Nine Massachusetts counties, including Barnstable, have been deemed natural disaster areas due to the severe drought. trib.al/Hh9dciC

Ten people were indicted in the drug trafficking conspiracy case after officials seized nearly 15 kilograms of suspected fentanyl. trib.al/ZYck5Nu

Creatives on the Cape and Islands are encouraged to apply for the program, which will include a $1,000 capital grant. trib.al/HL0SN4Z

Each year, Mid-Cape Home Centers participates in the annual E.J. Jaxtimer Charter Cup fundraiser. trib.al/BVIFeBZ

The town rescheduled its annual fireworks display for September of this year. Here's what to know. trib.al/DOmA432

Sam Needam was identified as the 18-year-old who died in a Tuesday motorcycle crash. A fundraiser is ongoing for funeral costs. trib.al/joRnnnj

The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign began Wednesday and will last through the ceremonial end of summer. trib.al/Q6w4NVP

Players from both teams were kicked out of practice in Foxborough, according to beat reporters. Sound familiar? trib.al/d1RaAxE

Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union and the Barnstable County Correctional Officers Union are Higgins' latest endorsements. trib.al/vK8Q00H

Residents can expect "noise and vibrations" generated from this portion of the project, slated to last three weeks. Here's what to know. trib.al/ofBBLXL

An Ipswich man is charged with motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence, as well as leaving the scene of an accident. trib.al/oGLnUbC

Multiple players were thrown out of the joint practice in Foxborough on Tuesday, according to multiple media reports. trib.al/6hWGFgE

Leigh Townes will take the reins of the Land Trust, while the organization also named a new board clerk and board member. trib.al/oFlv1V4

Falmouth Road Race week is upon us on Cape Cod. Here's what to know ahead of Sunday's start. trib.al/0qlmqu0

Cape Cod Healthcare expanded the hospital visitation policy this week. Here's what to know. trib.al/qJKVZ1b

The Eastham Fire Department responded to a fire on Saturday that residents said started with an "explosion." trib.al/B5OzqUS

Here are the latest homes on the market in and around the Barnstable-Hyannis area. trib.al/GNnSEJf

The Barnstable Police Department put out word over the weekend that a 20-year-old woman is missing from Hyannis. Here's what they know. trib.al/pzdQDxF

Lighting repairs on the Bourne Bridge will close the sidewalk on Tuesday for roughly six hours. trib.al/XPLyIlQ

With the region in a severe drought, this week may bring the first real chance of sustained rainfall in a long time. trib.al/oKW4UAk