State Awards Wildlife Management Grants to Cape Towns
BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration has awarded $303,521 to municipalities and organizations across the state for projects to improve habitat for native Massachusetts wildlife. Multiple Cape Cod...
View ArticleEdgartown Farm Receives State Grant Funding for Food Safety Improvements
BOSTON – A Martha’s Vineyard farm has received state grant funding to improve food safety. Slip Away Farm in Edgartown was awarded $10,000 for a washing station and walk-in cooler project. The state’s...
View ArticleEdgartown Police Chief In Charge During Chappaquiddick Scandal Dies
WESTBOROUGH -Dominick “Jim” Arena, the former Edgartown Police Chief at the helm of the department during the Chappaquiddick scandal, has died. He was 89 and passed away in Westborough. The national...
View ArticleHAC to Host Money Matters Workshop on Martha’s Vineyard
EDGARTOWN – The Housing Assistance Corporation will host a free Money Matters workshop later this month on Martha’s Vineyard. The two-day workshop will help attendees set financial goals, identify ways...
View ArticleEdgartown Police seek suspects in two recent incidents
EDGARTOWN – The Edgartown Police Department requests the public assistance in identifying the male in the above photo. This is in relation to a past shoplifting incident at Edgartown Hardware. If you...
View ArticleCape & Islands Communties Receive State Grants to Prepare for Climate Change
The state has awarded $12 million in grant funding through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program and more than $1 million will come to Cape and Islands communities. The grants are for the...
View ArticleConcert Series Kicks off MV Summer Festival
The Martha’s Vineyard Summer Festival is here! This incredible series of music, movies, food and fun will be the highlight of the season, and there’s no better place to be on Cape Cod & The...
View ArticleVineyard Beach Closed after Shark Sighting
EDGARTOWN – Officials in Edgartown closed South Beach to swimming twice this afternoon after shark sightings. According to the Vineyard Gazzette, a fin was spotted about 20 yards from shore around noon...
View ArticleSeveral Cape & Islands School Districts Receive Funding For Security Upgrades
BOSTON – Several local school districts have received state grant funding to upgrade security equipment and technology to bolster public safety resources. The Dennis-Yarmouth, Martha’s Vineyard,...
View ArticleCape Cod Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day always brings with it a mad dash to the supermarket, hours spent in the kitchen, and a fridge filled with leftovers, but it doesn’t have to. Several restaurants on Cape Cod will be...
View ArticleLocal Post Offices to Extend Weekend Hours Before Holidays
HYANNIS – The U.S. Postal Service is looking to help ease holiday season stress by extending weekend hours at some local post offices. The Brewster, Centerville, East Falmouth, Mashpee, Provincetown,...
View ArticleOUI charge, two injuries after Edgartown rear-ender
EDGARTOWN – On Monday at 5:30 PM, Edgartown Police and Fire/Rescue personnel were dispatched to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Edgartown-Vineyard Haven road, in the area of Pilgrim road. On...
View ArticleMystery boat washes up on Edgartown-may have come from Cape Cod
EDGARTOWN – Edgartown Police reported that they are aware of the vessel that has washed up onto State Beach. Working with Sgt. Opie of the Massachusetts Environmental Police police determined this...
View ArticleUpdated: Powerful storm causing coastal flooding
CAPE COD – In addition to the latest COVID-19 information, Cape Wide News is monitoring a powerful coastal storm that is affecting the area. The Chatham Harbormaster posted video of coastal flooding in...
View ArticleState, Edgartown PDs among those taking part in fentanyl test strip pilot...
BOSTON, MA – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) has partnered with 11 Massachusetts police departments to utilize fentanyl test strips as a new tool to engage people...
View ArticleHeavy rains cause flooding on the islands
OAK BLUFFS – Heavy downpours caused flooding on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Saturday. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning and reported 3.35 inches in Edgartown in a relatively short...
View ArticleState Issues Millions to Towns in Coastal Resiliency Grants
BOSTON – The state recently awarded $4 million in coastal resiliency grants to cities and towns across Massachusetts, including on the Cape and Islands. Grants ranging from roughly $43,000 to $248,000...
View ArticleEdgartown Police seeking missing person
EDGARTOWN – The Edgartown Police is seeking assistance in locating missing person Antonio Rodrigues Daniel. Daniel is a white male, 30 years old, 5’7″ and 155 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. If...
View ArticlePost Offices Expanding Hours for Holiday Season
CENTERVILLE – The United States Postal Service is expanding their hours of operation for the holiday season. Residents will have more time to drop off packages, buy stamps, and complete other shipping...
View ArticleEdgartown Race Weekend Goes Full-Steam Ahead
EDGARTOWN – The Edgartown Race Weekend is seeing a lot of enthusiasm from former and new participants as they plan for the 2021 race. The race is being hosted by the Edgartown Yacht Club on Martha’s...
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