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PUBLIC HEALTH
Hepatitis Case at Restaurant Provokes Wide Alert
Cases can appear even when strict rules are followed, says health board chair
This article was updated on May 29, 2025. PROVINCETOWN — On the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, the traditional kickoff of summer on Cape Cod, an alert went out from […]
GREEN ECONOMY
Curaleaf Sues Town to Claw Back $372K in Fees
The dispensary says new rules on community impact should apply retroactively
PROVINCETOWN — The Massachusetts branch of Curaleaf, the world’s largest cannabis company by revenue, is suing the town over claims that it improperly collected community impact fees from the company’s […]
CRIME
Police Seek Leads in Hit-and-Run Death
Timothy Duval, 24, was a father and Army vet
WELLFLEET — Police are seeking information about the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed 24-year-old Timothy Duval Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla. on Ocean View Drive on Saturday, May 24 […]
SALVATION
Condemned Wellfleet House Gets a Reprieve
Helen Wilson buys Peace Valley house to save it from receivership
WELLFLEET — Helen Miranda Wilson says she has been staring at the house at 177 Peace Valley Road her whole life. And what she’s seen there has not always been […]
EDUCATION
Schools Turn to Choice to Fight Dwindling Enrollment
Across the Outer Cape, a competition to fill classrooms
This article was updated on June 5, 2025. WELLFLEET — As housing costs have made the Outer Cape increasingly unaffordable for young families, local schools are recruiting students from other […]
SITES
Prep Work for Redeveloping the Truro Motor Inn Has Begun
‘No surprises’ emerge on inspection, but buildings will likely be torn down
TRURO — Progress on the dilapidated Truro Motor Inn is happening slowly, with the work in view now focused on preparing the site for redevelopment. The property was taken from […]
BUSINESS
Wellfleet Nixes Use of Lot as Staging Area for Rental Turnovers
Select board debates company’s past use of marina and its purpose
WELLFLEET — The select board at its May 13 meeting turned down a request by Del Mar Vacations, an Orleans-based short-term rental management company, to park its trailer on the […]
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 […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Expanded Bus Hours
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown are held in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar at provincetown-ma.gov for a […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Herding Elephants
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. […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Changes at the Marina
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting that interests you on the calendar at wellfleet-ma.gov for details. All meetings […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
What’s a DPU Hearing?
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in person, typically with an online-attendance option. Click on the meeting you are interested in on the calendar at eastham-ma.gov for details. All […]
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, […]
