ORLEANS — Known for its grand church just steps away from Cape Cod Bay, the Community of Jesus (COJ), a small, tight-knit religious commune, has grown since its founding as […]
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CRIME
No Arrests Yet in Memorial Day Hit-and-Run Death
The vehicle thought to be involved was identified two months ago
WELLFLEET — Eight weeks after Police Chief Kevin LaRocco announced that his department had located the vehicle believed to be involved in the hit-and-run that killed 24-year-old Timothy Duval Jr. […]
COASTAL RESILIENCE
Dune Project Is Delayed by Complex Tidelands Law
Town and state officials disagree on whether town must buy easements
PROVINCETOWN — Ever since a powerful storm on Jan. 4, 2018 sent seawater coursing over Ryder Street Beach and down Gosnold Street, flooding numerous homes and businesses near town hall, […]
CONSERVATION
Coastal Studies Loses $200K for Fall Right Whale Surveys
Aerial surveys in the winter and spring will still continue
PROVINCETOWN — The Center for Coastal Studies is losing $200,000 in federal funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that supports aerial surveys of right whale activity in […]
HARBOR WATCH
Caught by Tides in Pamet Harbor, Three Paddlers Are Rescued
Currents and winds can take even experienced boaters by surprise
TRURO — Caitlin Egleson, a visitor here over the past two decades, is no stranger to Pamet Harbor. A strong swimmer, she’d recently taken to paddleboarding in a cove near […]
ON THE WATERFRONT
Where Sailing Is Still a Community Endeavor
At WERCCS, knots and other old-school lessons endure
PROVINCETOWN — Francis “Flyer” Santos thought every kid should know how to swim and sail. And he had the chance to teach many of them in his day. Starting in […]
BIRDWATCHING
A Companionable Warbler
Distracted in the pines, an overheated human hears hope in a bird’s song
The heat was getting unbearable. I tried to visualize the cold water that I would soon be plunging into, but all around the air was baking and even the breeze […]
MILLION-YEAR PICNIC
Star Trek as Refuge for the Science-Minded
Revisiting a series that inspired a generation’s interest in astronomy and the greater good
My parents tell me that I declared my intention to become an astronaut at age four. Books about astronomy, space exploration, and science have always lined my bookshelves. Then, there […]
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Hungry Stripers and Fluke for the Future
With a tropical storm brewing, it’s best to have a plan
The striped bass have been biting well all day long, defying the usual ways of these fish. They’ll normally hunker down and not eat much when the water gets too […]
NATURAL SELECTION
Call Me Tupelo
If your bunghole needs plugging, you’re going to need a bung. And a beetle to whack that bung with. And to ensure that your beetle is up to the task […]
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, Aug. 19 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
WEATHER
Rough Seas Guaranteed
The weather world has been closely tracking Hurricane Erin. The system underwent a period of remarkable intensification late last week — exploding in strength from a Category 1 hurricane with […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Wastewater Substation
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 link to […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Clark Signs On
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. Monday, Aug. […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
DeVasto Joins Health Board
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 are at […]
