EASTHAM — With a new wing added over the winter, this town’s old yellow schoolhouse, which now serves as its museum, run by the local historical society, has been restored […]
TRACK
Ten Compete in Divisionals; 3 Go On to Meet of Champions
Roche takes second statewide in high jump, setting a personal record
Ten Nauset students qualified for this year’s Mass. divisional track meet, held on May 30 and June 1 at Merrimack College. They joined top athletes from Falmouth, Scituate, and 40 […]
PUBLIC HEALTH
Vaccine Clinics Aim to Head Off Measles Threat
No cases have been reported here, but summer travel has officials planning ahead
EASTHAM — For the past month, clinics across Cape Cod have been offering free measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations. Measles — which had been eliminated in the U.S. in […]
ART CLASS
Provincetown IB Students Team Up With DC Comics’ Phil Jimenez
It Never Ends Well is a student-written, student-drawn Cape Cod horror story
PROVINCETOWN — The newest work from comic artist Phil Jimenez isn’t another issue of Spider-Man or Wonder Woman. It’s a horror story with the ominous title It Never Ends Well, […]
THE COUNT
Volunteers Track Alewives’ Return and Worry for the Fish’s Future
Recent threats include mid-water trawlers and cuts to NOAA’s data gathering
WELLFLEET — The alewives — also known as river herring — are coming home, though they’re not here to stay. They come to the Cape every spring and stay for […]
SCHOOLS
Nauset Students Advocate for Drama Teacher’s Return
Although Hamilton’s contract won’t be renewed, school committee says program is not at risk
ORLEANS — Eight students filed into the bright yellow Nauset Room at the middle school here during the May 22 meeting of the Nauset Regional School Committee. Three more appeared […]
EASTHAM VOTES
Bryan, Cerasale Are Re-Elected to Select Board
Higgins and Rowe win library trustee slots; duplex purchase passes
This article was updated on May 22, 2025. EASTHAM — The 569 people who turned out for Eastham’s annual town election on Tuesday, May 20 returned incumbents Jerry Cerasale and […]
BLUE ECONOMY
Rock Harbor Redevelopment Is Delayed by Weather
With a new bulkhead installed, wharf will be operational by mid-June
ORLEANS — The wharf renovation on the Orleans side of Rock Harbor that was expected to be completed by early May won’t be finished before the summer boating season begins, […]
INTO THE WOODS
Friends of the 1651 Forest Start the Season of Habitat Restoration
A group combats runoff from foot and paw traffic with native plantings
EASTHAM — Step into the woods near Wiley Park and you’ll find yourself stepping back in time. That’s the idea, at least. Since 2001, Eastham’s 1651 Forest Advisory Committee has […]
ENVIRONMENT
Beebe Wants to Get Real About the Eastham Sewer
Questions range from purpose to location to smells from future wastewater treatment facility
EASTHAM — Last month’s news that the town had qualified for a renewable $50-million low-interest loan from the state Dept. of Environmental Protection for a sewer system to protect the […]
TOWN ELECTION
Eastham Meets the Candidates
‘We’re all neighbors’ is the vibe at a Q&A with those running for office
EASTHAM — Eleven candidates are running for office in this year’s town election, seeking seats on the select board, the elementary school committee, the regional school committee, and the library […]
EASTHAM TOWN MEETING
New Zoning and Seasonal Community Label OKed
A petition asking the select board to get a tax strategy consult fails
EASTHAM — At a relatively brisk annual town meeting on May 5 — this one lasted less than three hours — voters approved 22 of 23 warrant articles. Article 9A […]
TRURO ELECTION: PLANNING BOARD
Jansen Cites Experience as Local Business Owner
TRURO — Eric Jansen, owner of the Blackfish Bistro in Truro and Local 186 in Provincetown, says that the beauty of running a restaurant is the sense of community it […]
TRURO ELECTION: PLANNING BOARD
Kiernan Worries That Truro Will Be ‘Bedroom Community’
TRURO — Planning board incumbent Paul Kiernan is in his 20th year on the board — from 1992 to 2002, then again starting in 2015. He sees himself as an […]
TOWN MEETING
Eastham Gets a Preview of 9 (Really 23) Warrant Articles
A petitioned article seeking a ‘tax strategy’ consultation dominates discussion
EASTHAM — The comments at an April 22 select board session on this year’s warrant articles had Town Moderator Scott Kerry looking forward to Monday’s town meeting. “It sounds like […]
