PROVINCETOWN — A 21-year-old North Atlantic right whale known as Porcia was observed in Cape Cod Bay on March 18. The whale was seen swimming with her 2023 calf by her side. And last week, before this first mother-calf pair of the season was spotted, Scott Landry, director of the disentanglement team at the Center for Coastal … ▶
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ELECTIONS
4 Candidates in Running for 2 Seats on Provincetown Select Board
Both Venden and Anthony will step down
PROVINCETOWN — Four candidates have filed papers to run for the two select board seats that are up for election this May 9; Erik Borg, Austin Knight, Austin Miller, … ▶
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
With Help Elusive, Two Men Live Crisis to Crisis
Their mothers pursue intervention before something catastrophic happens
In the constant pursuit of help for their sons, Bonnie Nuendel of Eastham and Meegan Erving of Wellfleet have honed their stories into elevator pitches to perform … ▶
BUSINESS
Inn Denied Permission to Open With No On-Site Manager
Problems arose last summer when Sandbars had no staff present
TRURO — Lack of an onsite manager at a popular North Truro vacation spot last summer resulted in problems for guests as well as the neighborhood, and the board of … ▶
THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
April Hearing Scheduled in Provincetown Barricade Case
Charged with four felonies, the defendant is at Bridgewater State Hospital
PROVINCETOWN — A Provincetown man who was taken into custody after an eight-hour standoff with the Cape Cod SWAT team on Feb. 28 is currently being held at … ▶
HOUSING
Provincetown Wants Market-Rate Rentals at Shank Painter Site
To build without state money, the town will need a developer
PROVINCETOWN — For years now, Provincetown has planned to build housing at the site of the old police station at 26 Shank Painter Road. A vision of 24 studio and … ▶
WELLFLEET ACCOUNTS
2021 Town Audit Finds a Pack of Misstatements
‘Things are going to improve,’ says Administrator Rich Waldo
WELLFLEET — Nineteen months after Wellfleet was supposed to close its books on fiscal year 2021, the town finally received that year’s audit from Powers & … ▶
NEIGHBORHOODS
Neighbors Appeal Plan for Big House at Boat Meadow Marsh
Are large buildings ‘inevitable’ or should they fit in?
EASTHAM — Two abutters have appealed the planning board’s site plan approval of a new house that will overlook Boat Meadow marsh. At issue is the proposed house’s … ▶
OBITUARY
Cecilia Hall, the Bird Lady of Provincetown, Dies at 78
“I don’t know that she could have survived anywhere but Provincetown,” said Cecilia Hall’s sister Ann. Plagued by physical and psychological disabilities dating back … ▶
THIS WEEK ON THE OUTER CAPE

SNACK TIME
Granola Bars With the Works
Pistachios, cherries, and chocolate chunks come together in not-too-crumbly, not-too-sweet squares

On the Landscape
The Foxes Watch Back
On feeling mutual curiosity in an animal’s gaze

YARD ART
Jeanne Dore’s Collections Add Color to Her World
A garden grove inspired by Southern bottle trees and swap shop finds

ON THE BEACH
Singin’ the Waiting-for-the-Striper-Run Blues
Striped bass are migrating earlier than ever, but they’ve made bigger transitions

TO THE MAT
Spring Back With the Dragon Pose
A quiet approach to holding, then feeling, new energy

SETTERS
The Truro Community Center Hosts a Semi-Serious Volleyball Season
The games are about having fun, but there’s a glint of competitiveness in players’ eyes

RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings

WARRIORS WATCH
Seven Varsity Teams Begin Practice for Spring
A weekly wrap-up of Nauset Regional High School sports

ASTRAL PROJECTIONS
Pluto Shines a Light on Plutocrats
With Pluto in Aquarius, we may see change that’s been a long time coming
CURRENTS
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
I’d Rather Be Blue
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown are in-person, typically with an online-attendance option for both committee members and residents. Click on the … ▶
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
A Vision for Vitality
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Truro are remote. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. The agenda includes instructions on how to … ▶
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
A Bridge Party
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are remote only, but some are held in person. Go to www.wellfleet-ma.gov/calendar and click on the meeting you want to … ▶
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Meet the Candidates
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in-person, typically with an online-attendance option. Go to eastham-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are … ▶