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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

Regional Organizations Form Canal Bridges Task Force

  For Immediate Release (December 6, 2022) – The Bourne and Sagamore bridges are instantly recognizable landmarks that serve as both a symbolic and a literal gateway to Cape Cod. However, the […]

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Cod Fish II Kicks Off 2022 – 2023 Dredge Season

The County Dredge Cod Fish II started the Parkers River dredging project on Friday, December 2nd. This project was originally scheduled to have started earlier in fall but had been […]

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Applications Open for Third Session of Cape Cod Climate Ambassador Program  

The Cape Cod Commission is pleased to invite Cape and Islands students in grades 9-12 to apply for the Climate Ambassador Program. The Program is an initiative to educate, engage and empower young people on Cape Cod to work together to combat the impacts of climate change.

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Read the Latest Department of Human Services Newsletter!

Read this month’s Department of Human Services e-newsletter with information relevant to human service organizations, elected officials, + residents. Find announcements on training, funding opportunities, events + more. https://conta.cc/3FjVffN

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Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission to Present Human Rights Awards and to Recognize Health Access and Equity Unsung Heroes

December 1, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCHRAC) is pleased to announce its Annual International Human Rights Day Awards Celebration. The celebration will be held […]

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Wind Advisory Issued for Barnstable County through Thursday, December 1st

November 30, 2022 | A cold front associated with a strong low-pressure system is approaching from the Southwest, bringing strong winds and rain to our region. Update as of 11/30/22 […]

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Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission to Hold Annual International Human Rights Day Awards Celebration

November 22, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCHRAC) is pleased to announce its Annual International Human Rights Day Awards Celebration. The celebration will be […]

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics Warn of Increases in Respiratory Viruses this Season

In early November, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a joint letter warning families of an early uptick in the incidence […]

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Remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole to Impact Cape and Islands Friday into Saturday

November 11, 2022 | The remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole are expected to impact southern New England beginning this afternoon. The primary threat with this system will be gusty winds, […]

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