The Provincetown Independent

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Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Move Downtown

With fentanyl in the drug supply, broader Narcan access is needed to save lives

PROVINCETOWN — On World AIDS Day this Dec. 1, the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod (ASGCC) will open a drop-in center at 301 Commercial St. — that is, in the very … ▶

CRIME: 'LADY IN THE DUNES'

Long Unsolved Murder Comes Into Focus

Son of Ruth Terry says she was kindhearted — ‘almost to a fault’

This article was updated with new information on Dec. 1, 2022. PROVINCETOWN — Richard Hanchett hoped to come here this week to see the town where his mother's … ▶

SIGNAGE

Kayakers Say ‘No Launching’ Signs Go Too Far

Waldo says town seeks to balance conservation and recreation

WELLFLEET — Dick Elkin looked out the window of his home on Catboat Road on the morning of Nov. 4 and saw DPW workers installing signs at the entrance to the … ▶

RADIOACTIVITY

State Will Test Pilgrim Water for Contaminants

DPH does not want to see Holtec release wastewater into the bay

PLYMOUTH — The Mass. Dept of Public Health (DPH) and the state’s Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) will in the weeks ahead be analyzing untreated water taken … ▶

POLITICS

Baker’s Veto May Deplete State’s ARPA Money

$1.7 billion could now go to last month’s economic development bill

PROVINCETOWN — When Gov. Charlie Baker signed a $3.8-billion economic development bill two weeks ago, he threw in a curveball, vetoing a provision that said only … ▶

WELLFLEET HARBOR

Marina Committee Readies Ideas for Parking Changes

Making people pay to park would be ‘a gold mine,’ says one member

WELLFLEET — It’s taken a few years, but the Wellfleet Marina Advisory Committee hopes soon to be ready with some recommendations for changing the town’s parking … ▶

DEVELOPMENT

A New House Will Be Much Bigger — But Cleaner

Plans include an alternative septic system that is part of a pilot program

EASTHAM — Martin and Ellen Ridge plan to demolish a 976-square-foot cottage that sits on one acre at 150 Crosby Village Road overlooking Herring Pond. They want to … ▶

OBITUARY

Barbara Rushmore, 98, Leaves a Legacy of Civic Contributions

She was the ‘tree lady’ and town meeting’s reigning gadfly

PROVINCETOWN — Barbara Rushmore, a fixture of civic life here for 60 years, died at age 98 at her home in Provincetown on Nov. 18, 2022. But the positive changes she … ▶