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THE YEAR-ROUNDER
Errands: A Cure for Ennui
The necessity of getting together
Seasons come and go, but it is the same day always. Whatever the vagaries of weather, it is the same morning, noon, and night. The toothbrush in the mug on […]
FIRST LIGHT
‘Water Please’: A Timeless Harmony
Reflections on the continuity of life here
When Mashpee Wampanoag flautist Ej Mills Brennan told me she would be bringing her boom box along with her flutes to play on Sunday morning at Chapel in the Pines, […]
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Docs for Deception
Two weeks ago in this column, I mentioned the “Truro eNewsletter” and its practice of purveying propaganda about wastewater, nitrogen in drinking water, and affordable housing. Brian Boyle, who was […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, Oct. 13, 2022
From Betsy Smith, Mike Rice, Eric Shoen, Robert S Johnson, and Lady Di (Vernon Porter)
The Sheriff’s Attitude To the editor: Many thanks to K.C. Myers for her article “Mental Illness and Addiction at Heart of Sheriff Race” [Sept. 29, front page]. She makes clear […]
VIGNETTE
Mushroom Moment
DECLUTTERING
How Not to Be Buried in Treasure
Seven rules for reducing the stress of having too much stuff
When you get to a certain age, you might find that you have too much stuff. Maybe you downsized and your stuff doesn’t fit in your new home. Maybe your […]
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Searching for Meaning
The events of last weekend weigh heavily on us. The shocking news of Susan Howe’s death on Friday night in Truro exploded in headlines and broadcasts from Hyannis and Boston […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, Oct. 6, 2022
From Irving Puffer, Carol Nickerson, Luther Bumps, Harriet Korim, David Bastien, and Kathy Greeley
In Defense of A.R.C. To the editor: I want to add something to the history of Wellfleet’s relationship with A.R.C. recounted in your article “A Bad Year for Shellfish Seed […]
THE YEAR-ROUNDER
Hilde Oleson: An Appreciation
She taught us that we need each other
As the days get shorter and the nights colder, many of our summer visitors leave. As fall progresses into deep winter, even more abandon us. What is left is a […]
STEAMERS
More Stop Than Shop
VIGNETTE
North South
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Selling and Civics
Last week a reader asked why Truro has created the position of communications and marketing coordinator. “What are we marketing and to whom?” wrote Ellyn Weiss. Truro Town Manager Darrin […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters, Sept. 29, 2022
From Tobin Storer, Bob Wallace, Karen Friedman, Dan Katz, Arvin Nundloll, and Jerry Guerra
For the Forfeit of A.R.C.’s License To the editor: I support the town’s decision to ask the Aquacultural Research Corp. (A.R.C.) to forfeit its grant in Wellfleet Harbor (as reported […]
