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You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention Month on Cape Cod

A joint message from the Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment and the Department of Human Services September is National Suicide Prevention Month — a time to talk openly […]

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Cape Cod Commission Launches Regional Open Space Survey

Share your thoughts about open space across Cape Cod FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 2, 2026) – The Cape Cod Commission has launched a new online survey asking residents and visitors to […]

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Cape Cod Master Gardener demonstrates plant identification with young people during an outdoor gardening program.

Want to Become a Cape Cod Master Gardener? Applications Are Open for 2027

Curious about plants, gardening and the science behind what grows on Cape Cod? Applications are now open for the 2027 Cape Cod Master Gardener Program.

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County graphic congratulating the inaugural Ripple Effect Award recipients, honoring three Cape Cod leaders for their lasting impact on water and local communities. The graphic also promotes Cape Cod Clean Water Week, September 13–19, and Barnstable County’s Clean Water Center.

Barnstable County Announces Inaugural Ripple Effect Award Recipients

Three Cape Cod water leaders recognized for lasting contributions to science, restoration and water-resource protection BARNSTABLE, Mass. (August 31, 2026) — Barnstable County has announced the first recipients of the Ripple Effect […]

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Cape Cod Commission Launches New Cape Cod Outdoors Data Viewer

Discover more than 500 places to get outside across Cape Cod FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 31, 2026) — The Cape Cod Commission is pleased to announce the launch of Cape Cod Outdoors, […]

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A crowded meeting room in Truro filled with seated and standing attendees during the Barnstable County Commissioners’ meeting on August 26, 2026. County officials are seated at the front of the room near a podium and the Barnstable County seal.

Standing-Room-Only Truro Meeting Highlights Cape Cod’s Shared Challenges and Regional Solutions

A packed house for the Barnstable County Commissioners’ meeting in Truro on August 26, 2026, where County and Town officials, staff, and community members gathered to discuss regional and local […]

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Graphic promoting Barnstable County Commissioners meetings. The Barnstable County seal appears above the words “County Commissioners Meetings.” Text reads: “Stay informed. Get involved. Learn about the issues shaping Cape Cod and have a voice in our regional future.” A calendar icon appears beside “Learn more and watch meetings: www.capecod.gov

Barnstable County Commissioners Meet in Truro Tomorrow

The Barnstable County Commissioners will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Truro Library in North Truro for their next off-site meeting. The Commissioners hold their […]

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Product recall graphic for select Outshine Fruit Bars, showing the 24-count variety pack and Tangerine and Grape six-count packages. Consumers are advised to check the UPC, batch code, and best-before date and view the Massachusetts DPH advisory for full recall details.

Massachusetts DPH Issues Advisory on Recalled Outshine Fruit Bars

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is advising consumers and retailers about a voluntary recall of select Outshine Fruit Bars because the products may contain glass. The recalled products […]

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