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Single-family home in East Falmouth sells for $1.2 million
A spacious new house located at 2 Cape Club Road in East Falmouth has new owners. The 2,677-square-foot property, built in 2022, was sold on May 6, 2024. The $1,239,000 purchase price works out to $463 per square foot. This two-story home has three bedrooms and three baths. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the house is equipped with an attached garage. Situated on a spacious 10,006-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Falmouth Police investigate head-on crash
FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police are investigating a head-on crash around 10:30 AM Tuesday. The collision happened on Scranton Avenue by Salt Sea Lane. Several injuries were reported but none appeared life-threatening. Further details were not immediately available. Cape Wide News was created in 1998 by Provincetown native Tim Caldwell...
'Blown away.' Cape Verde prime minister to visit Falmouth museum, recognize center
There will be nothing but "Cape Verdean morbeza" for Cape Verde Prime Minister José Ulisses de Pina Correia e Silva when he arrives on Cape Cod Thursday, said Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum & Cultural Center Co-Founder Barbara Burgo. "Morbeza in our Cape Verdean culture means warmth and generosity — the kind of camaraderie that you can't explain in words," said Burgo. ...
In the Air and on the Water, Bioblitz Tracks Them All
As the sun set Friday, Matt Pelikan and Molly Jacobson got to work. They hung sheets and lights between the trees at Long Point Wildlife Refuge to attract moths and other nocturnal insects. As creatures landed on the white fabric, the duo photographed them to add to a community database.
Homeowners Assistance Fund Applications Open
The Homeowners Assistance Fund (H.A.F) program provides tribal members with a payment of up to $2,000 to assist with mortgage payments (current or arrears), utility payments, or property taxes. This service cannot pay applicants directly. This program is on a first come, first serve basis until all funds have been exhausted. Applicants can apply once every 12 months until the program ends on September 30th, 2026, or until funds are exhausted.
Cultural Film Showcase - The Wampanoags of Mashpee
The Youth Advisory Committee and Chief Earl Mills Jr. are hosting a Cultural Film Showcase on Friday, July 19th from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM. All tribal families are invited to view a screening of the short film The Wampanoags of Mashpee (1979) at the Community and Government Center. A discussion with elders will follow after the conclusion of the film. All ages are welcome to attend and participate in an effort to keep the community educated on our tribal history. Light refreshments will be served; Families are encouraged to bring a dish if possible. Contact the Youth Advisory Committee at mwtyouthadvisory@gmail.com for more information.
Jerod Mayo introducing element at Patriots practice that Bill Belichick avoided
Since Robert Kraft named Jerod Mayo the next head coach of the New England Patriots, there have been high expectations regarding the types of changes he will implement, some of which are long needed. Because Bill Belichick had run things the same way for over twenty years, the idea of...
Rod and Gun Club Benefit Breakfast
The Wampanoag Rod and Gun Club on South Sandwich Road in Mashpee holds a benefit breakfast on the second Sunday of every month beginning at 8 am to 10 am. The meal includes a full breakfast of eggs, beans, a meat or fish special, toast, coffee, and juice. Tickets are $15 purchased at the door and are first come first served as breakfast lasts.
Youth Highlight: Bryan Tobey Jr.’s Success On and Off the Field
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Citizen, Bryan Tobey Jr., is one of the Top Track and Field and Football athletes to watch. At just 10 years old, Bryan is living up to his tribal name as “the Eagle that flies high”. When Bryan Jr. was only 9 years old, he had already helped his teams make it to 3 super bowls in AYF Football, earning two Championships. Bryan also went on to compete and win in the USATF Junior Olympics last spring. Bryan placed 1st in the 100m sprint and long jump at just 9 years old, at the USATF New England Junior Olympics and the USATF Junior Olympics-New York Region for the 9-10 year old age category. Having just turned 10 years old, Bryan is now competing in the 11–12-year- old category for the USATF youth track and field with his team the CLCF Panthers. His most recent accomplishments include taking 1st place in the 11-year-old category for the long jump and 100m sprint and 2nd place in the 200 m AAU Track & Field District Championship which has earned him an entry to the AAU Track & Field Regional Championship. Bryan also earned the team record for his age category in all of his competing track and field events last season. Bryan is ranked #1 in the Northeast and #5 in the nation for the 11 yr old age group, with an astonishing 16ft 5.5 inches at the long jump. He is ranked #1 in New England of the 100m for 11 yr old category.
Archaeological Program at Washburn Island
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Archaeological Program will be conducting an Archaeological Reconnaissance and Intensive (Locational) Survey on Washburn Island as part of a Vulnerable Cultural Resources Adaptation Pilot Project. This multi-year pilot study is supported by state funding; and will enhance DCR's relationship with our Tribe and rekindle our associations to Washburn Island.
Cape League Power Rankings: East Division leading Y-D Red Sox surge to top spot
The dust has settled on the second week of action in the Cape Cod Baseball League and five teams have continued to separate themselves from the rest of the league. The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox are this week’s biggest movers having ascended to top of the pile, while the Wareham Gatemen have fallen in the rankings, despite holding claim to the league’s longest winning streak. But in sports, and in power rankings, sometimes it’s who you lose to...
Vacant car dealership lot in Hyannis may have new life. Here's the plan
A 50-unit condominium project planned at a former car dealership on Stevens Street in Hyannis is intended to help Cape Codders put down roots with homeownership and revitalize a corner of downtown. “This ownership development will serve the Cape Cod workforce of teachers, public safety workers, nurses and those in the service industry," Alisa Magnotta, CEO of Housing Assistance Corporation said in a statement. ...
Massachusetts gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.46 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.40 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 4 cents since last month. According...
Beacon Hills may help homeowners whose foundations are crumbling
BOSTON - Homeowners across the state who rallied on Beacon Hill asking for help to pay for their crumbling foundations may soon see some relief.Why are foundations crumbling?Thursday night, state senators approved an amendment to the Affordable Housing Act that will create a fund for Massachusetts residents whose foundations are failing. The problem is a natural mineral called pyrrhotite, which eventually causes concrete foundations to crumble - and insurance doesn't cover the costs. The state now mandates quarries to test their product for pyrrhotite."The next step is finding the best methods for funding this effort," State Sen. Peter Durant, R-Spencer,...
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