This past week, as the days began to shorten and the nights became cooler, my thoughts drifted to All Souls Day, Dia de los Muertos. I have been trying to […]
Archives for 2020
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Where the Power Lies
One of our correspondents this week, Michael Spielman, was provoked by my last column to unleash his own set of language beefs, which have him screaming at his TV, he […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, November 5, 2020
From David Mead-Fox, Michael Spielman, and Thom Schwarz
For a Brighter Future To the editor: I highly recommend the new movie David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (Netflix). It is at once full of beauty, achingly sad, […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, November 5 - Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Know when to hit the flats
Real Estate Transactions
Recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds from Oct. 26 to Oct. 30. PROVINCETOWN Oct 26. Nicole M. Peterson to Daniel Alan Escola. 54 Bradford St., Unit A. $590,000. […]
Paulo Alexandre Dalomba, 42, a Provincetown High Graduate
Paulo Alexandre Dalomba, 42, died in his home in Plymouth on Oct. 27, 2020. The cause of death is unknown, said his sister, Natalia. Born in Hyannis on Feb. 18, […]
CLASSIFIEDS
Classifieds November 5 – November 11, 2020
Neighborly connections about all kinds of stuff
HELP WANTED Carpenters needed, skilled or semi-skilled. Own transportation and basic hand tools a must. If interested, call Winard Construction, 508-487-2538 or 508-789-8089. FIREWOOD Seasoned firewood for sale. Free local delivery. […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, November 5 through Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Know when to hit the flats
TRICK OR TREAT
A Town-by-town Plan for Finding Halloween Fun
Before we get into this week’s news, here’s an update from each town about what trick-or-treating will look like this year. From Eastham to Provincetown, you’ll find “reverse” set ups, […]
ELECTION
Big Early Vote Count in Outer Cape Towns
Eastham leads the pack as votes pour in
PROVINCETOWN — The Outer Cape likes to vote. Turnout in the 2016 presidential election ranged from 81 percent in Provincetown to a staggering 87 percent in Eastham. This year, early […]
ENVIRONMENT
Truro Takes a Shot at Restoring Tidal Flow to the Pamet
Officials prepare for emergency fix of a failed culvert
TRURO — George Mooney couldn’t recognize his farm on South Pamet Road. His pasture and vegetable gardens were completely submerged under two feet of salt water during three consecutive nor’easters […]
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Cloverleaf Plan Gets 5 of 12 Zoning Waivers
Proposed development is halfway toward final ZBA approval
TRURO — The so-called Cloverleaf development, an affordable housing complex on South Highland Road at Route 6, received about half the approvals it needs for full permitting last week, while […]
FOOD SECURITY
Soup Kitchens Face a Season of Want and Worry
The numbers of the hungry ‘could go anywhere’ this winter
PROVINCETOWN — It is the season of Outer Cape soup kitchens, community kitchens, food banks, and food pantries. “There’s just always need here,” said Philip Franchini, board chair of the […]
NATIONAL SEASHORE
Planning Board OK’s Doane Rd. Project
Seashore’s position on building size is rejected
EASTHAM — A plan to demolish three dwellings and a garage in the Cape Cod National Seashore and build a 3,481-square-foot house and garage in their place received site plan […]
ELDER CARE
Pandemic Journal: An Escape From Isolation
Fear of dying alone makes one family choose home care
PROVINCETOWN — Bernice Burchman is 92 and has Stage 4 lung cancer, and yet her son Howard said his mom has been thriving ever since he took her out of […]
