The Barnstable Patriot

11/30/2022

"These robberies were motivated, as so many are, by a desperate drug addiction," said Eric Mohan's attorney. "Eric has been struggling with addiction for many years and this spree was, unfortunately, the result."

Eric Mohan, 48, was arrested April 4, after robbing the Service Credit Union in Hampton. He also robbed a Lee bank.

08/22/2022

“It seemed to be one of the most unique and different toppings. It quickly became our favorite pizza, and for our guests, as well.”

Pickle pizzas have been gaining popularity and are starting to show up on menus at pizza places all over the region.

08/22/2022

“There are so many different steps, and they’re very temperamental. It’s not a cookie cutter recipe.”

Macarons are a popular French pastry, and a lot of work goes into making the small, delicate dessert.

08/21/2022

Just barely in its second decade under the current ownership group, Black Swan has blossomed into one of the North Shore's finest

08/21/2022

There are other options to keep your home cool, too.

With more heat waves in the forecast, home owners witout air conditioning may be considering getting it. What are the options and what do they cost?

08/21/2022

Studies have found that Massachusetts towns have asked for a wide range of extras in agreements with dispensaries despite no negative impacts in having those businesses.

New rules surround cannabis, who gets to apply, funding for social equity applicants and limits to what communities can demand from applicants.

08/19/2022

"They wanted to move in a way where they were making money," said Tia Pocknett, a Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe member who once worked at the museum. "They wanted to be the Wampanoag Pilgrim Disney."

After almost 50 years of involvement at Plimoth Patuxet, formerly Plimoth Plantation, Wampanoag tribes have boycotted the nonprofit museum.

08/19/2022

The decision could help with a possible physician shortage that is anticipated in the years to come.

UMass Chan Medical Schools wants to partner with Beth Israel Lahey Health to open a second satellite campus.

08/19/2022

With mail-in voting reforms enacted, Massachusetts legislators are considering opening up local elections to new groups of people.

Massachusetts legislators could explore voting rights in municipal elections to 16-year-olds & allow non-citizen permanent residents a ballot.

08/19/2022

Should restaurants open a second location? There's so many things to consider.

Every month, at least a dozen new restaurants open in eastern Massachusetts. With so many options, is there fear the market is becoming oversaturated?

08/19/2022

"Rather than recharging the reservoir, rather than recharging the river, that water is soaked up by the soil, which is like a sponge that’s completely dry."

A heavy rainstorm could be good for some gardens, but it can't make up for many weeks without precipitation.

08/18/2022

The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Waterfront Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27.