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Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod Highlights Winter Farmers Markets on the Outer Cape

Local food on Cape Cod does not stop when winter arrives. Earlier this month, Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod, a program of Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, welcomed state, regional, […]

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Barnstable County 4-H Advisory Council Scholarships Now Open for Cape Cod Youth

Applications Due April 17, 2026 The Barnstable County 4-H Advisory Council is now accepting applications for 2026 4-H Advisory Council Scholarships. These scholarships support Cape Cod youth who plan to […]

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Winter Safety on Cape Cod: Stay Prepared After the Storm—and Before the Next One

Winter in New England can be beautiful, but as Cape Cod residents just experienced with this week’s significant snowfall, it can also be brutal. With the possibility of more winter […]

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Microscopic blue and white plastic particles on human fingers with text "Microplastics and Your Health: What You Need to Know" and Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment logo

Microplastics and Your Health: What You Need to Know 

By Marina Tonial, MPH, CHES®, Community Health Educator Microplastics are everywhere, in our oceans, our food, our drinking water, and even the air we breathe. These tiny plastic particles can […]

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The Hidden Health Risk: Understanding Loneliness 

By Marina Tonial, MPH, CHES®, Community Health Educator Loneliness has reached epidemic levels in America. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 advisory, about half of U.S. adults experience measurable […]

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Barnstable County Commissioners Honor Maggie Downey for Nearly 30 Years of Public Service

The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners formally recognized Maggie Downey with an official citation on January 14, 2026, honoring her nearly three decades of dedicated public service to Barnstable […]

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Commissioners Launch Off-Site Meeting Series with First Session in Falmouth

 Media & Public Encouraged to Attend January 26, 2026 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners will convene on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Falmouth as part […]

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County Offices & Registry of Deeds Closed to In-Person Business – Monday, January 26

Due to the ongoing winter storm and hazardous travel conditions, all Barnstable County offices, including the Registry of Deeds, will be closed to in-person business on Monday, January 26. This […]

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