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Rip current statement affecting 5 Massachusetts counties until Saturday evening
The National Weather Service issued a rip current statement at 3:44 a.m. on Saturday valid for Saturday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service describes, "Dangerous rip currents expected." "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore...
Barnstable man charged with manslaughter after woman fatally overdoses
A 42-year-old man is facing manslaughter and drug charges in connection to a woman’s fatal overdose on Cape Cod over the weekend, law enforcement officials said Tuesday. Shawn O’Hara, who lives in Hyannis, was arraigned in Barnstable District Court on Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty to a felony manslaughter charge and two misdemeanor drug offenses for possession of fentanyl/heroin and crack cocaine, court records show.
The Upcoming Assembly Election - Letter
After four years as Bourne’s elected representative on the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates, I have decided not to seek another term. The assembly is the legislative arm of county government, and each town elects a delegate. Serving has been very rewarding and a good learning experience, and I hope that an interested Bourne resident will step up to run for the two-year term.
Cape Cod sale breaks home price record. See inside.
The Osterville property, purchased by a car dealership magnate, comes with seven bedrooms, 14 baths, and its own beach. An oceanfront, seven-bedroom home at 835 Sea View Ave. in Osterville sold for a whopping $22,750,000, setting a record for the highest-priced real estate transaction ever recorded for a Cape Cod residential property.
Canceled: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Provincetown, Truro
…THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BARNSTABLE COUNTY IS CANCELLED…. The storm which prompted the warning has moved east of Cape Cod. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. Severe Thunderstorm Warning. BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED. Severe Thunderstorm Warning. National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA. 1228 AM EDT Thu Jun...
Update: Rip current statement issued for 5 Massachusetts counties until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated rip current statement at 3:35 a.m. on Wednesday valid for Wednesday between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service describes, "Dangerous rip currents expected." "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from...
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