The first retail marijuana store on the Cape was cleared to open in Provincetown after receiving final approval from the Mass. Cannabis Control Commission on Dec. 19. Curaleaf will […]
Archives for December 2019
OBITUARIES
Mel Coté, Who Helped Create College of the Atlantic, Dies at 82
An educator known also for his dancing and Halloween costumes
Melville Peter Coté of Provincetown died on Nov. 27, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was 82. His death came as a result of the combined […]
WARRIORS WATCH
Boys Ice Hockey Hosts New Year’s Day Game
A weekly preview of Nauset High sports
Note: Team records are listed as of the Independent’s deadline. Friday, Dec. 27 Boys wrestling: The Warriors (0-1) will play in the Marshfield Holiday Tournament at Marshfield High School, beginning […]
The Horrors and Hopes of Another Christmas
I am dreaming of a Commercial Christmas, just like the one we have every year. You are a hard one to shop for: you have everything, maybe two of everything. […]
ROAD POET
Metter
This is for my second hometown I said this poem is for my second hometown Metter, Ga. It’s OK if you have to google it The first time I went […]
PROVINCELANDS
A Winter Dune Shack Vacation
Coming home is part of the magic
The driving rain and howling winds hardly registered as we moved towards our rendezvous at Race Point beach. Our excitement was too strong; no amount of inclemency could put a […]
PLAYERS
Rachel Bay Jones Is a Broadway Baby
But the Art House has her to welcome in the New Year
Tony Award-winner Rachel Bay Jones was born into a theatrical family. But her parents, who were both professional actors in New York City, gave up performing after they had her […]
ARTS LISTINGS
First Light Highlights
Trip the Light Fantastic You can watch Provincetown’s First Light Fireworks off MacMillan Pier for free on Town Beach — the dazzlement begins at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29. […]
KITCHEN TABLE
A Theory of Latkes
In which crispiness is prized above all
Latkes, which of course are potato pancakes, are right up there with horseradish-on-homemade-matzo sandwiches among my favorite Jewish holiday foods. There are at least as many theories about how to […]
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
New Baby in Town
This is the 13th edition of the Independent, which means we have now produced exactly one-quarter of a year’s worth of newspapers. It’s been fun, but we’ve had quite enough, […]
Jo Lynne Hohl, 62, Enjoyed a Life Well-Lived
A server at Front Street for 30 years
PROVINCETOWN — Long-time Provincetown resident Jo Lynne Hohl died on Dec. 5, 2019 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. She was 62. Jo Lynne was born […]
OBITUARIES
John Michael Petti, 61, a stained-glass artist
PROVINCETOWN — John Michael Petti died at his home here as a result of cardiac arrest on Dec. 13, 2019. He was 61, and had suffered from AIDS as well […]
CLASSIFIEDS
Indie Classifieds December 26-January 2, 2019
Neighborly connections about all kinds of stuff
JOBS Club Manager. The Provincetown Tennis Club seeks a responsible manager to oversee business operations May 15 to Oct 15. Duties include customer service, inventory control, basic accounting, staffing schedules […]
film
Movie Clock for December 26 through January 1
Playing now on the Outer Cape
PLAYING NOW: DEC. 26-JAN. 1 Cats (PG). Wellfleet Cinemas: daily: 1:15, 4:15 & 7:15 p.m.; Tuesday: 10 a.m. Jumanji: The Next Level (PG13). Wellfleet Cinemas: daily: 1:05 (3D), 4:05 (2D) […]
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Real Estate Transactions Dec. 16 to 20, 2019
Recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds from Dec. 16 to Dec. 20, 2019. PROVINCETOWN Dec. 16. Matthew P. and Joseph E. Chartier Petrelis to John H. Vonmohr. 7 […]
