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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

REMINDER: 2023 Master Gardener Program Now Accepting Applications

Become a Master Gardener and help others learn to grow (Barnstable, MA) – The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is now accepting applications for the 2023 class. If you […]

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Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission Seeks to Fill Vacancies 

Human Rights Advisory Commission is vital in promoting and advancing human rights on Cape Cod.  September 6, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCHRAC) is seeking applications […]

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Barnstable County Chief Procurement Officer Honored for Commitment to Modernizing and Streamlining County Services

Jennifer Frates was named winner of the First Annual Bonfire Procurement Award. September 2, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) – Jennifer Frates, Chief Procurement Officer for Barnstable County, was recently named a […]

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The US Attorney’s Office-Massachusetts has launched the Announces “End Hate Now” Hotline for Reporting Acts of Hate: 1-83-END-H8-NOW

“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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CommonHealth: Barnstable County’s Interim Public Health Nurse Maurice Melchiono discusses COVID in the new school year

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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2022 Autumn Joy Symposium Registration Is Now Open  

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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Know what to do if an individual is at risk for an opioid overdose

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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Drought Impacts 2022

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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Would you eat bugs?

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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