Feds Moving Forward With Replacement Of Cape Cod Bridges
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday approved the final report on the project to replace the Bourne and Sagamore bridges with two new spans.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday approved the final report on the project to replace the Bourne and Sagamore bridges with two new spans.
To stop the spread of coronavirus on the Cape, some residents say it is time to close the bridges.
In October, a report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recommended completely replacing the "functionally obsolete" 84-year-old bridges.
North Atlantic right whales, one of the world's rarest large mammals, visit Cape Cod Bay every winter and spring to feed on microscopic zooplankton blooms. On Monday, researchers at the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) made the first right whale sighting in the area in 2020.
There's a home on the market that could set a new record for Cape Cod real estate.
A county commissioner from Cape Cod is facing criticism for asking on social media whether a "civil war" would be preferable to allowing radical socialists to take over American society and the U.S. government.
More than 80 people were stranded on a ferry in Vineyard Sound Monday night after the vessel encountered a problem with its steering.
Less than a week before Christmas, there was a joyous scene on Cape Cod as a Coast Guard unit finally returned home after nine long months.
They are concerned that federal officials may still decide to repair and rehabilitate the bridges instead of building new ones as recommended.
Activists on Cape Cod are working to ban commercial sales of single-use plastic water bottles at retail stores.
A 41-year-old Brockton man will be charged with operating to endanger, operating after license suspension, and an overheight violation.
A truck carrying a construction lift struck an overpass on Route 6 in Dennis Friday evening.
Local scientists and volunteers are saving a species at the turtle hospital in Quincy. The endangered sea turtles are being stranded in Cape Cod Bay.
WBZ-TV Meteorologist Sarah Wroblewski was on-board the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy research vessel when they tagged the biggest shark of the season - a 15-foot great white.
This system will not contain the dynamics to trigger considerable coastal wind damage, but it will be capable of cranking up the wind primarily for the Cape resulting in isolated spotty damage.
The Corps oversees the Bourne and Sagamore bridges.
The results of an extensive shark study on Cape Cod are out.
Police are investigating an apparent homicide in Hyannis.
Cape Cod officials are expected to release a long-awaited report on ways the tourist destination can deal with a growing population of great white sharks.
Cape Cod residents get ready for the season's first nor'easter.
Memories of the recent tragic crash of a World War Two era bomber in Connecticut are being rekindled on Cape Cod, where a B-17 bomber was available for public tours Saturday at Barnstable Airport.
The Army Corps of Engineers says the Bourne and Sagamore bridges should be replaced.
Cape Cod dodged a bullet Saturday as Dorian stayed far enough offshore to keep damage to a minimum.
While it may seem like 150 miles is a long way away from our Coast, we will still receive a glancing blow late Friday night and early on Saturday from Dorian.
It was a busy day at Hyannis Harbor with boats being hauled out and lifted from the water ahead of Dorian.
A Massachusetts man says he narrowly escaped death after an alleged road rage shooting on I-495. The gunman has not been found.
A dramatic encounter atop the Tobin Bridge ended with a man being brought to safety, thanks to the calm and compassionate approach of a State Police crisis negotiator.
Twin sisters in Fall River were devastated when they learned that a thief had stolen over $700 worth of gifts from their front porch on Thursday afternoon.
The police are seeking the public's help in identifying an Amazon delivery driver who allegedly stole a UPS package from a home in Medford.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
A Massachusetts man says he narrowly escaped death after an alleged road rage shooting.
Jurors began their deliberations Friday after closing arguments were presented in the Brian Walshe murder trial.
A storm will deliver a glancing blow to southern New England on Sunday before quickly racing out to sea.
A dramatic encounter atop the Tobin Bridge ended with a man being brought to safety, thanks to the calm and compassionate approach of a State Police crisis negotiator.
Twin sisters in Fall River were devastated when they learned that a thief had stolen over $700 worth of gifts from their front porch on Thursday afternoon.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
David Pastrnak had two goals and two assists, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the second half to defeat the Boston Celtics 116-101 on Thursday night without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten scored two goals each and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Tuesday night.
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, who received minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.