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2 days ago | capecodtimes.com | Merrily Cassidy

New England Aquarium releases 17 sea turtles at West Dennis beach Merrily CassidyA loggerhead turtle can't wait to be released and peeks out from its crate before being released. This turtle was the first to be released. The first group of rehabilitated sea turtles were released off West Dennis Beach by the New England Aquarium early Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025.

2 days ago | capecodtimes.com | Denise Coffey

The Yarmouth Select Board voted unanimously to demand the resignation of state Rep. Christopher Flanagan. Flanagan faces charges of wire fraud and falsification of records, and has been absent from the House during key votes. Yarmouth joins Dennis and Brewster, the other towns in Flanagan's district, in calling for his resignation. Yarmouth joins Dennis and Brewster — the three towns in Flanagan's district — in asking their state representative to step down.

2 days ago | capecodtimes.com | Denise Coffey

Eastham voters approved a $170 million Targeted Watershed Management Plan in a special election and town meeting. The plan includes a wastewater treatment facility and sewer connections for 786 properties to improve Salt Pond's water quality. Construction is set to begin in fall 2026 and be completed by winter 2029. Eastham voters approved Phase 1 of a $170 million Targeted Watershed Management Plan at a special election on Tuesday, June 24.

3 days ago | capecodtimes.com | Ron Schloerb

Chatham vs Harwich Cape League baseball Ron SchloerbChatham manager Dennis Cook shakes with Harwich manager Steve Englert before their game Tuesday evening. Cape League baseball June 24 2025Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod TimesChatham manager Dennis Cook before their game with Harwich Tuesday evening. Cape League baseball June 24 2025Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod TimesChatham starter Kolten Smith delivers against Harwich.

3 days ago | capecodtimes.com | Denise Coffey

Eastham residents voted to approve a $170 million wastewater treatment plan. The plan aims to reduce nitrogen pollution in Salt Pond and Nauset Marsh, complying with state and federal regulations. The project will be implemented in two phases, ultimately sewering over 1,600 properties. The single article town meeting warrant was of consequential importance for two important reasons, according to Finance Director and Assistant Town Manager Rich Bienvenue.