Republican State Rep. Marc Lombardo is frustrated by the procrastination, pointing to the House,...
Cape Cod Beach Reopened Shortly After Public Advisory About Bacteria In The Water
The Cape Cod National Seashore announced on Facebook on July 16 that Marconi Beach was “closed to swimming due to bacterial exceedance.”. The source noted that its sample collection is what prompted the temporary closure. The warning added that the National Park Service would keep nearby residents and visitors updated on the Wellfleet, Massachusetts-based beach’s reopening. Notably, the Cape Cod National Seashore is an extension of the National Park Service.
Storm system developing this weekend to smack New England coast with whipping winds, gnarly waves
The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring the evolution of an upper-level low off the mid-Atlantic, which is expected to approach the coast of New England during the early workweek, increasing the chances of unpleasant beach weather.
Stop & Shop Temporarily Closes Delis After Boar's Head Recall Of Meats
The supermarket chain said on Friday, July 26 that it has "removed all impacted products from sale both in stores and online." The recall was issued due to possible Listeria contamination of Boar's head meat products. Stop & Shop said that, "In an abundance of caution, because this product is...
Mass. Lottery’s Biggest Prize Winner Ever
What's the most amount of money you'll part with for a scratch ticket? Massachusetts has offered a $50 instant ticket for about 18 months now, but I've only purchased one. Scratch tickets are a great gift idea for gambling enthusiasts and are super fun to receive as well, but we all know Powerball is where the big money is at.
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