Cape Cod Times

The Cape Cod Times is a daily broadsheet newspaper that caters to Barnstable County in Massachusetts, USA. This region includes 15 towns on Cape Cod and has a permanent population of approximately 230,000 residents. The newspaper is part of Gannett, which also owns multiple weekly publications in the county.

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White sharks return to New England waters — on cue for beach days, 'Jaws' 50th anniversary

19 hours ago | capecodtimes.com | Heather McCarron

White sharks have returned to Cape Cod waters, marking the start of shark season. Experts advise beachgoers to be "shark smart" by avoiding seal colonies and staying close to shore. The Sharktivity app provides information on white shark activity and allows users to report sightings.
Massive fin whale carcass found on West Yarmouth shore. Here's what happens next.

1 day ago | capecodtimes.com | Heather McCarron

After a massive fin whale washed up on a sandbar near Great Island in West Yarmouth, biologists from the International Fund for Animal Welfare on Cape Cod are investigating the cause of death, while officials figure out how to handle the whale’s remains. The whale, a female estimated to weigh 80,000 to 100,000 pounds and measuring 65 feet — about five feet longer than a standard bowling lane — was found on private property on May 8, IFAW spokeswoman Stacey Hedman confirmed.
Meet the two new Select Board members in Mashpee, following May 10 election

1 day ago | capecodtimes.com | Rachael Devaney

Michael Richardson, executive director for Peninsula Council Inc., won a three-year Select Board seat with 321 votes. Select Board members in Mashpee serve three-year terms. The board has five members. The town of Mashpee has 13,297 registered voters and five precincts, according to the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Sandwich baseball holds off massive Bridgewater-Raynham comeback

1 day ago | capecodtimes.com | Adam Kurkjian

That rally fell short, and the win counts the same as any other. The Blue Knights (9-5) have now won six consecutive games. Sandwich went into the seventh inning with a 9-0 lead before Ty Creighton got the final out. Joe Coughlan went five innings with no hits, no runs and nine strikeouts. Drew Peters and Matthew Taylor led the way with two hits apiece and three RBIs each. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Also in high school sports action.
Bill Belichick sat in front row to cheer for girlfriend Jordon Hudson in Miss Maine pageant

2 days ago | capecodtimes.com | Katie Landeck

Even with the support, Hudson came in third place. Shelby Howell of Bangor won the pageant and will go on to compete in Miss USA. This was Hudson's second time competing in the pageant. In 2024, she placed second. While Hudson grew up in Massachusetts – she lived in Provincetown and went to Nauset Regional High School in Eastham – she was born in Hancock, Maine. Her father, who also sat in the front, is a fisherman. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Raising the batting average on annual hummingbird photo quest: Photo Shoot

3 days ago | capecodtimes.com | Steve Heaslip

“Failure is not an option,” is the quote attributed to NASA flight director Gene Kranz during the Apollo 13 mission. A great goal to have, but then statistics meet reality. A Major League Baseball player is considered above average with a batting average of .300, meaning a hit 30% of the time he heads to the batter’s box. The league-wide average is .250, meaning a one in four chance of hitting the ball. Technology has raised the success rates in just about every aspect of life.
Sandwich High School's Prom Grand March at Heritage Museums and Gardens

4 days ago | capecodtimes.com | Steve Heaslip

Sandwich High School's Prom Grand March at Heritage Museums and Gardens Steve HeaslipScenes from the Sandwich High School senior prom Grand March at Heritage Museums and Gardens. Photo Taken on May 10, 2025Steve HeaslipScenes from the Sandwich High School senior prom Grand March at Heritage Museums and Gardens. Photo Taken on May 10, 2025Steve HeaslipScenes from the Sandwich High School senior prom Grand March at Heritage Museums and Gardens.
Orleans fire station has poor air quality, lacks space, chief says. What will voters say?

5 days ago | capecodtimes.com | Zane Razzaq

Orleans residents will vote on a $4.5 million proposal to fund design work for a new fire-rescue station. The current fire station, built in 1987, is too small, outdated, and lacking adequate safety features, fire chief says. Residents will also vote on funding for the third phase of a sewer project and the construction of municipally owned solar projects. Orleans residents will decide whether to approve spending $4.5 million to pay for design work for a new fire-rescue station.
Spend 5 minutes in 1985 when WHOI researchers find sunken RMS Titanic: See real-time video

5 days ago | capecodtimes.com | Gwenn Friss

Advances in undersea imaging technology, including LED lighting and digital cameras, allow for clearer views of shipwrecks like the Titanic. WHOI hosted a popular lecture discussing these advancements, featuring experts involved in the Titanic's discovery. The lecture, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the discovery, is available for free viewing on YouTube and Facebook.
Photo exhibit on Martha's Vineyard tells island's Black, Wampanoag history. 'Safe space.'

5 days ago | capecodtimes.com | Rachael Devaney

Austin Bryant's exhibit "Where They Still Remain" explores the interwoven history of Wampanoag and Black communities on Martha's Vineyard. A key story highlighted in the exhibit is the tale of Beulah Vanderhoop, a Wampanoag woman who helped escaped slave Randall Burton reach freedom. "I am the Black son of a white mother ― I've always been interested in different communities intersecting," said Bryant, who is based in Boston.