Grady Culhane

Cape Cod, Eastham

News Reporter at CapeCod.com

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Swimmer circumnavigates Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ 50th anniversary

1 week ago | capecod.com | Grady Culhane

VINEYARD HAVEN (AP) — A British-South African endurance athlete became the first person to swim around the island of Martha’s Vineyard on Monday, completing a 60-mile (97-kilometer) trek over multiple days to raise awareness about the plight of sharks as the film “Jaws” nears its 50th birthday. Lewis Pugh, 55, began swimming multiple hours a day in the 47-degree (8 degrees Celsius) water on May 15.
Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn

1 week ago | capecod.com | Grady Culhane

WASHINGTON (AP) — Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world’s top weather agencies forecast.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station decommissioning timeline hinges on permit appeal

1 week ago | capecod.com | Grady Culhane

PLYMOUTH – Whether the decommissioning of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station gets delayed could depend on a permit appeal. Owner of the station, Holtec International, said at the most recent citizen advisory meeting that the plan is currently on track to begin demolition in 2031 at the earliest. But, that timeline hinges on a successful appeal for a state permit to discharge wastewater from the process into Cape Cod Bay, which the state Department of Environmental Protection has so far denied.
Cape Cod to celebrate 17th annual Quahog Day

1 week ago | capecod.com | Grady Culhane

BARNSTABLE – Cape Cod will kick off summer with the 17th Annual Quahog Day on Friday, June 20, from 4 to 6 PM at Blue Water Resort in South Yarmouth. The event, hosted by Emmy-winning meteorologist and climate scientist Chris Gloninger, will feature the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce’s mascot for the region Doug the Quahog, who will reveal his forecast for summer beach days. Doug “whispers” his prediction to Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Niedzwiecki, who shares it with the crowd.
Cape Cod to celebrate 17th annual Quahog Day, revealing the forecast for summer beach days

1 week ago | capecod.com | Grady Culhane

BARNSTABLE – Cape Cod will kick off summer with the 17th Annual Quahog Day on Friday, June 20, from 4 to 6 PM at Blue Water Resort in South Yarmouth. The event, hosted by Emmy-winning meteorologist and climate scientist Chris Gloninger, will feature the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce’s mascot for the region Doug the Quahog, who will reveal his forecast for summer beach days. Doug “whispers” his prediction to Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Niedzwiecki, who shares it with the crowd.
State responding after Hepatitis A exposure in Provincetown

1 week ago | capecod.com | Grady Culhane

PROVINCETOWN – State health officials are investigating and warning of potential spread after a hepatitis A exposure traced back to a restaurant in Provincetown. The state Department of Public Health said in a statement that customers who dined at The Red Inn between April 30 and May 15 may have been exposed to a staff member with hepatitis A. The urge those who dined there to contact their health care provider and get vaccinated if needed.
Motta Field construction begins Tuesday

2 weeks ago | capecod.com | Grady Culhane

PROVINCETOWN – Construction on the Motta Field redevelopment project begins Tuesday, May 27. Fencing will be installed around the site and the field and will be off-limits. Work will generally take place Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with anticipated project completion by Memorial Day of next year. The Town says it will become a space for community members of all ages to enjoy.
Cape chambers opposing EV regulations coming 2026

2 weeks ago | capecod.com | Grady Culhane

BARNSTABLE – Local chambers of commerce are opposing EV regulation planned for next year that will eventually phase out new sales of internal combustion engines. The Cape Cod Canal Region and Brewster Chambers have signed a letter against the Advanced Clean Car II standards, which aims to steadily increase the percentage of new cars sold by manufacturers in the state to be non-combustion, starting with 35% for model year 2026.
Cape chambers of commerce are opposing the upcoming EV regulations in 2026

2 weeks ago | capecod.com | Grady Culhane

BARNSTABLE – Local chambers of commerce are opposing EV regulation planned for next year that will eventually phase out new sales of internal combustion engines. The Cape Cod Canal Region and Brewster Chambers have signed a letter against the Advanced Clean Car II standards, which aims to steadily increase the percentage of new cars sold by manufacturers in the state to be non-combustion, starting with 35% for model year 2026.
Motta Field construction begins Tuesday to include new amenities for the whole community

2 weeks ago | capecod.com | Grady Culhane

PROVINCETOWN – Construction on the Motta Field redevelopment project begins Tuesday, May 27. Fencing will be installed around the site and the field and will be off-limits. Work will generally take place Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with anticipated project completion by Memorial Day of next year. The Town says it will become a space for community members of all ages to enjoy.