WELLFLEET — State Rep. Sarah Peake and Sen. Julian Cyr appeared before a friendly crowd of shellfishermen at Preservation Hall on Nov. 1 and told them what they wanted to […]
Archives for November 2019
dovetail joint
Can We Carve Out Space Without Adding On?
Advice from the builders of the Outer Cape
The question: We have two grandchildren and a third on the way, so we are thinking of adding a playroom space to our home. The problem is, we can’t add […]
economy
Rock Harbor Project to Begin in March
The parking lot and boat ramp will be upgraded before summer
EASTHAM — Rock Harbor is in line to receive additional upgrades starting in March. Shana Brogan, the town’s conservation agent, told the harbor planning committee on Oct. 17 that the […]
island notebook
That Was Our Tonic
A grandfather’s resourcefulness and its rewards
Elmas Gustauvos Bowlin — or Dadda Bowlin — was a man respected by the entire community for his resourcefulness and way of life, and he was my own hero and […]
ON THE LANDSCAPE
The Rewards of Caring for House Plants
The basics are simple: soil, water, light, nutrients, and love
Frost etches the margins of the grass in the early morning. You can see your breath when you step outside at night. The bin of winter clothing has been pulled […]
the observer
Sophie’s Choice at a Special Town Meeting
A fight that does not have to happen now
I think we all can agree that Sophie’s Choice was a great movie, but no one wants to be Sophie. At Provincetown’s upcoming special town meeting, however, the year-round community […]
EASTHAM CURRENTS
Nauset High Renovation Progresses
Also: Tee-Time Committee; Openings in Town
The public will hear the final proposed cost of the Nauset Regional High School building project in February, according to Greg Levasseur, chairman of the building committee. Levasseur told the […]
Poetry
Selected Poem 3: ‘senzo’ by Evie Shockley
Lines pruned to bloom
“Senzo” is also the title of a Cape Jazz album by Abdullah Ibrahim, the anti-apartheid activist who once described improvisation as a life-preserving skill. Alluding already to ancestor in […]
book review
‘Find Me’: The Return of Elio and Oliver
André Aciman writes a follow-up to 'Call Me by Your Name'
In the 2007 novel Call Me by Your Name, André Aciman created a beautiful and sensual love story about two young men — Elio, a 17-year-old American piano prodigy spending […]
VETERANS DAY 2019
Provincetown to Honor Its Veterans
PROVINCETOWN — Veterans and volunteers have organized a number of activities to commemorate Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. The first event honors those who served in seagoing services and […]
steamers
“Ne Vape Pas”
OBITUARY
Truro’s Willie Fenichel, 47, Was Devoted Animal Lover
Willie Fenichel, known as “Farmer Willie,” of Truro, died on Oct. 9, 2019 after a brief illness. He was 47. Willie grew up in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High […]
PROVINCETOWN CURRENTS
Old Reliable Fish House Plans Include 264-Foot Pier
Developer Christine Barker’s plans to redevelop a long-shuttered restaurant include rebuilding Benjamin Lancy’s Wharf. Her proposal, which goes before the zoning board of appeals on Nov. 21, includes a 264-foot […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, Nov. 7: Rift at Provincetown Arts, Seniors or Juniors?
The Rift at Provincetown Arts To the editor: As the Independent can attest, when the subject of an article about the dramatic changes at Provincetown Arts came up, I expressed strong resistance to the idea. Close […]
WARRIORS WATCH
Nauset Football Wins First Home Playoff Game in School History
Note: Team records are listed as of the Independent’s deadline. The regular season has ended; only a few teams are left competing in postseason action. Results Boys golf: The Warriors […]
