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A close-up of an adult periodical cicada resting on a green leaf. The cicada has a black body, bright red eyes, orange wing veins, and transparent wings.

The Great Cape Cod Cicada Comeback: 17 Years in the Making!

This year, parts of Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts will experience a once-in-a-generation event—the emergence of Brood XIV periodical cicadas! The last time they showed up was 2008, and now, […]

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DREDGE UPDATE: Cod Fish II in Transit!

Today, the Cod Fish II made its long-awaited transit from the Sandwich Boat Basin to Falmouth, en route to the upcoming Popponesset Approach Channel dredging project in Mashpee. This journey […]

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Wicked Wellness: March is National Kidney Month!

The March 2025 issue of Wicked Wellness is here! This monthly flyer is inspired by relevant health awareness themes. Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]

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WCAI’s Gilda Geist Interview with Commissioner Mark Forest and Lab Director Dan White

PFAS analysis now available at Cape Cod lab The state recently certified the Barnstable County Water Quality Laboratory to test drinking water for the presence of PFAS, a group of chemicals that have […]

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Barnstable County Continues Legacy of Public Health Leadership with the Appointment of James G. Gardiner as Director of Health and Environment

March 11, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County proudly announces the appointment of James G. Gardiner as the new Director of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment (BCDHE). Mr. […]

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DNA Analysis of Rabies Positive Raccoon Found in Eastham in November Identified New York/Pennsylvania Border as Likely Origin

March 7, 2025 Dead Raccoon Discovered in Eastham On November 17, 2024, a dead raccoon was discovered on Smith Road in Eastham, near the entrance to the Wild Care facility. […]

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The Alternative: A Newsletter from the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center

Check out MASSTC’s most recent edition of their newsletter “The Alternative”!

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Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter – March 2025

The Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter is the “clearinghouse” for human services in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 2,000, the monthly e-newsletter disseminates news of […]

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