In November 1637, Anne Hutchinson, pregnant with her 16th child, stood before an assemblage of 40 male judges. She was on trial — at the behest of Massachusetts Gov. John […]
Archives for July 2021
VIGNETTE
Bumper Crop
THE YEAR-ROUNDER
Idle Times, Good Trouble
The trials of an itinerant climate kibbitzer
I have the greatest respect for John Kerry, our former senator, presidential candidate, and now President Biden’s special envoy for climate. But I must disagree with him on one significant […]
STEAMERS
Wellskeeters
Edgar ‘Butch’ Francis, 78, Teacher and Businessman
Edgar Walter Francis III, known as Butch, died on July 21, 2021 at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich surrounded by loving family. He was 78. Born to Celeste […]
Stacie Enos, 48, Was a Provincetown All-Star
Stacie Lynn Enos of Eastham, a longtime Provincetown resident, died at home on July 16, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was 48. Born in Barnstable, she was the […]
Charles Zimmer Celebration Is Aug. 2
A celebration of the life of Charles W. “Chuck” Zimmer of Truro, who died on March 3, 2021, is planned for 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2 at the Gately Funeral […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, July 29, 2021
From Michael Meeropol, Natalie Ross Miller, Alexander Brewer, and Deborah Grabler
Being Nice Isn’t Enough To the editor: I am pleased that the Independent published Ellen G. Smith’s letter [July 22, page A2] proclaiming her support for Trump and insisting she’s […]
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
New RTE Math
Do any of you remember Tom Lehrer’s song “New Math” from back in 1965? It was his send-up of trendy math teaching of the time, in which he deftly pattered […]
CLASSIFIEDS
Classifieds July 29 – August 4, 2021
Neighborly connections about all kinds of stuff
JOBS Vorelli’s Restaurant is looking for a daytime Host/Busperson. We need you to join our team. Excellent hourly wage plus tips. No experience necessary. Stop by to apply at 226 […]
Real Estate Transactions
for the week of July 19, 2021
Recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds from July 19 to July 23, 2021. PROVINCETOWN July 19. CHR RPR LLC [Edward Malone, manager] to Susan A. Bernstein. 43 Race […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, July 29, 2021 - Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Know when to hit the flats.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE
Beauty and Quirkiness in Full Bloom in Eastham
A garden tour that prides itself on being a little on the wild side
Nearly 400 garden lovers turned out for the Eastham Garden Tour on July 13, which benefits the town’s public library. Visitors roamed six gardens that fit the event’s theme: Creative […]
BLOODSUCKERS
Mosquito Boom Was Caused by Duck Harbor Overwash
A long-term solution could involve increased tidal flow in Herring River
WELLFLEET — Mosquitos, the biting, buzzing beasts, are back this year in unprecedented numbers that are terrorizing the Outer Cape. Some ask if the problem could have been avoided, and […]
PANDEMIC
‘Provincetown Cluster’ Now Has at Least 430 Cases, Officials Say
Select board calls emergency meeting for 5 p.m. Sunday, July 25
Editor’s note: This article has been updated with the latest information from local and county public health officials as of Saturday, July 24. We will continue to update as new […]
