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Hi Cape Cod, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Blizzard photos you can’t stop scrolling, priciest-home rankings that sting, and a chilling Gaslight stage thriller + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Cape Cod protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° Most-clicked stories this week
Glimpses of a fierce storm: From Worcester to Cape Cod, new photos show February 23 blizzard blanketing towns, New Bedford at blizzard conditions by midmorning, and Marshfield neighbors clearing a driveway after an overnight shift — view photos from across the region.
Sticker shock for homebuyers: Published February 24, a list ranks the priciest places in the Barnstable Town metro using Zillow data, notes a $358,968 national January average, and includes highest 30-year fixed mortgage rate — read the full rankings.
Keeping growth in check: Cape Cod conservationists say 50,000 acres of open land remain vulnerable. On February 24, the Association to Preserve Cape Cod launched an initiative to spotlight parcels and educate residents — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
A cozier movie night: Cape Cinema screens thoughtfully curated films, plus opera and theatre broadcasts, with lived-in charm that makes weeknights feel special. When your group chat can’t agree, their lineup usually settles it, and the popcorn-to-conversation ratio stays delightfully high.
Swing through the snow: When fairways vanish under snow, Donnellan Golf 365 keeps your swing sharp with realistic simulators, easy online booking, and quick coaching if you want it. You can team up with a friend, choose a legendary course, and keep your game alive without freezing.
Lace up here: When cabin fever hits, Hyannis Youth & Community Center has two public ice rinks with rentals, plus an indoor walking track, open gym, and a legit game room, turning a quick skate into a winter reset. Weeknights suddenly feel like the weekend.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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đź“– Irish Women Telling Tales @ Liam Maguire’s Irish Pub (Falmouth) | Thursday (3/12) at 11:30 AM – Pull up a chair at Liam Maguire’s on Main for a lively, not rowdy Irish luncheon that toasts St. Patrick’s Day and Women’s Month. Fiddles, harp, song, and razor-sharp tales from local women, plus a prix-fixe meal, coffee, and dessert. Limited seats, $65, registration required.
🌱 Hard Wood Cuttings & Cool Weather Gardening Community Workshop @ Osterville Village Library | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Sharpen your pruners and hit a Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod workshop on hardwood cuttings and cool weather gardening, because Cape plants keep hustling while we wait for beach season. It’s $20, supplies included, and you’ll finally stop murdering hydrangeas. Register ahead.
🎠Angel Street (Gaslight) @ Barnstable Comedy Club | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – Settle in for a mind-bender at Barnstable Comedy Club as Patrick Hamilton’s ANGEL STREET, the original gaslighting saga, takes the stage under James F. Ring’s direction, serving Victorian chills, murder, and mystery. Suspense for grownups, no car chases, capes, or jump scares.
âś‚ Torn Landscape – A Collage Journey @ Sandwich Arts Alliance | Saturday (3/14) at 9:30 AM – Whether your art skills are museum-ready or mostly fridge-worthy, this collage workshop with Jacqui Hawk lets you rip paper, learn composition, and build an 11×14 landscape. Materials are provided, intuition is encouraged, and tearing stuff counts as therapy. Register with Sandwich Arts Alliance.
â™» Dowses Beach Clean-up @ Dowse’s Beach (Osterville) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Think your Dowses Beach stroll could use fewer nip bottles and more karma? Join a small army of local groups in Osterville for a beach cleanup. Trash bags and gloves are provided, and pre-registration is suggested at blt.org/events; just bring sturdy shoes and dry wit.
🏆 Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser @ CapeFaith Church (Osterville) | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Cornhole with purpose at CapeFaith Church, raising funds for a Guatemala mission that keeps clinics running, feeds kids, and installs stoves and beds. Mixed Nuts Cornhole runs the tourney, plus a silent auction, and a snack bar. Pre-register, $25, four guaranteed matches, and minimal cardio.
🎻 Sunday Concert Series @ Brewster Ladies’ Library | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Sunday at the Brewster Ladies’ Library means time travel with Ensemble Passacaglia, serving Medieval, Renaissance, and world music. Recorder, crumhorn, viola da gamba, lute, mandolin, and percussion, all in one room. Reserve a seat, and give your Spotify a 600-year nap.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Cape Cod report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 48°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 44%
Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain and patchy fog between 7am and 1pm, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
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