Be Prepared if Hurricane Sandy Hits
With the possible threat of Hurricane Sandy following a track that could have a major impact on New England early next week, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) recommends actions...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy Likely to Come Ashore ... But Where?
Is your Halloween costume waterproof? "There is a consensus forming in weather forecast models that Hurricane Sandy is unlikely to go out to sea," according to The Washington Post. It gets worse. The...
View ArticleBarnstable Police Arrest Two for Bank Robberies
Thursday afternoon members of the Barnstable Police Department responded to a reported bank robbery at the Eastern Bank on Route 28 in Marstons Mills. According to a BPD press release, a white male...
View ArticlePrepare: What's In Your Hurricane Disaster Kit?
With Hurricane Sandy heading north, officials are warning residents to brace for severe weather. Having a disaster kit together is one of the top recommendations of emergency planners. But just what...
View ArticleFalmouth Man Arrested for Shoplifting
Notable incidents from Wednesday October, 24th 9:39 a.m.: Sam Turner Road, illegal dumping, report 10:12 a.m.: Nye Road, disturbance/disorderly, handled by officer 1:47 p.m.: East Falmouth Highway,...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy Pushes Farther West
The latest track of Hurricane Sandy has the storm pushing farther west according to this morning’s meteorologists' reports. The National Hurricane Center has the center of the storm going either into...
View ArticleVideo: Man Charged with Barnstable Bank Robberies Taken to Court
Langley and his girlfriend were arrested yesterday. Police believe the two robbed the Eastern Bank on Route 28 in Marstons Mills yesterday and the Bank of America in Hyannis less than two weeks ago....
View ArticleTELL US: Will Sandy Change Your Halloween Plans?
For the second year in a row, a major storm may interrupt Halloween. Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall on the East Coast. As of Friday morning, what looked like a direct hit on New England...
View ArticleVote for Your Favorite Photo of A Pet in Halloween Costume, Weekly Prize
Pets and costumes go together. The submissions this week showed a great devotion of all the pets to their masters. Each photo is more delightful than the next! Help us decide the winner and vote. All...
View ArticleAll You Need to Know About Hurricanes
With Hurricane Sandy approaching New England, here are some interesting facts about hurricanes: What is a Hurricane?A hurricane is a storm with sustained wind speed of at least 74 miles per hour. A...
View ArticleFalmouth Open Houses
29 Juniper Point Road, Woods Hole, $2,750,000, 5 bed, 4 bath, Saturday October 27th 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 3 Spencer Baird, Woods Hole, $1,399,500, 4 bed, 3 baths, Sunday October 28th 12:00 p.m.-3:00...
View ArticleCape Codders Prepare for Hurricane Sandy: Video
We want to hear from you, are you taking extra precautions due to Hurricane Sandy?
View ArticleUPDATED: Storm Upgraded to Hurricane Sandy
Update, 8:20 a.m. Saturday: According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), Sandy has been upgraded again to a hurricane, just hours after being downgraded to a tropical storm....
View ArticleSteamship Authority Anticipates Possible Trip Cancellations Due to Sandy
Editor's note: the Steamship Authority released this statement on Friday regarding possible trip cancellations due to Hurricane Sandy: Based on the most recent forecasts from the National Weather...
View ArticleGov. Patrick: Hoping For Best, Planning For Worst
Gov. Deval Patrick has declared a state of emergency and held a press conference Saturday afternoon to update to the public about how the state is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Sandy. Sandy...
View ArticleWhat to Expect from Hurricane Sandy for Cape Cod and the Islands
Saturday afternoon the National Weather Service briefed Emergency Management teams from across the state about Hurricane Sandy. There are still many hours until Sandy will hit Massachusetts, and so...
View ArticleHelp Maserati Find a Home
From: People for Cats We would be curious to know how Maserati got her name, but we do know that this sweet girl is ready for a home of her own. Maserati is a brown tabby, very small, and only about 2...
View ArticleEmergency Shelters on Cape Cod During Hurricane Sandy
UPDATE, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, 4pm: Shelters will be open Monday, Oct. 29 at 8am. The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee announces that the following Cape Cod regional shelters...
View Article10 Ways to Use Patch During the Storm
With Hurricane Sandy making her way toward New England, the need for up-to-the minute info is even more important. At Patch, we will be working around-the-clock to cover the storm, but as with of our...
View ArticleSeven Things You Should Do Today Before Hurricane Sandy Hits
We should be feeling the effects of Hurricane Sandy after it reaches the east coast late Sunday night. The peak of the storm should hit our area throughout the day on Monday and may affect our weather...
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