The Barnstable Patriot

The Barnstable Patriot is a weekly publication that serves the community of Barnstable, Massachusetts. It has been delivering news and information to its readers since 1830, proudly calling itself "an independent voice." However, since 2019, the newspaper has been under the ownership of Gannett.

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Kennedys, Diana Ross, Joan Rivers: Cape Cod's celebrity seamstress is closing up shop

3 days ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Heather McCarron

Janet Cook, owner of Sew What in Hyannis, is closing her shop after nearly 50 years. Cook built a renowned career, working with clients ranging from the Kennedy family to celebrities like Diana Ross and Joan Rivers. She is semi-retired and working part-time at her shop in Florida, Sew What South.
Jaws anniversary, fin whale, Sandwich gate, new fire station in Barnstable: Top stories

2 weeks ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Jason Savio

If the dreary weather has you down, then try giving the Cape Cod Times a read to take your mind off the clouds and rain. Currently on the Cape Cod Times website there is a look at the Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Trail, news on a failed bid for affordable housing, and an interview with the secret child of Louis Armstrong. On the sports front, spring action continues on the Cape Cod Times sports page with tennis rankings, the crowning of a golf champion, and much more.
One dead, another critically injured in Hyannis crash into utility pole

2 weeks ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Heather McCarron

A one-vehicle crash in Hyannis killed one man and left another critically injured after their vehicle slammed into a utility pole on Sunday, May 18, according to Barnstable Police. The vehicle struck the pole just past 9 p.m. in front of the Stop & Shop gas station at 125 West Main St. Barnstable Police and Hyannis Fire responded to the scene at 9:07 p.m., and both occupants were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after suffering significant injuries from the crash.
'Growing by leaps and bounds.' New fire station approved for busy Barnstable zone.

2 weeks ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Heather McCarron

Barnstable Fire District voters approved a $35.2 million plan for a new fire station. The current station is too small, outdated, and not centrally located for the growing population. Increased call volume and future development necessitate the new station. The project will be funded by municipal bonds, impacting property owners with a declining cost over 30 years.
These Barnstable residents say wind substations are a danger to public health. Here's why.

3 weeks ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Heather McCarron

A Barnstable group petitioned the EPA to review Avangrid's offshore wind projects due to drinking water concerns. The petition cites potential threats to the Cape Cod sole source aquifer from substations and underground cables. The group argues the EPA has legal grounds to intervene under the Safe Drinking Water Act and other regulations.
A's at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

3 weeks ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Jess Root

The A's (21-20) visit the LA Dodgers (27-14) to open a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the A's vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting, Dodgers won series 2-1 in 2024The A's just wrapped up a 2-4 homestand, losing 4 of their last 5 games before an off day on Monday.
Cape Cod real estate: Centerville home hits market for $605,000

4 weeks ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Jason Savio

If you're looking for a house on the Cape that is a "turnkey" option, then 52 Cap'n Jac's Road in Centerville is it. On the market for $605,000, this house is “part of our effort to present affordable opportunities to our neighbors," says Chuck Tuttle of William Raveis Real Estate & Home Services. The 52 Cap'n Jac's Road house comes with two bedrooms and two bathrooms — one of the bathrooms is attached to one of the bedrooms as a private bath.
King, Crown and Indica among baby names rejected in New Zealand in 2024. See full list

1 month ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Greta Cross

Under New Zealand federal law, registered names cannot be offensive, resemble a title or rank, be unreasonably long, or include numbers or symbols. What do Rogue, Crown, Fanny and Mighty all have in common? They are all baby names rejected by New Zealand's federal government last year. New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs recently published a full list of names (40, to be exact) that were requested and rejected in 2024.
Memorial Day luggage sale: Save up to 40% on Delsey Paris

1 month ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Jessie Quinn

Delsey Paris is having a Memorial Day Getaway sale with up to 40% off sitewide. Closeout luggage items are up to 40% off, while popular brands like Jeep, Chatelet Air 2.0 and United Colors of Benetton are 25% off. A free 4-pack of packing cubes is included with any purchase from the Florence by Mills x Delsey Paris collection, which supports an animal shelter. High-quality luggage often comes with a higher price tag.
NC residents saw a power outage. The reported cause? A black snake.

1 month ago | barnstablepatriot.com | Saman Shafiq

Over 10,000 people in North Carolina were without power earlier this week due to an unlikely suspect: a snake, according to reports. North Carolina's Durham area faced a power outage that lasted several hours around 11 p.m. May 5 with a Duke Energy spokesperson telling local media outlets WBTV , WSOC-TV, and WNCN that it may have actually been caused by a snake.