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BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has announced critical support for thousands of health care workers in the form of a tax exemption for thousands of Personal Care Attendants, or PCAs.  PCAs are defined as health care professionals who help the disabled maintain independence by aiding in daily living activities.  Per the order, many PCAs will no longer have to pay state […] The post State officials announce tax relief for live-in health care workers…

NANTUCKET – The Town of Nantucket will begin accepting claims next month in connection to last summer’s Vineyard Wind turbine blade failure. The July 13th, 2024 incident scattered foam, fiberglass and other debris along Nantucket’s shores, as well as other parts of the Cape and Islands. The claims period will open on January 26th, 2026 […] The post Claims to be accepted on Nantucket related to wind turbine debris incident appeared first on CapeCod.com.

FALMOUTH – Steamship Authority Board of Governors member James Malkin, the representative of Martha’s Vineyard, is not seeking another term. Malkin, a former member of the Chilmark Select Board, has withdrawn his candidacy for a third term. He is the Steamship Authority governing board chair. In light of the announcement, Dukes County is extending the […] The post New Vineyard rep on Steamship Authority governing board incoming appeared first on CapeCod.com.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Sunday afternoon in a rough neighborhood… you’ve got one Santa on a getaway sled while two others pull off a brazen daytime B&E near downtown Hyannis—with Lil’ Frosty on the corner as a freakin’ lookout! Is there no decency left in this world? Just elfin with ya…  Please have a very safe and splendiferous Monday! [HN photos] P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Ramsey Lewis… HN Winter Tip: Blast this out the window and…

HYANNIS – A fire was reported at a residence on Square Rigger Lane in Hyannis shortly before 8 PM Sunday. The fire appeared to be on the exterior of the residence and was quickly doused. Fire crews checked for any fire spread into the interior of the home. No injuries were reported. The cause of […] The post Fire damages exterior of house in Hyannis appeared first on CapeCod.com.

BOURNE – From Bourne Fire: Overnight last night, Bourne Fire/Rescue surpassed 5,299 emergency calls for service in 2025. Once again, this makes 2025 the busiest year in our department’s history. This marks the fifth consecutive year of increased call volume, reflecting the growing needs of our community and the constant demand placed on our responders. […] The post Bourne Fire sets milestone having responded to most calls in a single year ever appeared first on CapeCod.com.

*** WATCH *** Eastham Police pursuit ends in Dennis Rest Area…

‘Tis the season… YARMOUTH PORT, MASSACHUSETTS — Two employees of a local assisted living facility face multiple serious firearms charges after Yarmouth police investigated reports of numerous gunshots on Christmas Eve, leading to the discovery of illegal weapons and ammunition at their shared residence. The incident began around 10:27 p.m. on December 24, 2025, when Yarmouth Police patrol officers responded to initial reports of four gunshots in the area of Shaker House Road. While…

UPPER CAPE – YMCA Cape Cod has announced the official groundbreaking for the Don & Dottie Smith YMCA, moving the project toward bringing a cutting-edge YMCA to the Upper Cape one step closer to becoming a reality.  Representatives from both the YMCA and partnering organization The Community Health Center were joined by local politicians, the Smiths, and hundreds of community members for the event,…

EASTHAM – A motorist allegedly failed to stop for police in Eastham around 9:30 PM Saturday evening. A pursuit ensued on Route 6 all the way to the rest area by the Bass River in Yarmouth where the driver was taken into custody. CWN is checking with Eastham Police for further details. The post Driver facing multiple charges after failing to stop for Eastham Police appeared first on CapeCod.com.