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FOOD & DRINK
Your pet could be on a beer label — and it’ll help a Cape Cod animal shelter
Pet parents, have you ever wanted to drink beer that had a label with your furry friend’s face on it?. The Carrie A. Seaman Animal Shelter (CASAS), a no-kill shelter located on Cape Cod, has announced its third annual pet label contest, where owners can submit photos of their pets for a chance to win a cash prize in addition to their pets gracing the label of a special edition brew from Provincetown Brewing Company.
'Smiling, furry men.' Bear Week in Provincetown brings huge wave of vacationers
Provincetown is preparing to welcome an invasion for Bear Week, running from July 13-20. “Bear Week in Provincetown remains the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ bears in the world. On July 13, tens of thousands of smiling, furry men will roll their luggage down Commercial Street to fill our guesthouses, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs for one of Ptown’s most sought-after vacation experiences,” emailed Trevor Pittinger executive director of the Provincetown Business Guild. ...
Tracking sharks on Cape Cod: The new equipment that may help
CHATHAM - The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is trying make swimmers safer from sharks this summer. The organization installed acoustic shark receivers along the Outer Cape on Tuesday and Wednesday. How do shark receivers work?The receivers were installed at North Beach Island in Chatham, Nauset Beach in Orleans, Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet and Lecount Hollow Beach in Welfleet.The receivers will send information to the Conservancy's app Sharktivity. Users who log into Sharktivity can see where white sharks have been detected on the receivers.The real-time receivers detect white sharks tagged with acoustic transmitters. The number of pings the receivers get give...
Over 100 Dolphins Saved from Historic Mass Stranding in Cape Cod
125 dolphins became stranded in shallow mud flats off Cape Cod, Massachusetts in what one rescue organization calls its largest single mass stranding event in decades. The first report was initially understood to be 10 Atlantic white-sided dolphins close to shore off Wellfleet early Friday morning, triggering an overwhelming response from local marine conservation groups.
New Ocean Beach Stickers Required
This season, Eastham beach-goers need an extra sticker to access parking for the ocean beaches managed by the Cape Cod National Seashore. We chat with seashore superintendent Jennifer Flynn. "Last summer there was a lot of confusion between my staff and residents about what proof was required. And my staff...
Chatham, Brewster Settings For New Novels
Never let it be said that the literary life is lacking in our area of Cape Cod. Four authors who have found inspiration in Chatham and Brewster as settings for their novels will sign their works during this holiday weekend. The new novel by Pamela Kelley, a USA Today bestselling...
Outer Cape Beach Closed For Erosion Risk
TRURO – The Town of Truro says Longnook Beach will remain temporarily closed as a safety measure to allow for a comprehensive evaluation of the adjacent bluffs in response to concerns about their stability. The decision was originally made on June 25th. More details were released by the town...
The Freshest Finds: 8 Organic Options in Eastham Groceries
Eastham, MA, located on Cape Cod, is a charming town known for its beautiful beaches, historical landmarks, and quaint New England charm. Within this coastal community, grocery stores play an essential role in providing residents and visitors with fresh produce, local goods, and everyday essentials. Whether you’re stocking up for...
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