Provincetown personalities Austin Tyler and Mackenzie hosted the town’s Pride celebration over the past weekend. On June 7, after a rally on the steps of town hall, revelers made the “Sashay to Tea” — that is, to a dance party at the Boatslip. … ▶
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RADIOACTIVITY
Hearing on Holtec’s Appeal of DEP Denial Begins
Either way, the decision won’t stop the evaporation of Pilgrim wastewater
PLYMOUTH — The Dept. of Environmental Protection determined last July that the proposed discharge of over one million gallons of radioactive wastewater from the … ▶
COMMUNITY
Transgender Rights: ‘Change Can Happen Here’
As federal proclamations threaten trans people, a call to action is heard here
PROVINCETOWN — As legal protections for transgender people are stripped away at the federal level, the effects are being felt far beyond Washington. That is true … ▶
PROMISES, PROMISES
Health Officials Tighten Oversight at Sandbars Inn
Noise, rowdiness, and no one in charge: ‘The same conversation we’ve had for several years’
TRURO — The board of health is all too familiar with complaints about the Sandbars Inn at 570 Shore Road. Many of them stem from lack of oversight of the guests and … ▶
HOUSING
Board Approves $500K for 26 Shank Painter
‘Forgivable loan’ would be repaid if developers fail to build 40 units
PROVINCETOWN — The town’s effort to get 40 condos — 30 of which would be sold to town residents at below-market prices — built at the site of the former police … ▶
IMMIGRATION
Amid Threats to Foreign Students, a Harvard Choir Sings in Provincetown
New scrutiny at airports means international travel is a risk for visa holders
PROVINCETOWN — The Trump administration’s increased pressure on student visa holders nationwide — and its all-out campaign against Harvard — came into view in … ▶
DOGE DISRUPTION
AmeriCorps Grants Reinstated by Judge’s Order — for Now
Compliance with executive orders on gender and D.E.I. is still required
PROVINCETOWN — A federal judge in Maryland on June 5 blocked the Trump administration’s cuts to AmeriCorps, the community service agency, in 24 states including … ▶
HISTORIC
New Wing Is Set to Open at 1869 Schoolhouse Museum
The reconstruction fulfills hopes for the building envisioned decades ago
EASTHAM — With a new wing added over the winter, this town’s old yellow schoolhouse, which now serves as its museum, run by the local historical society, has been … ▶
TAXING
In Eastham, Property Tax Is a Hot Topic
Comparisons to other towns and the recent past can offer lessons, Bienvenue says
EASTHAM — Property taxes have been in the spotlight in Eastham this year. In the annual town election, two candidates for select board told the Independent that … ▶
THIS WEEK ON THE OUTER CAPE

SUMMER GEAR
A Different Kind of Beach Board
Tony Muto builds a table that goes where the good times are

CLASS OF 2025
Nauset Seniors Celebrate Their Graduation in a New Space
‘We are blueprints in motion,’ says the class president

GROWING WILD
A Trust Tends a Sanctuary of Native Plants
At the Garden in the Woods (and meadows and bogs), ideas that will thrive in a Cape Cod garden

ONE FISH, TWO FISH
Creatures of Her Imagination
For a ‘shingle nerd,’ painting is a form of play

THE ESSENTIALS
Lettuce and Peas for Lunch
An unexpected pairing that perfects a late spring garden menu

BIRDWATCHING
The Happiness of the Other Blue Bird
Thanks to fieldwork abroad, a naturalist comes to admire our local tree swallows

RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Another Washout, but This One With a Bite
The bass are here and so are the bottlenoses

BOYS LACROSSE
Warriors Win Two to Advance to Final Four
Jack Peno notches 7 goals to power Nauset over Nashoba, 16-10

GIRLS LACROSSE
Nauset’s Run Ends With Medfield Loss

TRACK
Ten Compete in Divisionals; 3 Go On to Meet of Champions
Roche takes second statewide in high jump, setting a personal record

LOVEFEST
Unified Track Is About the Athletes’ Personal Growth
Sportsmanship abounds as Nauset hosts Barnstable in the final meet

NATURAL SELECTION
Bare Berries

ROAD TRIP
Far Out Is Closer Than You Think
In Orleans, a foray into vinyl, potato power, and other ways to change the world

ASTRAL PROJECTIONS
Seek to Be Challenged
Not everyone who offers soothing advice has your best interests in mind
CURRENTS
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Vision for Route 6A
Meetings Ahead
Most meetings in Provincetown are held in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at provincetown-ma.gov for a link to […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Preparing for Wildfires
Meetings Ahead
Meetings in Truro are often held remotely. Go to Truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for an agenda and details on how to join. Thursday, June […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Webinars Win Out
Meetings Ahead
Most meetings in Wellfleet are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting that interests you on the calendar at wellfleet-ma.gov for details. All meetings are at […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Early Voting Begins
Meetings Ahead
Most meetings in Eastham are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you are interested in on the calendar at eastham-ma.gov for details. All meetings are […]
BEACH/HOUSE Spring 2025

A Cottage Garden in the Dunes
Spring blossoms brave a windy perch above the bay
Hidden behind a rustic wooden fence tiny spring treasures abound: Nodding bluebells, arching ferns, dainty forget-me-nots, and self-sown alexanders in a glowing … ▶

In the Mood for Wallpaper
Letting layers, textures, and scale deliver design that feels just right
Few things make me happier than adding color to walls. As a decorator, I know that nothing else creates the same effect so quickly. But recently, I’ve had a lot of … ▶

A Lofty Lineage in North Truro
How a space once used for storing sails came to house an artistic legacy
Sometimes you just know when a place is the one. It was 1978 when Anne Webb Johnson and her husband, David, found themselves looking at an unusual house on Hughes … ▶

One Strong Table
Peter McMahon’s design can be as fancy or plain as its materials make it
Peter McMahon is not going to brag about his tables. They are what he calls “a Flintstones solution” to a practical problem. After McMahon founded the Cape Cod … ▶

Bathtime Under the Stars
Old clawfoot tubs find new purpose nestled in open-air oases of ferns and succulents
Kai Potter discovered outdoor bathing at 13, when he visited friends who lived in Harwich. “They had this bathtub out in the woods,” Potter says. A fire under the … ▶

Mini Makeovers
Deep colors and a warm glow bring calm to children’s bathrooms
Kids’ bathrooms are surely not at the top of most people’s home-improvement wish lists. As long as it’s a room that’s functional and ready to withstand some wear and … ▶

The Tire Swing Grows Up
Jeff Soderbergh’s ring chair is made of history
The wood floors of Jeff Soderbergh’s furniture workshop in Portsmouth, R.I. were salvaged from the box cars of old freight trains. The beams that support the … ▶
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