PROVINCETOWN — Local performers are pushing back against a raft of anti-drag bills across the country that characterize their work as pornographic — or worse. According to a Feb. 12 […]
TOWN MEETING
Sinaiko Withdraws Article to Protect Property Next Door
Historic district commission discusses broader district expansion
PROVINCETOWN — Jonathan Sinaiko plans to withdraw his controversial petition to extend the town’s historic district by one property when it comes up for discussion at the April 3 annual […]
PROVINCETOWN BUSINESS
Hotel With 150-Year History Gets New Local Owner
The Gifford House Inn will remain a cornerstone of the town’s gay nightlife
PROVINCETOWN — The Gifford House Inn, a 33-room hotel in Provincetown’s historic district that includes three bars, a restaurant, and a commercial kitchen, has been sold by one local owner […]
THE COMMUTE
Town Meeting Article Seeks Late Bus for Seasonal Workers
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority has a roundabout response
PROVINCETOWN — Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) leaders assured the select board on Feb. 13 that they could run a pilot late-night and early-morning bus service this summer for […]
PROVINCETOWN: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Year-Round Housing
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Provincetown are in-person, typically with an online-attendance option for both committee members and residents. Click on the meeting you want to attend on the calendar […]
TRURO: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
No Competitive Races This Year
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Truro are remote. Go to truro-ma.gov and click on the meeting you want to watch. The agenda includes instructions on how to join. Thursday, March 30 Finance […]
WELLFLEET: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Opioid Settlement
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are remote only, but some are held in person. Go to www.wellfleet-ma.gov/calendar and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow the […]
EASTHAM: THIS WEEK'S CURRENTS
Fire Destroys House
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Eastham are in-person, typically with an online-attendance option. Go to eastham-ma.gov and click on the meeting you are interested in for details. All meetings at Town Hall unless […]
TIDE CHART
Provincetown and Wellfleet Harbors
Thursday, Mar. 30- Wednesday Apr 5, 2023
Know when to hit the flats.
Town of Truro Legal Notices
Town of Truro INVITATION FOR BIDS The Town of Truro is seeding sealed bids to install and furnish all labor, materials and equipment, and to perform all operations required for […]
Provincetown Legal Notices
Town of Provincetown Position opening Assistant Library Director The Assistant Library Director provides professional library and managerial services and ensures the effective and efficient delivery of operational and administrational functions […]
OBITUARY
James D. Russo of North Truro Was 95
James Dominick Russo of North Truro died at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis on March 4, 2023. He was 95. The son of Thomas and Rose (Cundari) Russo, Jim was […]
GEAR
Cape Lobstermen Would Rather Wait Than Switch
Trials of ‘on-demand’ and ‘ropeless’ fishing are underway, but not in Cape Cod Bay
PROVINCETOWN — A 21-year-old North Atlantic right whale known as Porcia was observed in Cape Cod Bay on March 18. The whale was seen swimming with her 2023 calf by […]
ELECTIONS
4 Candidates in Running for 2 Seats on Provincetown Select Board
Both Venden and Anthony will step down
PROVINCETOWN — Four candidates have filed papers to run for the two select board seats that are up for election this May 9; Erik Borg, Austin Knight, Austin Miller, and […]
BUSINESS
Inn Denied Permission to Open With No On-Site Manager
Problems arose last summer when Sandbars had no staff present
TRURO — Lack of an onsite manager at a popular North Truro vacation spot last summer resulted in problems for guests as well as the neighborhood, and the board of […]