http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/ Upper Cape Cod News and Information Fri, 09 May 2008 17:22:23 PST en-us http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/region/Rain_Barrels_Discounted_For_Cape_Cod_Residents.shtml Region The Cape Cod Commission has teamed up with the New England Rain Barrel Company and DEP to offer these rain barrels to help residents conserve water, save money, and reduce stormwater runoff. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:16:16 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/region/Rain_Barrels_Discounted_For_Cape_Cod_Residents.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/region/Sheriff_Makes_Cuts_To_Patch_Budget_Deficit.shtml Region Sheriff Cummings originally asked for $5 million in supplemental funding to cover expenses and salaries for the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department, but he has reduced that request to $3.9 million after cutting back on overtime pay, holding off on paying bills, and leaving vacant positions unfilled. That former cutback has put a temporary end to weekend visits to the county correctional facility by local faith organizations. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:14:52 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/region/Sheriff_Makes_Cuts_To_Patch_Budget_Deficit.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/region/Another_US_Agency_Criticizes_MMS_Findings_On_Migratory_Bird_Impact.shtml Region In a 28-page letter to the MMS drafted by Michael J. Bartlett, supervisor of the FWS’s New England field office, Mr. Bartlett wrote that the 718-page DEIS “repeatedly and inappropriately draws conclusions regarding anticipated environmental impacts, or lack thereof, in the absence of important site-specific information” regarding the wind farm’s Horseshoe Shoal site in Nantucket Sound. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:12:35 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/region/Another_US_Agency_Criticizes_MMS_Findings_On_Migratory_Bird_Impact.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/region/Zammers_Donate_Second_Major_Gift_To_Hospitality_Program_At_College.shtml Region More than three years after setting the wheels in motion, William and Linda Zammer of Mashpee have presented a second gift to Cape Cod Community College’s “Culinary and Hospitality Building Fund.” Fri, 09 May 2008 17:11:29 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/region/Zammers_Donate_Second_Major_Gift_To_Hospitality_Program_At_College.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/Boys_Lax_Edges_Bishop_Connolly.shtml Sports BOURNE - By fighting all the way, the Bourne High boys’ lacrosse team earned a tight 10-9 victory over Bishop Connolly High School Tuesday. With the win the Canalmen improve to 5-10 overall and 2-5 in the Maritime League. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:06:09 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/Boys_Lax_Edges_Bishop_Connolly.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/Higgins_Ties_39-Year-Old_BHS_Track_Record.shtml Sports BOURNE - Brandon Higgins tied a Bourne High School record from 1969, held by Larry Bryon, while finishing second in the 110 high hurdles with a personal best time of 18.7, and he had two third-place finishes: one in the triple jump (36-6.5) and in the 300 intermediate hurdles with a time of 47.7. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:03:43 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/Higgins_Ties_39-Year-Old_BHS_Track_Record.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/Outside_the_Lines_With_Bourne_s_Dalton_Baxter.shtml Sports Bourne High School senior Dalton Baxter loves baseball. At the age of 10 he began playing the game with Bourne Youth Baseball and along the way has played Babe Ruth, Cape Cod Senior Babe Ruth, and this year is finishing his fourth season with the Canalmen. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:03:12 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/Outside_the_Lines_With_Bourne_s_Dalton_Baxter.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/BHS_Sailing_Opens_With_Win.shtml Sports BOURNE - In a light southwest wind Tuesday, the new Bourne High School sailing club team faced their first competition in a best three out of five meet with Sandwich. The Canalmen won the five-race event, deciding to complete all five races after sweeping the first three. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:02:01 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/BHS_Sailing_Opens_With_Win.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/bourne/District_Requests_Further_Funding_For_Damaged_Water_Main.shtml Bourne News Brian S. Handy, chairman of the Bourne Water District board of commissioners, wrote in a letter addressed to the board of selectmen that he believed the town has a greater responsibility for the damage of the main than they have borne financially. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:58:05 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/bourne/District_Requests_Further_Funding_For_Damaged_Water_Main.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/bourne/Volleyball_Fundraiser_To_Aid_Ailing_High_School_Sophomore.shtml Bourne News “I knew I wanted to do something, I just didn’t know what,” Steven said. One day, after playing volleyball in gym class with members of the girls’ varsity team, the idea came to him. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:55:53 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/bourne/Volleyball_Fundraiser_To_Aid_Ailing_High_School_Sophomore.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/Obituaries/Angelo_J_DiModica.shtml Obituaries Angelo J. DiModica, 86, of Gray Gables, longtime local businessman and community activist, died on May 4 of complications from an automobile accident in March. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:53:06 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/Obituaries/Angelo_J_DiModica.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/Obituaries/Connor_Loughnane.shtml Obituaries Connor Loughnane of Mansfield, 19 months old, who leaves grandparents in Monument Beach, died on May 1 after a long battle with Marshall-Smith syndrome. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:43 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/Obituaries/Connor_Loughnane.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/Obituaries/Nancy_McCann.shtml Obituaries Nancy (Cady) McCann, formerly of Monument Beach, died May 4 at the Royal Megansett Nursing and Retirement Home in North Falmouth. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:06 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/Obituaries/Nancy_McCann.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/Obituaries/Greta_A_Medeiros.shtml Obituaries Greta Anderson Medeiros of Sagamore died on May 4 at the age of 87. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:51:37 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/Obituaries/Greta_A_Medeiros.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/Obituaries/Athena_G_Rodes.shtml Obituaries Athena G. (Karalekas) Rodes, 82, died on April 30 in Boston. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:51:11 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/Obituaries/Athena_G_Rodes.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/SHS_Girls_Lax_On_A_Roll.shtml Sports SANDWICH - It wasn’t clicking for the Sandwich girls’ lacrosse team Tuesday. The Lady Knights struggled to complete passes, missed out on ground balls, and too often turned the ball over. However, everyone has an off day and even when they’re not at their best, they’re still very good. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:47:47 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/SHS_Girls_Lax_On_A_Roll.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/Outside_The_Lines_With_Sandwich_s_Meghan_Hayes.shtml Sports Sandwich High School senior Meghan Hayes began playing basketball when she was in the third grade. She picked up soccer 13 years ago and has won four Atlantic Coast League championships with the Lady Knights. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:47:08 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/Outside_The_Lines_With_Sandwich_s_Meghan_Hayes.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/Softball_Defeats_Falmouth.shtml Sports SANDWICH - Nancy Henry threw a one-hitter Wednesday as the Sandwich High softball team defeated Falmouth 5-1. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:43:35 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sports/Softball_Defeats_Falmouth.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/entertainment/Annie_Jr_A_Delight.shtml Entertainment “Annie, Jr.” opened last weekend at the Forestdale School to the resounding approval of the packed auditorium of family, friends, and community residents. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:41:05 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/entertainment/Annie_Jr_A_Delight.shtml http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sandwich/Right_Back_Where_He_Started.shtml Sandwich News Community school director considers moving early learning center into wing Fri, 09 May 2008 16:39:33 PST http://capecodnow.net/artman/publish/sandwich/Right_Back_Where_He_Started.shtml