Archives for 2023
COOK’S KITCHEN
Around a Fire, Stories Are Told, Songs Are Sung, and Dinner Is Warmed
Rediscovering the magic of the flames
As a young cook, I was drawn to vintage preindustrial cookbooks hoping to unlock past wisdom. I was often dissatisfied: the recipes were vague, too simple, kind of bland. Where […]
COCKTAIL HOUR
Sparks and Smoke in a Glass
A pair of cocktails and a playlist that suit a fireside mood
I know I am not alone in being mesmerized by staring into a fire. A proper fireside sit fills me with contentment. Yet it also creates a kind of yearning. […]
ON THE PITCH
JV Girls Soccer Celebrates Unbeaten Season
The Warriors pave the way for varsity success
EASTHAM — The future looks bright for the successful Nauset girls soccer program. The junior varsity team finished the season unbeaten, conceding just three goals in 16 games, winning 12 […]
TO THE MAT
Stretching Toward Inner Peace
Let your mind follow your body into Uttanasana
The world feels unsteady these days. At times like this, I lean on my regular yoga practice for help finding equilibrium and grounding. It works by connecting body and mind. […]
WARRIORS WATCH
Girls and Boys Soccer Fall in State Tourney
A weekly wrap-up of Nauset Regional High School sports
EASTHAM — The Nauset girls and boys soccer teams both were defeated in the Round of 32 of the MIAA Division 3 State Tournament on Saturday, while the football team […]
NOVEMBER SUN
Out for Dinner
OUT FOR DINNER NOVEMBER SUN
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 7 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
ASTRAL PROJECTIONS
Whatever It Is, Think It Through
Answer the call to action with introspection
Tensions are high among the stars right now, with the Sun forming a semisquare with Venus and an opposition with Uranus. Down here on Earth, that might spark unexpected shifts […]
ASSISTANCE
As Cold Arrives, So Does Help With Heating Costs
You don’t have to be a homeowner to get funds
As the Outer Cape braces for winter’s heating bills, it’s also the season for finding help paying those bills. Nov. 1 marked the beginning of the heating season for the […]
CEREMONIES
Veterans Day in Provincetown
Townspeople and visitors are invited to gather at the Doughboy Soldiers Monument in front of town hall on Saturday for a celebration to honor the town’s veterans for their love […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Free Parking in April
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown are held in person, typically with an online-attendance option for both committee members and residents. Click on the meeting you want to attend on […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
ZBA Seeks Applicants
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Truro are remote. Go to Truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in. The agenda includes instructions on how to join. Thursday, Nov. 9 Climate […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Town Responds to Maclaughlan Suit
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are remote only, but some are held in person. Go to www.wellfleet-ma.gov/calendar and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow the […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Park Renovations Nearly Complete
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in-person, typically with an online-attendance option for both committee members and residents. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar […]
