"Because that's where the money is."
Willie Sutton on why he robbed banks.

January 8, 2008 - On Tuesday a young female harbor seal broke into the Sandwich fish hatchery and was caught stealing a treasure trove of trout. The Cape Cod Stranding Network was called to the scene to take the thief into custody. She was released on her own recognizance into Cape Cod Bay at West Dennis Beach.  From CapeCodToday.com : "Gail A'Brunzo of CCSN, who usually works as a disaster responder, but is currently working with marine mammals, speculated that the seal made her way from Cape Cod Bay, up various tributaries, through a miniature golf course and under Route 6A to her final destination, the trout pond. " Here's the full story and some video.

Saturday morning, December 20th 2008, 10:45 am. Light snow in the air. 31F.

November 11, 2008, Chatham, MA - The Carriage House Inn is sponsoring a two night weekend getaway for baby boomers thinking about retiring to Cape Cod and Chatham from January 9-11, 2009. The weekend starts with a wine and cheese reception Friday night at The Carriage House Inn. On Saturday morning guests enjoy a gourmet breakfast followed by a home tour with real estate experts from John C. Ricotta & Associates. The agency is known for its team of professionals and offers the finest inventory of quality real estate on the market in Chatham. Mary Boggess and Beth Wade, veterans of the Cape Cod real estate market, will take guests around the area to explore real estate options and find out what is available for Cape Cod living.

From private condo communities to exclusive waterfront mansion estates, interested retirees will discover the ins and out of purchasing Cape Cod real estate, be educated on Cape Cod real estate tax information and get a better understanding of life on the Cape. The weekend will be capped off on Sunday morning with Dr. Bill Roiter published author, executive coach and part time Chatham resident who will speak on how to retire with style and confidence, touching on all the aspects of a successful life transition from hobbies, to work, finances and fun! Book now and look forward to setting your retirement dream in motion. Call 508-945-4688 to make your reservation, or see the Overnight Package page at www.TheCarriageHouseInn.com for more information.

The Carriage House Inn
About John C. Ricotta & Associates, Inc.

Falmouth, MA 10/24/08 - Celebrations took place last Friday in Falmouth for the rebuilt boat ramp at Green Pond. The project was the responsibility of the Massachusetts' Office of Fish and Game (Fishing and Boating Access division). It was completed in September at a cost of $475,000. The revamped ramp will provide four feet of water at low tide and a steeper slope for use by all types of recreational boats. Here's the full story from Jim Kinsella in CapeCodToday.com.