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May 09 , 2025
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This week: AmeriCorps under threat, Brewster in Bloom, Clay Works in Truro
08 May, 2025 – BREWSTER, MA – Every spring Brewster's Main Street is lined with blossoming cherry trees, tulips and daffodils. This year's annual Brewster In Bloom took place for the 39th year May 2-4.
09 May, 2025 – CAPE COD, MA – An immediate termination of federal funding to AmeriCorps - including AmeriCorps Cape Cod - triggered an outpouring of support with Barnstable County drawing on previously-budgeted funds to fill in the gaps through the end of the current program year this summer, although the longer term future of the program remains unknown.
New 141,000 sf center triples cancer treatment space and adds cardiology and surgical suites.
For the 10th year, more than 20 teams from across the country crossed the Cape to support Heroes In Transition.
Almost a decade in the making, new rentals in Truro move forward.
Ballot questions in Cape Cod towns this month, if approved by voters, will urge the governor to stop radioactive water evaporation over Cape Cod Bay.
2 May, 2025 – ORLEANS, MA – Seventeen Orleans beaches got cleaner for Earth Day.
Arts Week Orleans brings creativity to the town
By focusing on human trafficking court charges increased heavily last year
18 April 2025 - TRURO, MA - A nearly-decade long process to create affordable rental housing in Truro finally broke ground this week. The 43-apartment project with a mix of affordable and market rate units expects to be open for renters by the end of 2026.
08 April 2024 - HARWICH, MA - Harwich is brimming with pride after being awarded the 2025 Excellence in Conservation Award from the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalitio. Years in the making, the Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve restoration project is almost completed. Harwich Conservation Trustee President Tom Evans and Executive Director Michael Lach discuss the journey and the appreciation for the many staff and volunteers that made it happen.
Looking at waste reduction and the role individuals can play on this Earth Day and Earth Month 2025.
11 April, 2025 – Winter dippers are raising funds for teens with substance use challenges.
Iconic fundraiser to combat hunger on Cape Cod brings together community at Cape Cod Tech.
How do Cape Cod's agriculture impact the local economy?
04 April 2025 - BREWSTER, MA - Native Plant Trust's Erik Sechler say home gardeners can tackle invasive plants and share a few tips for taking on the task.
