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Five Stories Making Waves in Barnstable

Here is a round up of popular stories featured this week on Barnstable-Hyannis Patch.

Posted Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 6:48 pm ET|Updated Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 6:49 pm ET

1. A Catholic priest on Cape Cod said he understands why Pope Benedict XVI has decided to step down.

Cape Priest Backs Pope’s Decision to Resign

2. Human remains were found Sunday in Kennebunkport, Maine close to the area a Barnstable man went missing in December.

Remains Found Close to Where Missing Barnstable Man was Last Seen

3. Governor Deval Patrick met with volunteers and people seeking shelter at the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School Monday in Yarmouth.

Governor Tours Cape Shelter [VIDEO]

4. Marstons Mills resident Linda Markham will soon become the next president of Cape Air and the only woman president of a North American airline.

Cape Woman to Become Only Woman Airline President in U.S.

5. Emerald Physicians is going back to the days of the little black bag and is now offering home visits.

Emerald Physicians Now Offering Home Visits

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