Looking for inspiration as we approach the end of Lent? Try L.B.J. for a change: “Sometimes you just have to hunker down and take it like a jackass in a […]
Local Journalism Project
TEACAKE’S TAKE
The Riddle of the Mask
ARTS LISTINGS
In a Stay-at-Home World, the Arts Live On
Adjusting to a drive-by and virtual experience as major venues close down
As the week progressed, it became clear that all venues for art and other kinds of creative engagement on the Outer Cape were closing. Here’s a round-up of the state […]
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Looking for Helpers
At the beginning of this surreal week, as the chilling news reports piled one upon another, I read an unusually comforting email from Brian and Monila Junkins, the owners of […]
CIVIL RIGHTS
Cyr and Peake Support Drivers’ Licenses for the Undocumented
City police chiefs are for it, but local police offer mixed views
BOSTON — A bill that would allow Massachusetts residents without legal immigration status to apply for drivers’ licenses is up for debate in the state house. An Act Relative to […]
IMMIGRANTS
Finding Increasingly Rare Refuge on a Truro Farm
A Nepalese couple succeeds even as asylum policy is strangled by Trump
TRURO — Fall hasn’t yet hit Down Home Farm: devoid of the expected autumnal colors, its fields glow green. The growing season isn’t over, and the farm’s cozy stand on […]
warriors watch
Joy Stands Out in Nauset’s Senior Day Loss to Old Rochester
The Warriors are still in hunt for football playoffs
Note: Team records are listed as of the Independent’s deadline. The fall sports season is winding down and many teams will compete in their final regular season games this week, […]
PROVINCETOWN 400
Select Board Looks for Help With Pilgrims’ Park, Wampanoag Memorial
Architect will make menu of options; indigenous memorial specialist sought
PROVINCETOWN — The select board is looking to break the logjam on two projects related to the Provincetown 400 commemorations. The board voted on Oct. 15 to hire a landscape […]
ENVIRONMENT
Shark Mitigation Study Offers No Guarantees
Woods Hole Group analyzed 27 alternatives
EASTHAM — “There isn’t a single alternative or suite of alternatives that can 100-percent guarantee the safety of all individuals who choose to enter the water,” coastal scientist Adam Finkle […]
THE PITCH
Diversity Is Provincetown Soccer Team’s Strength
The Fishermen’s coaches emphasize commitment and good sportsmanship
PROVINCETOWN — At the top of the hill on Winslow Street sits Motta Field, home of the Provincetown Fishermen soccer team. It’s an energetic mix of sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders, […]
BACKTALK
A Lesson Plan for Substitute Teachers
How to avoid chaos in the middle school classroom
ORLEANS — Walking into class and seeing a substitute teacher at the front of the room can mean different things to different students. Some see an excuse to relax and […]
Environment
Local Bird Banders Think Globally
Audubon work may shed light on alarming worldwide decline in bird populations
WELLFLEET — A Cape May warbler is flying through a pine forest. Its brown-green wings flutter madly as it races to keep up with its flock. It has been feeding […]
island notebook
Cock Soup From Scratch
Memories of my Jamaican grandparents come back to life
WELLFLEET — I grew up in the agricultural community of Black River, Jamaica, where my grandfather, Elmas Gustauvas Bowlin, was a prominent butcher at the local farmers’ market. The pride […]
Health
Rats Don’t Deserve Their Bad Rap
Experts say humans are to blame for rising rodent population
PROVINCETOWN — Concerned residents have been calling the health dept. to report rat sightings in recent weeks, according to a public notice posted on the town website. The notice urges townspeople […]
Economy
Selectmen Tighten Rules on Overwintered Shellfish Racks
Farmers say new regs to avert wrecked gear won’t work
WELLFLEET — At a contentious meeting on Tuesday, the Wellfleet Select Board voted 3-0 to limit the number of shellfish racks that may be left on aquaculture grants through the […]
