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Cape Cod Memorial Day traffic updates: Delays at the bridges?
As the Memorial Day weekend winds down, many visitors to Cape Cod start to think about heading home. That can lead to a tussle with traffic, especially around the bridges that cross the Cape Cod Canal. So, we're going to pitch in with traffic updates throughout Monday, and, if necessary, suggest alternative routes...
The town of Truro took down political campaign signs, but then stopped. What happened?
The American Civil Liberties Union has made an inquiry with the town of Truro based on claims from a political candidate who says the town in April wrongfully removed his campaign signs from private property. Timothy Hickey, a candidate for Select Board whose signs were removed, said he was never...
Cape Cinema: A community treasure we cannot lose
I’ve been writing about and reporting on the arts on the Cape for over 20 years. First for the Cape Cod Times, and now on WOMR as one of the hosts of Arts Week. I’ve also been going to Cape Cinema for about 40 years. The Cinema was one of the things I missed most during the pandemic, it is precious to me.
Cape Cod businesses prepare for busy Memorial Day weekend
HYANNIS - They're fired up for the holiday weekend at Pizza Barbone in Hyannis, hoping tourists will be flocking to Main Street. "It kicks off summer and we're ready to see how the crew does and make sure they have all cylinders firing to take on a big influx of customers," said restaurant owner Jason O'Toole. If the weather is any indication, and the long line of cars trying to get over the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges, there's reason for optimism.The more they fold sweatshirts at Seaside Collections, the more they hope to sell after a cool and...
Cape state Rep. Chris Flanagan owes $5K on campaign mailer that drew investigation, fines
An invoice for the 2022 campaign mailer sent by state Rep. Christopher Flanagan, D-Dennis, that prompted a campaign finance investigation, remains unpaid, according to the company owed the money. Achim Bergmann, partner in Bergmann Zwerdling Direct, a Democratic direct mail firm, said on Monday that the $5,139 bill has not...
Orleans says 'yes' to $9 million Rock Harbor wharf improvements. Election results.
Two incumbents were reelected as Snow Library trustees and a former member will join the board again, according to preliminary results from Orleans' annual town election on Tuesday. Incumbents James F. Balliett was the highest vote getter with 936 votes, followed by former member Cheryl G. Bryan who earned 813. Another incumbent, Mark Steven Ziomek, who was also reelected, earned 808 votes. Each term lasts three years. ...
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