Cape Cod's Dogs and Wildlife Dying From Rat Poison
Lower Cape News Podcast
22 November, 2024 – CAPE COD, MA – Emily Lindblad fell in love with Luna's mischievous and energetic personality — but when the yellow lab puppy was just 9 months old, she unwittingly ingested rat poison and spent a month fighting for her life. Luna survived the ordeal, but many animals — including dogs and a range of wildlife — aren't as lucky. The New England Wildlife Centers addresses hundreds secondary rodenticide poisonings every year. Dr. Priya Patel explains how the poison travels up the food chain ,,, and kills unintended victims.
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Rescuing Mola Mola on Cape Cod
Lower Cape News Podcast
In recent months, Cape Cod has experienced an alarming rise in Mola Mola strandings. Carol "Krill" Carson, founder of the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA), has been at the forefront of rescuing the world's largest bony fish as they strand on Cape Cod. These massive dinner-plate shaped creatures, sometimes called "ocean sunfish," live in tropical and temperate waters and can reach 11 feet long and weigh as much as two and half tons. Lower Cape TV documented a recent NECWA Mola Mola recent rescue in Wellfleet, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and the organization's...
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Project Powers Up Power Grid Resiliancy
Lower Cape News Podcast
15 November 2024 - CAPE COD, MA - Last month a $19.5 million dollar federal grant kick started an power project that expands the Provincetown battery storage, microgrid, and energy management project to bring new levels of power resiliency more than 200,000 electric customers on Cape Cod.
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Dog Psychiatry 101 – Why Do They Love Us?
Lower Cape News Podcast
15 November 2024 – BREWSTER, MA – Do you call yourself a pet parent? Do you love your fur baby like a child? Good news, your feelings are validated – scientifically. LCTV visited the Brewster branch of Animal Rescue League of Boston where ten rescue pups, evacuated from hurricane Milton in Florida, are settling in on Cape Cod. We also spoke with Dr. Taylor Kirby-Madden, veterinary behaviorist at Animal Hospital of Orleans, about dogs' view on their humans. How much do they actually love us?
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Unlocking Health through History
Lower Cape News Podcast
ORLEANS, MA - Inspired by a 19th century Wampanoag woman whose cancer healing knowledge has been forgotten over the decades, Delilah's Healing and Education Collective held a day-long Wampanoag health equity seminar October 17 at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Orleans. We and the Land are One Thing drew on traditional place-based practices to consider how old knowledge can address current health gaps.
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New Citizen Science Effort Helps Striped Bass Populations
Lower Cape News Podcast
11.06.24 — CAPE COD, MA — While most striped bass are released back into the water after being caught, some 9 percent of the released fish do not survive, making catch-and-release the leading cause of striped bass mortality. To understand why, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has launched the Striped Bass Citizen Scientist Project.This initiative hopes the data will help ensure the future health and sustainability of this iconic species
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Brewster Town Fall Meeting 2024
Lower Cape News Podcast
08 November 2024 - BREWSTER, MA - The upcoming Brewster special town meeting on November 18 focused on Sea Camps and its comprehensive plan.
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Wellfleet Breaks Ground to Double Affordable Housing Units
Lower Cape News Podcast
30 October, 2024 - WELLFLEET, MA - A ground breaking ceremony for 46 new homes means Wellfleet will be doubling the number of affordable homes in the town. The parcel, across from the elementary school, offers a central location within walking distance to downtown and has been in process since 2018. Approximately half the units will townhouses inspired by Wellfleet's mid-century modern motif and the remainder will be a three story multifamily building targeted to seniors.
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What's Happening Here?!? Harwich Park & Ride Lot
Lower Cape News Podcast
31 October 2024 - HARWICH, MA - In this new feature, Lower Cape TV answers your burning questions about What's Happening Here?!? In this episode we find out what all the construction at the x82 (formerly x10) Park & Ride lot is all about - and when it will reopen for normal parking. Send your questions to [email protected] and we'll find out!
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Every Vote Counts – How Towns Implement Disability Rights At Elections
Lower Cape News Podcast
01 November 2024 – CAPE COD, MA – The 2024 election has Cape Codders headed for the polls, but did you know you have the right to bring someone to assist you at the voting place, or ask a poll worker for accommodations? In an aging population anyone could find themselves in a situation where they need to exercise their accessible voting rights. LCTV looks at what accessibility looks like and how it is implemented.
info_outline13 September 2024 - WELLFLEET, MA - The Oldtimers Longboard Classic surfing competition rode the waves for its 50th year at White Crest Beach in Wellfleet on August 18. The event embraces surfer and lifeguard culture and forms and iconic part of the Outer Cape's history.