"What they worry about," said Barnstable County Emergency Preparedness director Chip Reilly on the Bourne and Sagamore bridges, "is a tractor trailer truck going sideways and flipping over and then tying up the bridge. And then where do we stand?"
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ICast bills itself as "the world's largest sportfishing trade show." So what was the talk of the annual conference this past week? How about "live" forward-facing sonar, or a drone to fly your bait out over the water.
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This time of year at the farmers markets, lettuce is the variety queen. It comes in heads and leaves, reds and greens, crisp hearts and soft butter leaves. Over the past few weeks, I’ve spoken to farmers about growing lettuce, and what varieties they like.
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The New England Heat Pump Accelerator aims to "permanently shift the market from fossil fuel equipment to heat pumps."
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About 20 years ago I was doing bird surveys for my graduate research all through the Cape Cod National Seashore – I had over 300 survey points from Fort Hill in Eastham to Wood End in Provincetown, and I knew the park, including deep, off-trail areas, as well as anyone.
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People say half-facetiously that we should accept reality and change the name of this sandspit to Cape Dog.
The Point
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This week: That failed Vineyard Wind turbine blade? Looks a manufacturing defect could be to blame. Meanwhile, the Army National Guard is seeking construction bids for its controversial Cape Cod machine gun range. And the VP comes to Ptown – 12 hours before she (surprise!) starts running for president.
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An interview with NPR Science reporter Nell Greenfieldboyce about her book Transient and Strange: Notes on the Science Life
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NPR Stories
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Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peak into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film.
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The 12-step plan includes reviewing school policies, training students and faculty, and more.
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Images from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games offer a stunning glimpse into the dramatic and heavily Parisian-themed day.
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Cal Fire has confirmed that over a hundred structures have been damaged in the Park Fire, which grew overnight near Chico, Calif. Difficult firefighting conditions are forecast through Friday night.
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Some voters who could be key to deciding who wins Georgia. What do they think about Vice President Harris becoming the frontrunner in the race to be the Democratic nominee?