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A routine heart scan revealed pancreatic cancer in a 72-year-old bookstore owner before symptoms appeared. Thanks to early detection and new treatments, Vicky Titcomb is now cancer-free and helping others facing the same battle.
A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin hatchling discovered in Massachusetts is thriving under expert care, giving scientists valuable insights into an unusual condition. The tiny turtle is the third bicephalic terrapin found in the area in five years, offering hope for understanding this rare phenomenon.
A quick-thinking witness pulled an unconscious driver from a fiery crash in Harwich, Massachusetts, saving two lives in the process. Both victims are expected to make full recoveries thanks to one person's split-second decision to act.
When hundreds of great white sharks started showing up at Cape Cod beaches, locals didn't panic. They created a thriving tourism industry that protects both people and predators.
After losing her son Chase in 2020, Cape Cod mom Brooke DeBarros created a brilliant way to spread kindness worldwide. Her "Chase Kindness Ball" has now tracked over 1,400 acts of compassion across six continents.
Scientists soaring above a protected marine sanctuary off Cape Cod spotted over 2,000 animals from 15 different species in a single flight, including endangered whales and rare whale sharks. The remarkable sighting shows how protected ocean habitats are bringing together an incredible variety of marine life.
The Harwich Mariners claimed their seventh Cape Cod Baseball League championship with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Bourne, thrilling over 7,000 fans at Whitehouse Field. The win marks the team's fourth title under manager Steve Englert and caps an incredible postseason run for the third-place finishers.
A Massachusetts peninsula beloved for its beaches is pioneering a regional approach to preserve natural resources while planning smart growth. The Cape Cod Commission is balancing development with protection of drinking water, ocean habitats, and fragile coastlines.
When a skydiver got tangled in a tree 30 feet up, a brave stranger didn't wait for help to arrive. Firefighters in Massachusetts saved them both without a scratch.
A Massachusetts couple just made the largest donation in Cape Cod Healthcare's history, pledging $20 million to expand elder care and improve access for one of America's oldest communities. The gift will transform healthcare for both year-round residents and millions of annual visitors to the Cape.
A fishing crew off Cape Cod caught an extraordinarily rare split-colored lobster, half orange and half black down the middle. Instead of ending up in a pot, this genetic marvel is heading to a public aquarium where visitors can marvel at nature's creativity.
Jack Trompetter, hidden from the Nazis as a baby, spoke to nearly 900 Massachusetts students about surviving the Holocaust. His first Cape Cod school visit brought history to life for middle and high schoolers.