For us, ‘The Big One’ is a hurricane,” said Chip Reilly, emergency preparedness director for the Barnstable County Department ...

A s backyard grills fire up and coolers get packed for long afternoons in the sun, the Fourth of July remains one of ...

The public has the right to walk on even private beaches on the wet sand below high tide in most coastal states – but not in Massachusetts.

“Just keep them out of the sun and in long pants, long sleeves and hats,” said Dr. Johns. You wouldn’t think families would forget EpiPens if a child is severely allergic, but they do, Dr. Johns said.