PROVINCETOWN — Both the lives and finances of many on the Outer Cape have been rapidly undone by the coronavirus. With movement restricted and the economy at a halt, new […]
Local Journalism Project
CORONAVIRUS
Truro Native Offers Perspective From China
Fever clinics, not herbs, help a country turn the corner
TRURO — Thomas Garran has left his apartment complex in Beijing only three times in the last two months. Those times he did leave, he had his temperature taken upon […]
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
What’s Open: Restaurants, Groceries, Hardware Stores
A town-by-town listing, with hours and telephone numbers
Editor’s note: This list will be updated online regularly. Send additions and corrections to [email protected]. Updated as of Thursday, April 2 at noon. Provincetown Community Kitchen Soup Kitchen in Provincetown […]
THE PANDEMIC
Cape Works to Meet Growing Need for Coronavirus Testing
The supply of tests remains scarce; hospital capacity is limited
Updated at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. PROVINCETOWN — Outer Cape Health Services will test patients for the coronavirus, but they must first call one of the OCHS health clinics […]
COVID-19 Q & A
Answers About the Virus From Medical Experts
The Independent asked some commonly heard questions of medical authorities this week. Here are their answers. Is the severity of the situation being overblown? “No. This is an incredibly serious […]
CIVICS
Town Meeting Likely to Be Put Off
Voters will eventually consider Harbor Hill, water bottles, and off-leash beach rules
PROVINCETOWN — The annual town meeting is unlikely to take place on its scheduled date, Monday, April 6. Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order on Sunday limiting gatherings to […]
CORONAVIRUS
Volunteering in a Time of Contagion
You want to help, but aren’t sure how
You want to help, but aren’t sure how
VIGNETTE
Ark
“Ark” by Daniel Dejean
KITCHEN TABLE
Red Lentils With Bright Flavors
Reach into the pantry for a comforting supper
We’re hunkered down, working through one big shopping binge and the supplies in our pantry. We’re eating simple meals, but we’re still trying to keep them interesting. This red lentil, […]
MARCH MADNESS
Spring Sports Suspended Until at Least April 27
Coronavirus halts activities here and across the country
Editor’s note: This article has been updated since the publication of the March 19 edition of the Independent. EASTHAM — The local sports schedule has been put on hold due to […]
CREATIVE ISOLATION
Spirit Animal Scavenger Hunt
An activity for newfound days with children home from school
Many of us — parents, grandparents, and others — are finding ourselves in isolation with children home from school, probably for an extended period. Play dates are out, and no […]
FOOD SECURITY
Outer Cape Adapts to Coronavirus Crisis
Schools, restaurants, and community members rise to the challenge
As the coronavirus pandemic increasingly disrupted everyday life here in the past week, Outer Cape schools, community organizations, and businesses began looking for ways to make sure children and neighbors […]
ECONOMY
A Tough Time for Local Businesses
Uncertainty prevails at planning time
WELLFLEET — The “Coming Attractions” marquee at the Wellfleet Cinemas is empty, an indication that nobody knows what’s coming next. Spring is a time for preparation and planning for the […]
REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Committee Ponders Future as Long Shutdown Looms
Safety of students and community trump concerns about MCAS
BREWSTER — The Nauset Regional School Committee was considering the possibility of a district-wide shutdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic when it met on March 12. Since then, the […]
SUGGESTION BOX
“Suggestion Box” by MDA.
