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Upper Cape Cod tree wardens are on high alert this fall for a beautiful and extremely destructive insect known as the spotted lanternfly.

Wicked Local PLYMOUTH – It was a red-letter day for three local nonprofit organizations. They received a total of $17,500 in stabilization grants from the SouthCoast Emergency Response Fund because of financial need relating to COVID-19. In this latest round of grants, Plymouth Guild received $2,500, Plymouth Task Force to End Homelessness $8,000 and Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod $5,000. The local nonprofits can use the funds to support operations of their organizations, which serve vulnerable populations, are dedicated to adaptability and innovation, and have demonstrated a commitment...

As I await my turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine, I look ahead positively to welcome the new year, 2021. Looking back at all the 2020 challenges we faced, I would like to take a moment to recognize the success of Bourne’s leadership teams (select board, school committee, town administrator and school superintendent). Their actions enabled town employees to continue to successfully deliver all the various town services that support the needs of all the town’s residents. A job well done. As all of us step into 2021, I urge the town leaders to continue their efforts to move Bourne forwar...

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the region last spring, few people were prepared for its impact. Families, workers and businesses were all hit hard by the devastating symptoms of the illness and resulting trauma to the economy. Among those reeling from the virus were nonprofit organizations and agencies that serve the most vulnerable populations in Southeastern Massachusetts. Many were left wondering not if they could continue to provide programs and assistance, but if they would even be able to survive the financial damage resulting from the coronavirus shutdowns. “Absenteeism affects ou...

Wicked Local When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the region last spring, few people were prepared for its impact. Families, workers and businesses were all hit hard by the devastating symptoms of the illness and resulting trauma to the economy. Among those reeling from the virus were nonprofit organizations and agencies that serve the most vulnerable populations in Southeastern Massachusetts. Many were left wondering not if they could continue to provide programs and assistance, but if they would even be able to survive the financial damage resulting from the coronavirus shutdowns. “Absenteei...