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SUMMER CAMP
Camp Lightbulb Cancels Summer Sessions Here
Counselors from previous two years describe an organization in disarray
PROVINCETOWN — Camp Lightbulb, a summer program for queer youth, is not returning to the Outer Cape this year, ending a run that began in Provincetown more than 14 years […]
THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
ICE Arrests Defendant Outside Orleans Courthouse
Biden-era limits on arrests at criminal courts were canceled in January
ORLEANS — Thiago Bastos, 27, who lives in Hyannis with his children, ages 4 and 5, his girlfriend, and her toddler, was arrested by state police on Saturday, May 10 […]
GOING NUCLEAR
Healey’s Energy Bill Opens Door to New Nuclear Reactors
Bill repeals 1982 protections, as Holtec readies its ‘SMR’ plans
PLYMOUTH — Gov. Maura Healey’s energy bill, now before the state legislature, contains a provision that would clear the way for development of new nuclear energy facilities in Massachusetts. According […]
MONEY MATTERS
Wage Theft and Fraud Alleged at Pilgrim House
Several lawsuits, six wage complaints, and a venue drained of performers
PROVINCETOWN — At one of Provincetown’s premier drag performance spaces this season, the lights and lineup have dimmed. The Pilgrim House, a hotel and entertainment venue, used to host “three […]
EDUCATION
Despite Freeze, Title I-A Grants Are on the Way to Outer Cape
School leaders crunch numbers and wait for news on other federal funding
PROVINCETOWN — Although the federal government’s move to cut funding for public education across the nation has put some financial support for Outer Cape schools on hold, local school leaders […]
INCARCERATION
Barnstable Jail Sees Sharp Rise in Women Inmates
A large number of Essex County women are moved to the Cape’s county jail
This article was updated on July 29, 2025. PROVINCETOWN — The number of women locked up at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility in Bourne has ballooned in the last 15 […]
ADMINISTRATION
Select Board Appoints Clark as Truro Town Manager
Now 41, Clark started working for the town when she was in high school
For Kelly Clark, Friday, July 18 — the day after Truro’s select board unanimously voted to offer her the job of town manager — was a lot like many of […]
TRANSPORTATION
There Is Finally Such a Thing as a Free Bus Ride
CCRTA institutes new fare policy to comply with state rules
PROVINCETOWN — The state budget requires all transportation districts in Massachusetts to provide free bus service, and Cape Cod is finally getting on board. For most of the state, this […]
CABLE NEWS
Newscasts Seek New Home After Lower Cape TV Layoffs
Funding issues began with purchase of new building, former director says
ORLEANS — Friday, July 18 was the last day of work for five employees at Lower Cape TV: Executive Director Teresa Martin; studio administrator Emma Fillion; production director Rafal Kowalczyk; […]
HOUSING
Planning Board Considers Eastham’s First Inclusionary Zoning Project
The president of Cape Associates proposes six new rental units on Massasoit Road
EASTHAM — At the planning board’s July 16 meeting, chair Dan Coppelman said the board had entered “new territory” — the first application submitted to the town under its inclusionary […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Legalities
Meetings Ahead
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TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
PFAS Contamination
Meetings Ahead
Meetings in Truro are often held remotely. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for an agenda and details on how to join. Thursday, July […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Grant Support for Septic Systems
Meetings Ahead
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EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Leaking Again
Meetings Ahead
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