By AARON PARSEGHIAN

Hurricane Erin's push up alongside the east coast is bringing rough seas and high winds to Cape Cod and the Islands, closing popular beaches and disrupting ferry travel in the waning weeks of summer.

Passengers arriving in Hyannis Wednesday night described noticeably busier ferries and choppier rides across Nantucket Sound.

"It's pretty choppy out there, but we made it, and we're just glad the ferry was on," said Jeanne Givehchi, who traveled from Nantucket. She said her plans to head to Provincetown later this week will likely change. "Mother Nature sets the tone, right? Especially in these woods."

Hy-Line Cruises announced Thursday ferry service to Martha's Vineyard will be canceled and warned of possible impacts to Nantucket service as well. Some riders sai

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