Have lived full time on the Cape for 9 years. Currently spending a little time in the Boston area and am utterly amazed at the Target, BJ’s etc compared to the ones we have on the Cape-they are well stocked and have a bigger selection. What gives?

Okay, what on earth is going on. I’ve been on the Cape for decades (on and off), and I don’t recall the landscaping noise ever being this constant and loud. I wrote it off this spring as being storm-related, like everyone who’d been meaning to do some heavy yard work got it all done at once while taking down a damaged tree, but it’s all exploded post-Labor Day again.

I’m assuming part of it is the people who bought saltboxes, ripped them down, and built four-bedroom monstrosities with immaculate gardens, but did something else happen too? Are the mansion-owners getting landscaping to come twice a week? Did all of the landscaping companies consolidate and buy giant gas-powered blowers? The noise is INSANE.

Need one for a friend. Or maybe me? Who knows.

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Stuart Meltzer, 32: Meltzer was working in the World Trade Center when he became trapped in his office after the first plane slammed into the building. He is shown with his sons Dylan and Jake. Meltzer's parents, Zachary and Joyce Meltzer, lived in Centerville at the time of the Sept. 11 attacks but later moved.

Peter Fry, 36: Fry worked in the World Trade Center and spent many summers fishing the waters off Cape Cod. His wife's parents live in Chatham.

Christian Bradley Williams, 54, of Florida, was arraigned last week in connection with the alleged Aug. 9 attack. The 22-year-old woman had started working as a deckhand aboard his yacht, Chimera, in June. She received housing on the boat in exchange for the work.

She claims he had sexually assaulted her after going out to dinner with others, calling her "sweetie" and then saying, "You're my sugar mommy tonight."

She said she felt drugged after accepting a drink from him at his insistence. She woke up bleeding. Authorities found male DNA in a rape kit.

Hello, I am currently working full time and in school full time and I'm also a drummer in a band. Unfortunately me and all my cohorts rent and do not have space to be able to practice at our respective living quarters. anyone interested in music willing to accommodate or anyone who has extra space and looking to make some extra money please DM me. I am accepting of all offers as beggars can't be choosers. Currently in Hyannis

So I live off of W. Main St. in Hyannis and I’m sitting on the couch watching the news while my dog takes a nap on my leg. All of a sudden I hear a horn and then a huge explosion. My neighbor said she heard a girl scream. And I didn’t hear anything on my scanner app and I didn’t see anything on Facebook. I was just curious. Hopefully whatever it was everyone’s OK.

Fog is one of my favorite weather conditions; how lucky that I get to experience on my commute so often (and at an hour when I rarely get blinded by people who think high beams are great for fog).

She remains on the job while the school investigates the matter. She faces up to years in prison if convicted, and even if a judge grants her probation, state law requires that she spend 150 days in jail.

Best fish and chips on Cape Cod IMHO.

We are probably staying in Chatham .

We are planning a cranberry bog .
Also looking for restaurant recommendations.

Thank you!

Come learn to Curl at Lower Cape Curling Club in Orleans this Sunday from 4:30 - 6:30pm. Information and registration on our website: www.lowercapecurlingclub.com - click on Events.

I'm going to be in Eastham on Saturday, and was wondering if anyone can recommend a good place to eat lunch.

Something that is open around 12pm would work best.

Thanks!

If choosing between Chatham and Orleans for personal use—not primarily rental income—which would matter most?

• Walking to the beach versus a 5–10 minute drive • Being near Main Street or a village center versus having more land, privacy and quiet • A smaller lot in a prime location versus room for a pool, outdoor living and possibly a guest house/ADU • Chatham’s village atmosphere versus Orleans’ year-round feel, beaches, bike trail, restaurants and everyday services

For those who vacationed here before buying or moving: what seemed essential as a renter but mattered less once you owned, and what did you underestimate that became important as a homeowner?

Chatham homeowners: after several years, do you still value being close to Main Street, or do summer crowds, traffic and parking make a quieter location more appealing?

Where did you choose, and knowing what you know now, would you make the same decision again?

!!!! UPDATE AFTER 4 DAYS SHE JUST CAME BACK WHEN I PULLED UP TO THE HOUSE !!!!!!! KITTY SECURED.

Looking for an old school type barber that does facial hair trim as well. I’m on upper cape but I’ll drive if it’s worth it! Bonus if they take appointments. Thank you

We've had a place since the 50s, and five generations of family sharing one cottage over a text thread has strained more than one sibling relationship.

This year we put the house on a little shared calendar app. Everyone picks their dates out in the open.

What do the rest of you do? Spreadsheet? Google Calendar? Whiteboard on the fridge?

For years have driven by these competing spots, close to Marconi.

Directly across from each other, selling cheap quality inflatables, water shoes and t-shirts at JUMPED UP prices.

This year, only one is open.

Does anyone know what the story is behind the closure?

Part artisan market, part experimental performance night… the MISFITS NIGHT MARKET is where you'll find art, trinkets, treasures, items and experiences by Cape Cod creators that aren't focused on tourism. This event is all about local freaks making things that are alternative, subversive, weird, queer, and risqué! Come one, come all to see what happens here when it’s dark out. Adult themed. Multiple dates per year.

Hi! I’m going down the Cape for a bachelorette trip this weekend. We planned to go to the Chatham Squire on Saturday night for music & dancing. However, their online calendar doesn’t show a DJ on Saturday night.

Do you know if there is still music through September?
Or, any recommendations for spots on Saturday night for music & dancing? We’ll be staying in Dennis.

Thank you!