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WEST BARNSTABLE — A support group for parents of transgender youth will meet for the first time from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the West Barnstable Community Building.

SOUTH YARMOUTH — Chris Herren, the former Boston Celtics player who travels the country sharing his story of addiction and recovery, will speak from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, 210 Station Ave.

HYANNIS — The Children's Cove child advocacy center received a $10,000 grant from the Rite Aid Foundation on Wednesday and has been selected to be the beneficiary of the foundation's KidsCents Charity Program.

The Dennis and Barnstable fire departments have been selected to receive federal grants from the Department of Homeland Security.

MASHPEE — The Mashpee Cultural Council is accepting grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs that support cultural activities in the community.

Because of a reporting error, a review of Speakeasy Stage Company's Boston production of "Far From Heaven" that appeared on Page B6 of Tuesday's Times included incorrect information regarding a song title.

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A1 of the Sept. 12 Times contained incorrect information about the federal requirements for public input as Orleans applies for a three-year incidental take permit for piping plovers.

Citizens groups from both sides of the Cape Cod Canal have sent a petition to federal officials saying security at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station should be tightened or the plant should be shut down.

On today's CapeCast: The splendid planes that helped win World War II are now on display at Barnstable Municipal Airport--get up close to these warbirds in this propeller-driven video.

The entries have been uploaded and now it's time for you to vote for your favorite Cape Cod beach photo in our fabulous Best Beach Photo Contest!