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Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:18:50 GMT

This handmade Hooded Blanket is crocheted in a reversible pattern and textured stitch

Hooded Baby Blankets More Information

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:16:10 GMT

This handmade Hooded Blanket is crocheted in a reversible pattern and textured stitch

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Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:25:00 GMT

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Downtown Chatham

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:31:57 GMT

Downtown Chatham is very walkable and picturesque.

Chatham Light is one of the best known lighthouses in the U.S.

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:26:31 GMT

Because of the large number of wrecks and the treacherous waters around Chatham

Medicare Gets Some Altering

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:06:43 GMT

When this year’s Medicare enrollment starts Saturday — a month earlier than usual — beneficiaries can expect to see additional benefits, some slightly

Helping Aging Parents Manage Their Money

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:06:26 GMT

Children who are now in their 40s and 50s may need to start thinking about helping their aging parents manage their money, in the final stage of their

Caregiving’s Hidden Benefits

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:06:09 GMT

Could there be measurable benefits to your health, and to your brain in particular, from being a caregiver? It’s practically become an article of faith

New Drugs to Prevent Strokes

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:05:52 GMT

What’s causing this ripple is the emergence of new anticoagulant drugs, or blood thinners. Dabigatran (brand name Pradaxa) has already won Food and Drug

"My Dad Has Dementia-He's Being Horrible to Me!"

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:05:30 GMT

Aging parents who have “early dementia” are refusing help and verbally abusing their adult kids who are trying to help. In all these situations, the aging

Warning Signs of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:05:00 GMT

Awareness to the problem is an important starting point. If you visit friends or family in a long-term care facility, pay attention to conditions of the

Chatham's MCAs Scores

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:58:06 GMT

Chatham’s MCAS, Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, scores saw sizeable improvement in performance for English Language Arts.

Chatham Scallop Festival

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:56:52 GMT

Prepare to feast on fried or baked scallops, with special dishes for the kids, and lots of other fun and excitement at the Chatham VFW hall. After a two-year absence, the Chatham Scallop Festival, the Chatham Rotary Club’s annual fall fundraiser is returning on October 15th.

Mill Creek Dredgin Called Win Win

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:55:59 GMT

Calling it a win-win situation for taxpayers and shorefront property owners, town officials announced that some South Chatham residents have offered to pay for the dredging of Mill Creek, provided that the recovered sand is placed on their private beaches. The arrangement is unusual, though not unprecedented, because the sand is a valuable public commodity.

From a Proud Soccer Mom

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:54:33 GMT

The Chatham Boys Varsity Soccer team is now 8-1-2.Go Blue Devils!

Nathaniel Philbrick to Speak At Eldredge Public Library

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:52:06 GMT

Nathaniel Philbrick, author of "Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War" which is the subject of the Eldredge Public Library's One Book, One Town program will speak at Chatham Library on Oct. 16th You can find a schedule of all related events here.

Luminosity Brain Games

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:16:44 GMT

With Liminosity Brain Games people report elevated mood, better concentration, and increased alertness and awareness.

Jitterbug Cell Phone

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:14:36 GMT

The Jitterbug is an extraordinary user friendly phone that has features perfect for senior citizens

Shop in Private

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:10:45 GMT

ShopInPrivate.com specializes in selling things that some may be embarrassed to buy at a store or even a conventional website

Care4hire Eldercare

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:50:38 GMT

Like me are you sick of the rat race of trying to find trustworthy care for your loved one

Hottest Chatham Shark Stuff

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:09:06 GMT

Hottest Chatham Shark Stuff From the Sublime to the Silly

Cape Cod Daily Deal

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:43:00 GMT

Groupons” are all the rage in many cities around the country. Now Cape Cod has its own website offering group discounts, Cape Cod Daily Deal. Each morning,

From a Proud Soccer Mom, Me

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:42:38 GMT

The Chatham boys soccer team started their season in style, scoring early and late in a 3-0 Cape and Islands League win over Cape Cod Academy in the fall

Where Does South Beach End And Monomoy Begin?

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:42:21 GMT

Where does South Beach end and Monomoy begin? That's been a tough question since the two barrier spits merged a few years back. The three entities with

Thinking About Pilgrims and Chatham

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:42:01 GMT

Pilgrims will be on the mind of a lot of local residents this fall. “Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War” by Nathaniel Philbrick is the focus

Controversy Over North Beach Camps

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:41:44 GMT

Five North Beach Island camp leaseholders have received eviction notices for Sept 15. their eviction on Sept. 15. Town officials secured a limited reprieve

Volunteer to Help Clean Up Our Shoreline

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:41:24 GMT

Volunteers are needed to help clean up the shoreline in Chatham and Harwich during this year's Coastsweep, held Sept. 17 and 25. Several nonprofit groups

Number Of Short Sales On The Rise

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:42:29 GMT

Short sales are increasing as a percentage of home sales in many states, helping some neighborhoods and homeowners avoid the more devastating impacts of

Non Government Loan Modifications Reach 5 Million Mark

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:42:06 GMT

Banks and mortgage servicers not associated with the government’s Making Homes Affordable Program have made more than 4 million mortgage modifications

Federal Regulator Sues Big Banks For Losses Over Subprime Bonds

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:41:39 GMT

A bruising legal fight pitting the country’s most powerful banks against the full force of the United States government began Friday, as federal regulators

Billions Of Bailout Dollars Meant For Struggling Homeowners May Pay Down Deficit Instead

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:41:04 GMT

With housing prices dropping sharply, and foreclosure filings against more than 1 million properties in the first half of this year, the Obama administration

Lack of Equity Can Derail Attempt To Refinance Mortgage

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:40:30 GMT

With mortgage interest rates hovering around 50-year lows, refinancing is an appealing prospect for many homeowner. Taking nervous energy and using it

U.S. Banks Reportedly Offered Deal On State AG’s Robosigning Claims

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:39:57 GMT

Big U.S. banks in talks with state prosecutors to settle claims of improper mortgage practices have been offered a deal that may limit their legal liabilities

BOFA, Chase Again Denied Incentives Over HAMP Failures

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:39:22 GMT

The Obama administration on Thursday again publicly slapped Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase for their efforts to modify troubled mortgage loans, announcing

Fed Launches New Formal Enforcement Action Against Goldman Sachs To Review Foreclosure Practices

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:38:51 GMT

The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced a formal enforcement action against the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs Bank USA to address

Want to Know the Highest Paying Jobs with the Most Time Off?

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:38:14 GMT

After reviewing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, website 24/7 Wall St. identified jobs that pay the most for the least amount of work. Most of these positions still require a great deal of training, but once completed, the amount of work drops significantly. Here they are.

1. Aircraft Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers;
2. Law Teachers, Post-Secondary;
3. Speech-Language Pathologists;
4. Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists;
5. Dental Hygienists;
6. Librarians;
7. Principals (Education Administrators, Elementary And Secondary School);
8. Occupational Therapists;
9. Judges and Magistrates;

Fed Launches New Formal Enforcement Action Against Goldman Sachs To Review Foreclosure Practices

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:19:17 GMT

The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced a formal enforcement action against the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs Bank USA to address

Massive Mail-Out Scam Amounts To 'Elder Abuse

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:09:31 GMT

A routine traffic stop by Vancouverm, Canada police ended in jail for a Colombian man, when the police discovered that his rental car was filled with mail

Health-Care Costs: Debt Talks Boost Medicare Reform Plans

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:09:16 GMT

The heated debate over the federal deficit has pumped new life into controversial proposals for requiring Americans on Medicare to pay more for their health

Nation Braces For Aging Baby Boomers: Impact Will Be Felt Throughout Society

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:08:59 GMT

Across Massachusetts and the country, government agencies and community organizations that cater to older people are gearing up for a massive shift in

Prenuptial Agreements in Estate Planning

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:08:31 GMT

As more people marry more than once and later in life, prenuptial agreements have become an important estate planning tool. Such agreements are especially

Chatham MA Beaches

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:20:39 GMT

What's Your Favorite Chatham Beach

Chatham MA Sharks

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:38:13 GMT

Chatham MA Shark Sightings Now A Tourist Attraction

Chatham Sharks Top Great White Facts

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:08:14 GMT

Here are some facts you might not know about Chatham's Sharks

White Pond, Chatham MA

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:07:18 GMT

White Pond is a lovely, unspoiled fresh pond great for swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. And, perfect for a family beach day.

South Beach, Chatham MA

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:06:27 GMT

South Beach is the ultimate, uncrowded beach even in the middle of summer. If you want big surf, South Beach (and its sister North Beach) are for you.

Schoolhouse Pond, Chatham MA

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:05:26 GMT

Schoolhouse Pond is the best freshwater swimming hole in Chatham

Ridgevale Beach, Chatham MA

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:04:20 GMT

Ridgevale Beach's tidal pools, large sandy beach and lifeguards on duty make this the most popular family beach on Nantucket Sound.

Pleasant Street Beach, Chatham MA

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:02:25 GMT

Pleasant Street Beach with its warm, calm waters and gorgeous sunsets is a great retreat from the crowds of Hardings and Ridgevale beaches