PROVINCETOWN — “Queer people of color deserve nice things,” says Lamb Rahming, the man behind Men of Color Weekend, which happens this year from June 16 to 20. It coincides […]
Community
Stories that need telling, about the people—past and present—of this place.
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MEET THE MAKER
The Jeweler’s Apprentice
In a Provincetown workshop, a craftsman learns from — and about — his father
PROVINCETOWN — As Alex Hanelt closes up shop for the evening, he carefully removes the precious jewelry from each display case. Then he retreats to a little workshop in the […]
WARRIORS WATCH
Lacrosse Boys Defeat Burlington, Lose to Billerica
EASTHAM — The no. 14 ranked Nauset Regional High School boys lacrosse team was knocked out of the MIAA Div. 2 State Tournament by a 13-6 defeat at the hands […]
MORE THAN A GAME
Wellfleet Residents Play Ball Again
WELLFLEET — Fans of civic life here paraded, sun hats in hand, onto the baseball field across from the elementary school for their annual (or semi-annual, in this case) town […]
WARRIORS WATCH
Baseball Team Loses to Westfield in Div. 2 Tourney
A weekly view of Nauset High sports
EASTHAM — The no. 20-ranked Nauset Regional High School baseball team came up short in its bid to upset No. 13 Westfield High School, falling 5-4 at Westfield’s Bullens Field […]
STREET FASHION
Pattern Play
Jackie Fuchs was moving fast down Commercial Street in Provincetown on May 27 in a flash of silver — she was in a hurry to get to her Art Love […]
MEET THE MAKER
Whittling in Good Company
Michael Harnett brings a naturalist’s eye and plenty of whimsy to woodcarving
EASTHAM — Michael Harnett’s father was an illustrator, and his dad’s ability to tell a story using brush and paint rather than pen and words is evident in Harnett’s own […]
RAINBOW ROOM
Painting a Rainbow
OUTER CAPE PORTRAIT
‘My Camper Was Rocking’
CATHY MATTSCHECK / TEACHER AND RVer / RACE POINT BEACH
CATHY MATTSCHECK / TEACHER AND RVer / RACE POINT BEACH Cathy Mattscheck, a retired educator from Douglas, south of Worcester, has been camping on Race Point Beach in Provincetown […]
WARRIORS WATCH
Lacrosse Boys Finish With 9 Straight Wins
A weekly view of Nauset High sports
EASTHAM — The Nauset Regional High School boys lacrosse team won its ninth straight game, defeating Falmouth 13-5 on May 26, to finish the season with a 16-2 record. Andrew […]
RUNNING
On and Off the Trail in Provincetown
A reflection on running through the seasons
PROVINCETOWN — When I arrived in Provincetown in January, I spent those first wind-chilled days learning the Independent’s proofreading software, reading up on interviewing techniques, and searching for running routes […]
WARRIORS WATCH
Lacrosse Boys Win 8 Straight
A weekly view of Nauset High sports
EASTHAM — The Nauset Regional High School boys lacrosse team beat Bristol-Plymouth 13-0 on Monday, May 23 and defeated Nantucket 10-6 the next day for its eighth straight victory, improving […]
STREET FASHION
A Bright Spot on the Horizon
I saw Andres Butler skating down Race Point Road. It was hard not to notice the color of his hair. He said he likes orange, but his favorite color is purple. […]
HOME SAFE
In View This Week
Boats, bands, and blooms.
HOME SAFE The F/V Angela & Mary III foundered around 10 a.m. on May 17 with four crew aboard. The men were able to make a Mayday call and climb into […]
GLORY DAYS
When the Town Shut Down for Basketball
The 1964 Tech Tourney brought 1,000 devoted P’town fans to Boston
PROVINCETOWN — High school sports were once a big part of this town. In the 1950s and ’60s, Provincetown had hundreds of young families — many in the fishing industry […]
