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A Massachusetts tribe that could be the first in decades to lose its federally-designated reservation lands is making its case before Congress.

The Native American tribe whose ancestors broke bread with the Pilgrims nearly 400 years ago is celebrating the return of its annual powwow to sovereign tribal land. The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe's 97th powwow began Friday and runs through Sunday at its government center in the Cape Cod town of Mashpee...

A fire that occurred in a Mashpee medical marijuana facility just prior to its opening has been deemed accidental.

Authorities believe a body found in the woods near the Plymouth Municipal Airport is that of a missing person from Cape Cod.

TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts tribe has suspended its efforts to get the federal government to designate 321 acres as sovereign tribal land. The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe says it made the decision in consultation with the U.S...

Following a U.S. District judge's ruling against the Department of the Interior regarding land in trust, a New Bedford casino advocate is still holding out hope for something big in the Whaling City. Former New Bedford City Councillor David Alves says he sees this case being taken to the Supreme Court...

Route 28 in Mashpee has been closed due to what's being called an "ongoing situation."

Anyone interested in landing a job with a local casino can scout out potential jobs this weekend. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is hosting a job and vendor fair Saturday, welcoming prospective employees and vendors to explore opportunities with the planned First Light Resort and Casino in Taunton...

Wareham Police arrest a man and woman wanted in Massachusetts and New Hampshire for a variety of crimes. Chief Kevin Walsh says 28 year old Andrew Brace of Ware and 26 year old Kara Jenkins of Mashpee were arrested Thursday at the Traveler's Choice Inn Motel on Cranberry Highway in Wareham...

Mashpee Middle-High School was evacuated Monday morning after a bomb threat was sent to the school.