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From Cape Cod to Yankee Legend: Aaron Judge’s Meteoric Rise in Major League Baseball

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Brewster, Mass. — As Aaron Judge’s bat met the ball with formidable force, a distinctive thunderous clap resonated deep into the wooded surroundings of Brewster Whitecaps’ stadium during the Cape Cod League games of summer 2012. It’s a sound so compelling that Luke Weaver, then a college freshman and Judge’s teammate, recalls worrying about the structural integrity of the old-school scoreboard in left-center field. At the time, both athletes were college players honing their skills during the collegiate summer league. Weaver, from Florida State University, was initially considered more promising than Judge, a junior from … Read more

Expanding Legal Battle Emerges Over PFAS Exposure Scandal at Joint Base Cape Cod

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts – A lawsuit against Joint Base Cape Cod continues to grow as more individuals come forward claiming exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These hazardous chemicals, commonly found in firefighting foam, have raised concerns about potential health risks for those living and working in the area. The lawsuit, filed by a group of residents, alleges that the base’s use of PFAS-laden firefighting foam has contaminated the local environment, including the groundwater. PFAS chemicals are known to persist in the environment and have been linked to various health issues, including cancer, liver … Read more