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For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Connors
e. llconnors@capecodhealth.org
Urgent Need for O Negative Blood at Cape Cod Hospital
(Hyannis, July 8, 2026) The Cape Cod Hospital Blood Bank is in urgent need of O Negative blood donors. While all blood types are needed on a regular basis, there is currently a shortage of O Negative, in particular.
“Type O Negative is often called the universal blood type because it can be safely transfused to patients of any blood type in an emergency,” said Jonathan DeCoste, senior blood donor recruiter at Cape Cod Healthcare. “Our supply is currently low, and we encourage anyone with O Negative blood who is eligible to donate. Every donation can make a lifesaving difference.”
If you or someone you know has O Negative blood, please consider making an appointment at one of our upcoming blood drives.
Donors to CCHC blood drives this month will receive a limited-edition T-shirt.
All donations help our families, friends and neighbors.
To make an appointment for a blood drive on the Cape this month, please visit the blood donor portal - https://srt.capecodhealth.org/donorportal/
Donations can also be made at the Nicholas G. Xiarhos Blood Donor Center at Cape Cod Hospital. The donor center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To make an appointment for the Nicholas G. Xiarhos Blood Donor Center, please call us at 508-862-5663.
About Cape Cod Healthcare
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 providers, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), six urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs. For more information, visit the Cape Cod Healthcare website at www.capecodhealth.org. For the latest in relevant and credible healthcare news, visit www.capecodhealthnews.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Elizabeth B. Simmons, LPD, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 508-830-6683, esimmons@maritime.edu
Nicole Joy Hales, PRfirst, 617-947-7983, nhales@prfirst.com
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Teams up with New Balance and Clean Harbors to Enhance Campus Wellness
Investment to fund construction of the New Balance Wellness Center
for student health and fitness
BUZZARDS BAY, MA, ISSUED JUNE 29, 2026… Boston-based global athletic leader New Balance Athletics, Inc. and Norwell-based North American environmental leader Clean Harbors join Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) in announcing that they have entered into an agreement to support construction of a new campus wellness resource, which will be named the New Balance Wellness Center at the Clean Harbors Athletic Facility.
The $30M, 18,000-square-foot Center will be located adjacent and connected to the Academy’s main gymnasium, creating a hub for student health, fitness, and well-being.
The project recently received final approval from the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM), which also completed a feasibility study. DCAMM is currently working with MMA on designer selection for the project. Study and design will take place through 2027, and construction is expected to take approximately 18 months. The new Center is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2029.
"New Balance is proud to support Massachusetts Maritime Academy through this new wellness Center that will provide enhanced athletic and well-being opportunities that complement the Academy’s strong academic and skill development programs," said Jim Davis, New Balance Chairman.
“I am proud to partner with Massachusetts Maritime Academy on this important investment in student wellness and success,” added Alan S. McKim, Founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clean Harbors. “The Academy develops the skilled professionals and leaders who will shape the future of essential industries, and providing modern spaces that promote physical health, resilience, and teamwork is a critical part of that preparation. By supporting the renovation and enhancement of the existing athletic facility alongside the new New Balance Wellness Center, we are helping to create an environment where cadets can thrive both in the classroom and beyond.”
“Our partnership with New Balance and Clean Harbors reflects a shared belief in the power of wellness to shape future leaders,” said Rear Admiral Francis X. McDonald, USMS, president of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. “The New Balance Wellness Center will provide a contemporary, dynamic environment where cadets can build life-long healthy habits that support their growth into confident, capable maritime professionals.”
The collaboration also includes an annual $5,000 scholarship opportunity starting in the Fall of 2027 for a child of a New Balance associate who is attending the Academy.
About New Balance
New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA, has the following purpose: Independent since 1906, we empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. New Balance employs 14,000 associates around the globe, and in 2025 reported worldwide sales of $9.2 billion. New Balance owns five athletic footwear factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance MADE U.S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more and makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s U.S. sales. To learn more about New Balance, please visit newbalance.com; for the latest press information visit newbalance.newsmarket.com.
About Clean Harbors
Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
About Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA): MMA is a fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university offering Bachelor and Master of Science degrees that are highly regarded in the worldwide maritime industry and beyond. For more than 100 years, MMA has prepared women and men for exciting and rewarding careers on land and sea. As the nation's finest co-ed maritime college, MMA challenges students to succeed by balancing a unique regimented lifestyle with a typical four-year college environment. Located on Cape Cod, at the mouth of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is the ideal college to pursue the love for the ocean, concern for the environment, interest in math and science, and a thirst for adventure. Follow MMA on FB: @massmaritime, @MassMaritime.Advancement; IG: @massmaritime, @mmacademyalumni; Twitter: @MMAadmissions, @MMAcademyAlumni; YouTube: Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
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Walking for a Cause: HECH’s Annual Love Walk for Housing Returns July 14th
Harwich, MA – Mark your calendar and lace up your walking shoes! It’s time for a favorite feel-good tradition that brings neighbors together, celebrates community, and helps create more affordable housing and high quality affordable childcare for families right here at home. HECH and The Children’s Center’s Love Walk is back on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, starting at 9AM, and this year, we’re dreaming even bigger.
This joyful community walk is organized by Harwich Ecumenical Council for Housing (HECH) and The Children’s Center, supporting affordable housing and childcare for working families right here on Cape Cod. We advocate that every family deserves a safe home and every child deserves a strong start. Our goal is to raise funds for affordable housing initiatives that provide stability to our community. This year, The Children’s Center hopes to raise $13,500 – $500 for each child currently enrolled at Cape Cod’s longest running affordable childcare program. Donations will help keep tuition accessible for hardworking local families, support the Center’s dedicated educators, and provide books, art supplies, and healthy snacks for little learners.
The event kicks off at The Children’s Center (115 Sisson Rd., Harwich Port) at 9AM and finishes with a light breakfast at The First Congregational Church in Harwich Center. Walkers along this route will be wearing tie dyed t-shirts, so beep, cheer, and wave when you see the rainbow of colors!
Whether you walk, cheer from the sidewalk, or make a donation, your support powers this community-driven movement for change. Join the walk or donate today at www.hech.org/love-walk-for-housing.
Let’s walk together for love, equity, and a better tomorrow!
For media inquiries, or to learn more about this event, please contact:
Abigail Newberry-West
Director, The Children’s Center
Phone: (508) 432-0152
Email: anewberry@hech.org
Kimberly Bourgea
Executive Director, HECH
Phone: (508) 432-0015 ext. 109
Email: kim@hech.org
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When: Thursday July 16, 2026 (5:30pm to 7:30pm)
Where: Walk Thru Plans - Greater Boston,
125 Camelot Drive, Plymouth MA
RSVP Today!
Please join us for an exclusive Walk Thru Plans - Greater Boston event with Timberblock homes and Savant technologies. Walk thru full-scale floor plans, explore Timberblock's luxury custom home designs, and experience how smart home technology can enhance comfort, convenience, and everyday living. This unique event gives you the opportunity to visualize your future home before construction begins and make informed decisions with confidence.
Meet with Timberblock experts, discuss your construction project, learn more about Timberblock services and inclusions, and discover the many possibilities available to personalize your home. Take advantage of an exclusive event promotion and get inspired to take the next step towards your dream home. RSVP today!
| Join the Women’s Business League, Plymouth Chapter on August 6th from 10 am to 11:30 am at Row & Ride in Plymouth for our very first Mix and Mingle. Grab a cup of coffee or a smoothie, network with local business women and learn more about what Women’s Business League and Row & Ride have to offer. We can’t wait to see you, so register today! | | |
For more information Contact:
Bonnie Templeman
508-747-0284 cell/text
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Harbour Lights Theatre is bringing Dear Evan Hansen to the Carr Amphitheater from August 6-9, directed by Tony Nominee Adam Pascal (Rent) with a star-studded cast, featuring: Jill Whelan (The Love Boat), Orfeh (Legally Blonde), Chris Medlin (Netflix's Sweet Magnolia's), Tory Vagasy (America's Got Talent) and more!
We'd love to showcase your business in front of every audience member in attendance!
Over the course of our five performances, we'll welcome 1,500+ patrons, and every guest receives a full-color Playbill as they enter the theater. This year, we're introducing our Local Business Guide—a curated section highlighting some of our favorite South Shore businesses for audiences to discover before and after the show.
At Harbour Lights Theatre, we believe that it takes an entire community to make live theatre possible. That's why we've made participation as accessible as possible, with advertising opportunities starting at just $50.
Local Business Guide Pricing
- One-Line Listing — $50
- Quarter Page — $100
- Third Page — $150
- Half Page — $300
- Full Page — $500
Your participation includes:
- Feature in every Playbill distributed to all attendees
- Listing on our website's "Plan Your Visit" page
- Exposure to 1,500+ theatergoers and visitors from across Boston's South Shore
- A fully tax-deductible contribution supporting Harbour Lights Theatre, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Whether you're a restaurant, boutique, salon, professional service, or local shop, we'd love to help connect our audiences with the incredible businesses that make the South Shore such a special place.
I've attached our Local Business Guide information with pricing and opportunities. If you'd like to reserve your space—or if you have any questions—simply reply to this email. We'd love to include your business!
*We also offer production Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities with additional perks starting at $1,000*
Thank you for supporting local arts and helping us bring Broadway to the South Shore.
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