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VOTERS SPEAK

Among Outer Cape Republicans, Consensus Is Elusive

Some who voted for Trump in 2016 remain undecided

By Johnny Liesman, Dylan Sloan, Josephine de La Bruyère and Sam Giamatti Oct 22, 2020

Four years ago, 2,282 citizens of the four Outer Cape towns voted for Donald Trump: 208 in Provincetown, 361 in Truro, 515 in Wellfleet, and 1,198 in Eastham. (Hillary Clinton won 6,926 votes here in 2016.) As the 2020 presidential election commences, this much is certain: Massachusetts will go blue. Clinton trounced Trump, with … ▶

COVID-19

Health Board Wants Masks at Town Hall

Mandatory workplace safety standards may be imposed in Wellfleet

WELLFLEET — The board of health is considering a set of mandatory safety standards for municipal workplaces after a visit to town hall set off alarms last … ▶

THE REST OF THE BALLOT

Vote Will Settle County Race and 2 Questions

Lyons, Forest, and Kasparian talk about the coming election

PROVINCETOWN — It’s not easy sharing a ballot with the president. Presidential elections always hoover up the attention, even in a normal year, even when the contest … ▶

COVID UPDATE

Eastham Student Is First in District to Get Virus

Entire fifth-grade class sent home to quarantine

EASTHAM — The fifth-grade class at Eastham Elementary School will be quarantined for 14 days and educated remotely after a student tested positive for Covid-19 last … ▶

CO-OWNERSHIP

New Company Bets on Multiple Owners of Luxury Cape Homes

Pacaso’s offerings resemble time-shares, but owners have equity

A new California-based real estate company that packages one-half to one-eighth ownership shares in luxury homes is eyeing Cape Cod as part of its opening strategy, … ▶

TRUE CRIME

Suspect in George’s Pizza Attack Arraigned

Drugs dominate local cases at court this week

Angel Gomez Gonzalez, the Springfield man accused of assaulting George Kraniotakis, 81, of Provincetown, owner of George’s Pizza, was arraigned in Orleans District … ▶

LET'S GET FISCAL

Tax Rates Set in 3 Towns

Three of four Outer Cape towns have set their fiscal year 2021 tax rates; Provincetown and Eastham taxpayers face 7-percent and 5-percent increases, respectively, … ▶

WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

Antique House Could Become Harbormaster’s H.Q.

Rock Harbor neighbors consider alternate plans

ENVIRONMENT

A Network of Local Friends of a Funny Looking Fish

Feasting on jellyfish, some molas are stranded as waters chill

OYSTERFEST RERUN

‘Chopper’ Young Takes Another Shuck Off Prize

Two dozen perfect oysters in under two minutes

MEET THE MAKER

Provincetown’s Beth Donovan Stitches Together Life’s Fabric

A minimalist approach to a maximalist collection of upcycled scraps

DOVETAIL JOINT

Wood-look Plank Tile Flooring

A durable option for homes where humidity and sand are factors

KITCHEN TABLE

Gumbo Is for Sweater Weather

Briny local oysters and smoky sausage from Louisiana come together in a Truro kitchen

MOVEMENT

Plan Your Cold Weather Workouts Now

It takes grit and gear to keep going through winter

WARRIORS WATCH

Boys and Girls Soccer Start Undefeated

A weekly wrap-up and preview of Nauset High sports

HOOPLESS

Roundball Players Contemplate a Bleak Winter

With local pickup basketball sessions on hold, players are restless

NAVIGATING BY THE STARS

A Time for Transformation as the Sun Enters Scorpio

Take a deep breath before diving in with this water sign

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CURRENTS

This Week In Provincetown

Meetings Ahead Meetings are held remotely. Go to provincetown-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. Thursday, Oct. 22 Public Pier Corp., 4 … ▶

CURRENTS

This Week In Truro

Meetings Ahead Meetings are held remotely. To watch live, go to Truro-ma.gov and follow the “helpful link” to Truro Channel 18. Thursday, Oct. 22 Human … ▶

CURRENTS

This Week In Wellfleet

Meetings Ahead From wellfleet-ma.gov, hover over a date on the calendar on the right of the screen and click on the meeting you’re interested in to open its … ▶

CURRENTS

This Week In Eastham

Meetings Ahead Meetings are held remotely. Go to eastham-ma.gov/calendar-by-event-type/16 and click on a particular meeting to read its agenda. That document will … ▶

CLOVERLEAF PROJECT

Water Quality Issues? Check Your Septic, Says Beebe.

Truro health agent points to inspections and testing

TRURO — Health and Conservation Agent Emily Beebe had a lot of things to say about water quality and the Cloverleaf affordable housing proposal, both in a letter to … ▶

SCHOOLING

Nauset District Loses Students at All Levels

New state-of-the-art Cape Cod Tech is drawing away students

In early October each year, all of the state’s public schools finalize their enrollment numbers for the new school year, and school aid from the state follows. At … ▶

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