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This week: Vapor from pool chemicals at the Cape Cod YMCA sends seven children to the hospital; the West Barnstable fire chief calls it one of the most serious incidents of his career. And Provincetown could soon have sewer service at every property — if voters approve.

From media misinterpretation of a possible migrant flight sequel to what's open and closed this Indigenous People / Columbus Day, here's what you need to know today.

This week: More than 150 people rally in opposition to dumping radioactive water in Cape Cod Bay. And the controversial Falmouth wind turbines are coming down after years of legal wrangling… really, they are! And Massachusetts’s Teacher of the Year 2023 is from Martha’s Vineyard.

This week: From Martha’s Vineyard to Cape Cod and back out into wider world — the saga of the migrants continues, with repercussions in so many directions. And: will Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station dump its radioactive wastewater in Cape Cod Bay? Once more the question is before the decommissioning panel.

Two deer were filmed swimming one mile off of the coast of Nantucket. A fisherman filmed the event while participating in a charity tournament on the MA island

This week: Barnstable's primary day election proved to be a little too secure, with the town's ballots locked away in a vault that would not open. But don't worry, voting happened, and we have the local results. And: will lobster be off the menu? The fishery gets red-listed for its impact on right whales.

This week: An election day is upon us, coming next Tuesday. Also, local officials are discussing bringing abortion services to the region. And local activists are asking: just how much would the fine be for dumping radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay?

This week: That recent burst of rain wasn’t enough — the drought status of the Cape & Islands gets elevated. Also: Primary elections are coming up fast, in the first week of September. And what was the potential environmental impact of Mattapoisett’s big boatyard fire?

This week: Provincetown’s sewer is knocked out of commission just ahead of Carnival week. And: how much did the rain this week impact our drought? Also, what’s behind the recent beach closures for poor water quality?

And Florida's new congressional map is likely to bring more GOP members to Congress.