ORLEANS — Californian Connor Burns, one of three catchers for the Orleans Firebirds this summer, has a grueling schedule. He’s up early every day to head for Nauset Fitness, where […]
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TAKING OUR LICKS
The Sweetest Scoops of the Season
The Indie staff picks favorites from salted caramel chocolate pretzel to tangerine. What’s yours?
“Let’s skip it this year,” said K.C. Myers, feeling jaded about the ice cream survey. “We’ve tasted it all before.” But that was before summer really heated up, before the […]
FAMILY VALUES
For LGBTQ Families, a Week That Brings ‘a Sigh of Relief’
Stacey Stevenson wants to ‘fight for, not fight against’
PROVINCETOWN — When Stacey and Cheralyn Stevenson first visited Provincetown during last summer’s Family Week, their sons Duke and London, who were six, immediately noticed the pride flags, the Black […]
STORIES
Drag Queen Story Hour Gives Mainstream Songs a Twist
Lil Miss Hot Mess’s joyful approach to challenges
PROVINCETOWN — When she reads aloud to children, Lil Miss Hot Mess often finds herself singing. At first, bursting into song with kids was just a way to make story […]
KICK KICK
Swimming Lessons on Outer Cape Are Hot Commodity
Towns need more instructors
Most of the 85 children in Provincetown’s recreation program this year don’t know how to swim, according to Recreation Director Brandon Motta. In 2020 (the most recent year for which […]
CAPE COD BASEBALL
Four Firebirds Named to All-Star Team
Orleans blanks Cotuit and Harwich
ORLEANS — The Firebirds had four players named to the Cape Cod Baseball League East Division All-Star Team on Monday. The All-Star Game is scheduled for Saturday, July 23 at […]
GRAVEYARD SHIFT
Remembering the Wreck of the Jason
The awful night in December 1893 when 26 mariners died on Truro’s back shore
The story of the wreck of the British ship Jason in December 1893 is one that serves as a dramatic reminder that the history of Cape Cod is inextricably linked […]
MOVEMENT
Parallel Play at Puma Park
Good things happen when grown-up exercise equipment comes to a playground
TRURO — It’s not easy for everyone to get to a gym. We all have our reasons. Sometimes it’s the cost, or the time spent traveling back and forth, or […]
A LONG FIVE MILES
Regulars and Newbies Run Wellfleet’s Annual Road Race
Siblings Max and Rachel Aronow take the gold
WELLFLEET — The conditions were perfect Sunday morning for the 48th annual Wellfleet 5-Mile Road Race. At least that’s what Robert Blakeslee, who has participated in the race for the […]
STREET FASHION
Showing Her Stripes
Kim Powell is on vacation in Provincetown. She’s from Denver, Colo. and bought her flowy striped caftan from Boss Vintage, a shop that is itself considered vintage. It’s Denver’s oldest […]
CAPE COD BASEBALL
Three Losses Drop Firebirds Below .500
Evans and Honeyman are bright spots for Orleans
ORLEANS — The Firebirds struggled to get their bats going consistently, posting a 1-3 record in the past week. The team stands at 10-13-3 on the season, tied for third […]
FOURTH OF JULY
Fifes, Funk, and Fireworks
Provincetown puts summer traditions on parade
LOVE, ACTUALLY
A Supreme-Court-Inspired Shotgun Ceremony
Stefan Piscitelli and Samuel Bolivar
Stefan Piscitelli and Samuel Bolivar logged onto their wedding — a virtual courthouse ceremony — from their D.C. apartment on June 28. The upside, they say, to making it official […]
THE FRISBEE COLLECTIVE
Outermost Ultimate Promises Intense Fun for Everyone
Weekly games of pickup ultimate frisbee attract a unique community
EASTHAM — An odd group of locals and visitors convenes on the infield of Nauset Regional High School’s track every Monday evening. Outermost Ultimate is their name, and ultimate frisbee […]
CAPE BASEBALL
Firebirds Win Two and Lose Two
ORLEANS — The Orleans Firebirds split four games during the past week to bring their record to 9-9-2 on the season. They stand at third place in the Cape Cod […]
