“In Massachusetts, we have a long history of standing up to hate and intolerance.” Hate crimes are illegal acts committed based on a victim’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, […]
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By Gabrielle Emanuel, WBUR Health Reporter How should we be thinking about COVID as we head into a new school year? Universal mask requirements, “test-to-stay” policies and contact tracing are […]
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Attend this annual educational event for gardening enthusiasts across Cape Cod August 30, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) – The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod presents the 2022 Autumn Joy Symposium. […]
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In 2021, Massachusetts saw 2,290 opioid-related overdose deaths, representing a nearly 9% increase over 2020. Overdoses continue to be driven by the presence of fentanyl, 93% of opioid-related overdoses where […]
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Learn about the latest condition affecting the Cape. The Cape Cod Cooperative Extension weather station in Barnstable recorded a mere 0.35 inches of precipitation for the entire month of July. […]
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Does the thought of eating bugs bug you? You may want to reconsider. Oh, and you’ve probably already tried a few critters without knowing it. Read this interesting article from […]
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Information from the Office of the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners and Assembly of Delegates August 24, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County officials today announced the opening of an application […]
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Welcome to the summer edition of Barnstable County’s Community Health Newsletter! In this edition we provide an update on COVID-19 case tracking and continuing response efforts, discuss the latest information regarding monkeypox, honor the 20th anniversary of our Cape Cod Medical Reserve Corps (CCMRC), share thoughts on sun safety and septic sense, and provide some helpful tips on how we can all do our part to protect and improve water quality in our region.
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Nauset Regional High School Student Receives Human Rights Award August 16, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) –The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCHRAC) has named Josie Gaynor as the 2022 Malcolm […]
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