Offseason is a time for Cape Cod restaurants to experiment with new dishes, wine dinners, a sensuous meal for two and more.

The first returning piping plovers were spotted in Orleans, Hyannis, and Sandwich. The 10-year veteran tore his ACL on Oct. 27, so it’s unlikely he’ll be a full participant at the start of training ...

Researchers are listening for right whales off the coast of Massachusetts with the help of two new high-tech buoys.