Cape Cod Stories

Fairhaven - Wind Turbine Education to Little to Late ? 
This past week, the Town of Fairhaven released a twelve pound box of e-mails sent and received by commercial wind turbine contractors/investors over the ...

Politicians-State Officials Aware of Falmouth Wind Turbine Noise Before Installation 
Re : 2010 Installation of the Falmouth Massachusetts wind turbine

On June 17.2009 Massachusetts DCR Commissioner Rick Sullivan, DOER Commissioner
Philip ...

The Absence of Journalistic Truth of Wind 
(READER FILL IN THE APPROPRIATE NEWSPAPER), by the absence of any opponent coverage (i.e. letters, guest editorials) shows that it has removed itself from ...

Why Trust the Wind Energy Siting Reform Act? 
The Wind Energy Siting Reform Bills need the public’s trust before they will gain any public support. Do these Bills have ALL citizen’s best interests ...

Fall Visit 
Husband and I will be spending 2 nights on Cape in early Oct. on what will be our first trip alone since children are grown. Looking for recommendation ...

Falmouth Wind Turbines and Stimulus Funds  
Is this misuse of federal stimulus funds ? Buying 2004 commercial wind turbines with 2010 stimulus funds ?


How to purchase something twice in Massachusetts ...

Out of towner looking for Fresh Lobster? 
coming to the Cape on the weekend. Where can should I go to get the best lobster (literally just off the boat) to bring back to the house for a lobster ...

Any places that aren't crowded? 
Hi,
I grew up going to Falmouth for the summers and went back with my husband and two kids in 2004 & 2006. It was so crowded that we haven't been back ...

Commercial Wind Turbines To Close To Residents 
The Massachusetts Constitution affirms the dignity and equality of all individuals. It forbids the creation of second-class citizens. The state through ...

Starfish and Seahorses 
I grew up spending my summers at the Cape. I come from an old New England family. However, My immediate family moved from the rest of our clan, and I only ...

1st Timer 
We are planning our first trip for September. Can anyoneone reccomend the best place for us to stay. We are a couple looking to relax.

Would it be advisable ...

First time Cape Cod July 2011,  
We are three girls who are making our first trip to Cape Cod this July as part of a big USA trip including New York and Boston. We have only Cape Cod ...

Chance Encouter on the Upper Cape 
Made the trek up rt 95 on 7/30/10 and landed in N Falmouth at the SeaCrest Resort for one night before heading down Cape for a week in Brewster. The family ...

Marconi Beach 
I am telling you if you go to Marconi beach you will just want to go there day after day after DAY!!! It was one of my best expeirences. I took ...

First Time To Cape Cod 
We are planning a trip to Cape Cod in late Septemeber
or early October 2010. It is just my husband and I and
we would like a unique and scenic place ...

Heading to Cape Cod from Long Island -  
We will be heading to Cape Cod from Long Island this summer. Can anyone tell me the best way to get to the Cape from Long Island? How bad is the drive?...

Cape Cod Summer Family Vacation 
Please can anyone tell me which are the best town to stay in a summer family holiday with young adults ???

Memorial Day Weekend Trip 
We are planning a trip over Memorial Day weekend. We'll be staying at Chatham Bars Inn for a romantic getaway. We were hoping to find a clambake. I'...

So overwhelming - where to begin? 
Wow! My husband and I would like to take our young family to Cape Cod this year as we're still looking for that 'special someplace' that we'll want to ...

Just a question 
6 girls (all married in our 50's/60's want to have a vacation on the Cape. can you suggest a place that will not have tons of kids (not that we don't ...

Preparing Your Home for Getaways and Vacations 
Cape Cod is magical and the perfect getaway. Come March, spring will be approaching and Cape Cod homes will need a spruce up. Fini Concierge (www.finiconcierge....

What is the best place to stay on Cape Cod? 
My family and I are planning our first trip to Cape Cod this year. My daughter is 22 and not a big fan of beaches but she is a chef and loves everything ...

Winter on Cape Cod 
Okay, the holidays are over, and the long, cold winter is looming ahead with no end in sight. Now what? Plenty, that's what! There's plenty to do on the ...

I'm thinking of moving to Cape Cod. Any advice? 
Hello! I am a 25 year old single male who is considering moving to Cape Cod. I work a full-time third shift job, which I can transfer, and I also go to ...

What an Awesome Place!! 
Ok, well our story is a probably a bit different than other on here............we live in Ontario Canada(near the Peace Bridge) and on Monday August 10th,...

Help ... where to stay on the Cape with teenagers? 
Years ago we stayed at Chatham Bars Inn when our sons were under 10 - it was great. Now we are returning and our kids are all teenagers. Where would ...

Do you know where to find a Cape Cod Beach with great tidal pools? 
When I was a child I used to go to a beach on the cape at low tide and spend hours looking under rocks and in small pools that were left behind for all ...

Question about a GREAT pizza place that used to be on CAPE COD 
Does anyone remember a Tolley's pizza on cape cod? I went there on vacation in the mid 1990's, it is to this day the best stone-ovened pizza I have had ...

Interesting things to do on the Cape 
I know that most people go to the Cape to hit the beaches, but that's been a problem this summer. There were eight... EIGHT sunny days in all of June.

What ...

Why would you live Anyway Else? 
Memorial Day 1987 was our first trip to Cape Cod from CT. Our son had passed away and things surrounding his untimely death and mistakes by a hospital ...

NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK INTRODUCES YOUNG READERS TO THE MAGIC OF CAPE COD  
Part of a series of children’s books set in New England

Beverly MA, July, 2008 – "The cods of Cape Cod love their summer vacation/And though could ...

Memorial Day in Sandwich 
I love the Cape and I love living in Sandwich, MA. I am always looking for the next best thing when it comes to preserving the romance and history of ...

Grindell's Ocean View Park 
Fred and I have been going to Grindell's Ocean View campground for over 4 years, we called today and found out the phone has been disconnected. Does anyone ...

"Cape Cod Is Paradise" 
I have been coming to the Cape for almost 40 years now, since I was a baby. I have seen beaches from coast to coast and lived in Southern California, 5 ...

Passing Through The Cape Cod Canal 
I am a retired navy vet with 20yrs sub service. Over the years I have made many trips thru the Cape Cod Canal. The year was 1965 we were coming out of ...

Best Teenager / Family town on Ocean Side? 
We're a family from California looking for recommendations on the best beach town to stay on the cape next summer. Actually, we're seeking a nice house ...

Some ideas for Cape Cod 
This was the first time we had ever visited Cape Cod. I can't say enough how much we loved this place!! We stayed in South Yarmouth at the Riviera Beach ...

One of My Favorite Cape Cod Stories 
The minute I stepped into Grandpa's kitchen...I knew something was up. He was looking at me over his glasses, his forehead wrinkling deeply as he raised ...

Cape Cod Migration 
When you think about it, the whole Cape Cod ecosystem revolves around migration. I was reminded of this today, when I read about the return of the first ...

Cape Wind 

I do not see any long term harm in harnessing the offshore winds from Nantucket Sound. However, some do disagree on the proposed construction of large ...

Cape Cod Baseball League VS. Major League Baseball 
The Cape Cod Baseball League may be facing a severe hardship at the hands of Major League Baseball, in what amounts to a David VS Goliath battle over the ...

First time on the Cape last summer! 
I grew up vacationing in Florida every summer - my dad grew up in Tallahassee and graduated from FSU - so Florida is where we headed. I love Florida but ...

ANNUAL USED KAYAK SALE! 
The Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans, MA will be launching its annual used kayak sale on Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th!!! Stop in for ...

Falmouth Wind Turbine Noise Confirmed DEC 2011 
Falmouth Wind Turbine Noise Report Confirmed - DEC 2011

http://www.windturbinesyndrome.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Bruce-McPherson-Infrasound-...

KEY WIND ENERGY FACTS 
K e y f a c t s

Like the wind itself, wind power is intermittent and extremely unreliable. the wind must be strong enough, but not too strong, to ...

Beaty Asks Governor Patrick, Senate President Murray & Others To Sign 'Taxpayer Protection Pledge'  Not rated yet
For social justice reasons, and simply as one of the tens of thousands of registered voters and citizens of this Commonwealth, I am writing to openly, respectfully ...

5 Things to do in the Winter on Cape Cod  Not rated yet
Cape Cod is a great place to go for a weekend away from it all, even in the winter months. There are many fun activities that adults and families can partake ...

http://mjoecool.wordpress.com/  Not rated yet
State bears onus in wind fiasco

By ERIC TURKINGTON

November 18, 2011

In ordering the shutdown of Wind 1, the infamous Falmouth wind turbine whose ...

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Change Is In The Wind



NOVEMBER 22, 2011

By B. HASKELL (is a freelance journalist in Falmouth)



I love the foghorns. I consider the ...

“Get mad. Stay mad. Make history” (Fairhaven, MA) wind turbines  Not rated yet
http://www.windturbinesyndrome.com/news/2011/get-mad-stay-mad-make-history-fairhaven-mass/

“Get mad. Stay mad. Make history” (Fairhaven, MA)


Editor’...

Please Help Less Fortunate Children In Massachusetts This Holiday Season  Not rated yet
I'm writing to you requesting your assistance in a local program that is run by the Massachusetts State Police in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Each year the ...

Why should Plymouth get all the glory?  Not rated yet
Oh sure, we all know how the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620. End of history lesson, right? WRONG! Did you know that technically the Pilgrims ...

Falmouth Town Meeting - Article 9 - "I was about to say..."  Not rated yet
My name is Mark Cool, precinct 6.

Last December, durning my annual FAA flight physical, I reported my accounting of noteworthy physical changes since ...

It's not winning or losing - it's the sense of community - being humane  Not rated yet
Tonight's vote is the test of all our efforts In Falmouth.

We have worked diligently and intelligently to inform ALL about the true impacts associated ...

Where is the Falmouth Board of Health?  Not rated yet
Last night's Falmouth Town Meeting saw NO INPUT from the Falmouth Board of Health (BoH). Instead, Town Administrators deflected from the article's intent ...

My Letter to the Falmouth Editor  Not rated yet
Nov. 2, 2011

Two profound impressions after Monday’s Selectmen’s meeting - the Board hasn’t been given accurate Article 9 impact information to render ...

Falmouth Selectmen's Halloween Wind Turbine Recommendation - $$ over Citizen Health  Not rated yet
After listening at last night’s board of Selectmen’s meeting, I am left with a sense that three Selectmen haven’t been given accurate and thorough wind ...

Help! - Is Anyone listening?  Not rated yet
Falmouth’s board of health (FBoH) recognized last March that a full health impact study of wind turbine effects was clearly necessary. At a February FBoH ...

Politics of Trust – Adrift in the Wind (Turbine)  Not rated yet
In Falmouth MA, state legislators and political appointees don’t trust voters when it comes to wind energy development. Why then, should voters trust them?...

Wind Energy Siting Reform Act - Who Do We Trust   Not rated yet
The wind turbine industry, along with Gov. Deval Patrick, is pushing the state senate to adopt the Wind Energy Siting Reform Act . The Act is now known ...

Clamming at Pleasant Bay, Harwich  Not rated yet
I am interested in digging soft shell clams at Pleasant Bay this Saturday or Sunday. Anyone clam there?

Vacation Spent in Cape Cod  Not rated yet
Over this past Summer, My family and I spent the vacation in Cape Cod. It was one of the most positive experience I've had in my life. Luckily the weather ...

Halcyon Summers at the Cape  Not rated yet
My maternal grandparents had a large summer home in Craigville Beach when I was growing-up. We had a big family, with 17 first cousins on their side alone!...

Deb' Veggie Depot where did you come from?  Not rated yet
My family and I were on vacation we were driving around getting hungry and lo and be hold we drive into monument beach and there it was an old train station ...

Painted Red Nails is Now in Mashpee  Not rated yet
Mashpee, MA –Jessica Mahler has announced the grand opening of her new spa, Painted Red Nails.

“We are now offering more than just nails,” said Mahler....

great esCAPES!  Not rated yet
A student once asked me, "Do you think teachers get paid enough?" My first thought was sure. I love what I do, I'm lucky enough that it pays the bills ...

Martin Mixed-Up at the Beach  Not rated yet
It is fitting that Jess Golden Linehan's first picture book, Martin Mixed-Up at the Beach, is set at the beach. Her father fell in love with Cape Cod beaches ...

three cousins getaway for 4 days  Not rated yet
Hi, We all grew up in Conn. and my younger two cousins still live there. I am the oldest early forties and live in Florida and the youngest is early thirties....

My Cape Cod Magic Children's Book Release  Not rated yet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Annie Palmer, 508-888-1116, jbeanpalmer@yahoo.com
My Cape Cod Magic Children's Book Release

Sandwich, Massachusetts,...

LOCAL RETURNS TO REVEAL THE WORLD BENEATH THE CAPE’S WATERLINE  Not rated yet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact: Shelby Larsson (617) 423-0840 shelby@unionparkpress.com

July 1, 2011

LOCAL RETURNS TO REVEAL ...

Looking for advice  Not rated yet
Planning to camp and see the sights - beaches, shops, theatre, whales - but wonder where best to locate and close driving distance. Never been to this ...

Childhood on the Cape Girl  Not rated yet
The most carefree and happy times of my life were spent at my grandparents house in Craigville Beach near Centerville. I can't adequately describe what ...

Appreciating Autumn on Cape Cod  Not rated yet
Why do I find Cape Cod so enticing? It must be more than the combination of beach, bike paths, fried seafood and miniature golf.

The appeal is the ...

Help time away!  Not rated yet
I am a teacher. I am a breast cancer survivor,I am looking for some way to come to Cape Code and house sit, my husband does not have a job right now, and ...

Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn  Not rated yet
After a winter of major renovation and upgrade work, The Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn www.platinumpebble.com has officially opened. Formerly the Lion'...

Best place to stay with two teenaged girls and one pre-teen girl!  Not rated yet
My husband and I have three daughters...two teens and one pre-teen. Are there any nice resorts on the cape that have programs or things to do for teens?...

Wonderful 1990's Summers  Not rated yet
I graduated from the University of South Carolina in the late 80's. I had grown up in the south and the furthest north I had been was Washington, DC. In ...

Cape Cod Winter Golf March 12-13  Not rated yet
Hello All,

We got out to play some Cape Cod winter golf last weekend. While it was chilly and windy...It felt great to get out on the links and play ...

Hello!!!  Not rated yet
Hi, everyone..i have been going to the former Grindells Ocean View Trailer park since i was six years old. My Granparents had owned the park, and it was ...

Best area and/or accomodations for young family going to Cape in July 2011  Not rated yet
Tis will be the first trip to Cape cod.
I am traveling with my wife and 2 year old daughter.
We would love to be on the beach or at least close to a ...

Great Cottage in Dennis for vacation rental  Not rated yet
We rented a cottage in South Dennis last summer and loved it. The Cottage was centrally located and close to everything, in addition we were down the street ...

Exploring Cape Cod - Turning Right on Route 28 in Harwich  Not rated yet
On a sunny Cape Cod day as Summer wound its way towards Fall I decided to take a walk of exploration from my front door at The Platinum Pebble Boutique ...

Michael Ornstein Farewell Art Exhibition  Not rated yet
My name is Michael Marisi Ornstein and I thought I'd let you know about a "farewell" art exhibition I'm doing here on the Cape.

I'm an oil painter and ...

Location, location, location :)  Not rated yet
Our wedding/honeymoon is in May and I have always wanted to visit Cape Cod. We have done several tropical getaways and are interested in doing something ...

Two lots left at Wareham neighborhood with DEEPWATER OCEAN DOCK.  Not rated yet
Scott Blagden is owner and developer of the Preserve on the Weweantic in Wareham, MA. A small private waterfront development with a DEEPWATER OCEAN DOCK ...

Cape Cod first time visitors  Not rated yet
We are a family of five going to the cape from cooperstown, looking forward to a fun and relaxing vacation. We chose capecod blindly and staying at the ...

Ocean Front Rental  Not rated yet
Hi..my mother was just diagnosed with Mesothelioma (lung cancer realted to asbestos exposure...she has always wanted to go to the cape...her dr. cleared ...

Important Event on Cape Cod  Not rated yet
Hello,

We were hoping you might post this event on your blog.

The yard sale is on Sunday, August 1 from 9-3 in Chatham. There will be music, food,...

Help, traveling with hubby and 15 month old daughter!  Not rated yet
Hi everyone,

We are planing our trip to the Cape at the end of August through Labor day and I have to say it is difficult to find a B&B that accepts ...

Bachelorette Getaway In Falmouth   Not rated yet
My best friend is getting married, and we are looking for a relaxing, fun, kid free bachelorette getaway. There will be about 8-10 ladies in their late ...

Under new ownership- 170 Year Old Chatham inn undergoing restoration and rebranding by luxury hospitality and design partners, welcoming guests this summer.**   Not rated yet
Proprietors Brian Dougherty and Nick Robert have acquired the 170 year old Moses Nickerson House Inn on Old Harbor Road and have commenced a two phase ...

Spring at Cape Cod  Not rated yet
Cape Cod, home to some of the most beautiful beaches of New England was our spring holiday destination for this year!!

Spring in Cape Cod is the right ...

K SPIRITO'S SUMMER AND AUGUST  Not rated yet
Summer And August A Cape Cod Murder Mystery, set in Chatham! Yellow Umbrella Books is one of several Chatham locations featured in this great summer read....

Need help picking a great campground  Not rated yet
I am planning to vacation in cape cod late August...we have a 40' 5th wheel...looking for a clean campground with lots to offer....My husband really wanted ...

Summer Vacation 2010   Not rated yet
My husband and I are planning a trip to the Cape with our two year old daughter in July. We are staying at Ocean Edge Resort. We have never been to Cape ...

True Survival Story   Not rated yet
**** "You will not be able to put this book down."---Dodge Morgan, first American sailor to circumnavigate the globe solo and non-stop.

Overboard!
New ...

Taking my 17' boat over to the Vineyard with my family.  Not rated yet
Anyone who has done this from Falmouth? or surrounding areas could you give me some incite into how it went if you did this and where you moored which ...

Cape Cod Mystery Novel Earns Praise  Not rated yet
A mystery novel set on Cape Cod has earned favorable reviews. The Drowning River by Kim Byrne, a debut novelist, was released in hardcover on June 17,...

Route 6A to Provincetown  Not rated yet
When I reach 6A heading towards Provincetown my heart opens up and I feel I can breathe again.

Cape Cod is magical......my only hope is to be able to ...

Summertime... And the living is BUSY!  Not rated yet
It’s been a long, hot summer on the Cape. Between the kids being home 24/7 and taking a two week trip to Maine in August, there was scarcely time to catch ...

*** CAPE COD JAZZ FESTIVAL! FINAL CONCERT WEDNESDAY SEPT 2nd!! *** WEQUASSETT RESORT! ***  Not rated yet
**** THE WEQUASSETT RESORT CAPE COD JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009**

The Final Concert of the Summer is coming up!

Join us! Wednesday September 2nd @ 8:30pm!...

Personal Concierge Services Now Available to Cape Residents, Vacationers and Second Home Owners Through Fini Concierge Personal Assistants  Not rated yet
Imagine arriving at your vacation destination and discovering a fully stocked refrigerator, fresh flowers on the table and wine chilling on the deck instead ...

Restaurants you forgot to mention  Not rated yet
I have lived on the cape for 18 years now and just wanted to include some of my favorite restaurants.

The best Italian food is Amari's on 6A in east ...

Strike Up The Band!  Not rated yet
For a good old fashion slice of “Americana” you won't want to miss the Cape Cod Town Band Concerts. Many towns across the Cape host these concerts during ...

Great Site for Cape Cod Hotel and Cape Cod Restaurant discounts  Not rated yet
I found a great site for Cape Cod hotel and Cape Cod restaurant discounts on freecapecod.com. Just thought I'd share it as we are all looking for a break....

Wellfleet Chezsven Blog Describes Life on the Outer Cape  Not rated yet
Dreaming of living on the Cape year-round? My husband Sven and I moved here a dozen years ago to care for my elderly parents. We did not intend to stay....

Best "Park" In Sandwich  Not rated yet
It was the quintessential beautiful Cape Cod day. The air was clear, dry and warm. The shade of blue in the sky was the type of color that can only be ...

Brewster Cape Cod Sister Town  Not rated yet
Hi,

I'm keen to hear from Brewster residents who would like to read news and features about Budleigh Salterton, Devon (UK), their sister-town according ...

I Know Why The Seacoast Bird Sings  Not rated yet
Many of you may not be aware of the fact that Maya Angelou wrote the original draft of her now famous poem I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings after a visit ...

Molly at Bella of Cape Cod  Not rated yet
I love Bella of Cape Cod, it's like the best of everything in Naples FL...they are off Main street in Hyannis, and they sell fashion jewelry and handbags ...

MLB and Cape Cod Baseball League Come to Terms  Not rated yet
I am beginning to think that MLB stands for Major League Brats...Or maybe Major League Boneheads. The Cape Cod Baseball League and Major League Baseball ...

How to Make Cape Cod Whale Stew   Not rated yet
Preparation time: 4 to 5 weeks depending on size.
Cooking time: 12 to 15 days, depending on size.
Serves: Entire population of the lower Cape

Ingredients:...

What's in a Cape  Not rated yet
I just returned from the Cape after enjoying a week of fun, sun and relaxation. Spending our week in Brewster with close friends, the evening topic often ...

Rock Harbor Visit  Not rated yet
My parents have lived in Orleans for nearly 6 years, while I have continued my outdoor lifestyle enjoying the natural wonders around the Pacific Northwest....

Cape Cod is Open!  Not rated yet
Memorial Day is upon us and the "open" signs have officially gone up at the Cape Cod bridges. Yes...It's official, Cape Cod is open for business once again....

A Cape Cod Whale Watch  Not rated yet
I frequently vacation on Cape Cod. It’s a great place to enjoy nature, sun, the shoreline, etc. One of my favorite places is Provincetown, which is the ...

My Cape Cod Stories  Not rated yet
My family and I had vacationed on the Cape since the early 1950's. I remember as a very small child staying at a cottage in Wellfleet, and my brother and ...

Bourne Again  Not rated yet
It happens every summer, like clockwork. The days get longer and I load up the car with beach buckets, surf rods, towels, sandals and wine and head north ...

Cape Cod Air. Special Place In My Heart  Not rated yet
I have many great memories from Cape Cod, but one in particular stands out. I was a brand new mom. My first son John was barely 6 weeks old and we decided ...

Wild About Willys World, Cape Cod Tennis, And More!  Not rated yet
While looking for a place to play tennis on our February getaway, we came across Willys World in Eastham. We decided to check it out and boy, were we glad ...