Newspaperman Roger Hawthorne presented a letter to the Provincetown Board of Selectmen in November 1961, urging the board to recognize the 100th anniversary of the “Trent Affair” with a proclamation […]
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This Week in Provincetown
Meetings Ahead From provincetown-ma.gov, click on the calendar or the list on the meeting you’re interested in. When event details are in view, click on the link provided. From there […]
BOOK REVIEW
Diary of a Drag Queen Reveals a Year of Living Dangerously
Crystal a.k.a. Tom Rasmussen’s life is an open book
Drag queens are a familiar part of street life in Provincetown, and thanks to stars such as RuPaul and his Drag Race reality show, they’ve become a familiar part of […]
ESSENTIAL KINDNESS
Social Distance Makes Hearts Grow Fonder
Concern for grocery workers, and for those who need groceries
PROVINCETOWN — Many studies have shown that acts of kindness cause the brain to release calming and happiness-boosting hormones. Psychologists say the result can feel like a runner’s high.
ECONOMY
Provincetown’s Theme Weeks Mostly Canceled
Months of uncertainty spell doom for tourist draws
PROVINCETOWN — The calendar of events that structures summertime in Provincetown has been nearly wiped clean. Bear Week, Family Week, and the Provincetown International Film Festival have all been suspended […]
CANDIDATES
Austin Knight Wants to Rejoin the Select Board
He says he still believes in Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN — Austin Knight is not exactly saying “I told you so,” but he did try to warn the town about the legal ramifications of firing former Police Chief Jeff […]
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This Week in Provincetown
Meetings Ahead All meetings are held using videoconferencing. To join a meeting live, click on the link to the meeting on the town’s home page calendar at provincetown-ma.gov. To watch […]
ECONOMY
Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Crisis Relief Now
SBA loan programs are complex; advice from experts is simple
PROVINCETOWN — The Small Business Administration (SBA) has given birth to twins. Two huge, messy loan programs with complex instructions and chaotic rollouts have been dropped on its doorstep — and […]
PANDEMIC
WOMR’s John Perrone, 70, Dies of Covid-19
The popular host of the radio show 'Night Shift'
PROVINCETOWN — John Perrone, 70, whose passion for and knowledge of Motown attracted fans from all over world, died of the novel coronavirus on April 5, 2020, the same day […]
POLITICS
Lyons Joins Andrews in County Commission Race
Three Democrats will try to dislodge Republican Ron Beaty from board
The race is on for two Barnstable County Commission seats, and two experienced Outer Cape politicians are among the contestants. Former Select Board Member Cheryl Andrews, 60, of Provincetown, announced […]
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This Week in Provincetown
Meetings Ahead All meetings will be held using video conferencing. For details: provincetown-ma.gov/27/Town-Boards and from there click on Upcoming Meetings. Thursday, April 9 Planning Board, 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 13 […]
LODGING
Health Board: Short-term Rentals Should Stop
Hotels are mostly closed; only ‘essential travel’ is permitted
PROVINCETOWN — The board of health is directing short-term rental property owners in Provincetown to refrain from renting their properties, at least through the end of April. Hotels and guest […]
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This Week in Provincetown
Meetings Ahead All meetings will be aired through video conferencing. For details: provincetown-ma.gov/27/Town-Boards. Thursday, April 2 Public Pier Corp., 2 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 9 […]
CLOSING DOWN
Provincetown Halts All but the Essentials
Airbnb rentals, visitor parking suspended after 2 test positive for COVID-19
Editor’s note: This article has been updated as of Sunday, March 29. PROVINCETOWN — Town officials were notified of the first two positive tests for coronavirus on Sunday, March 22. […]
SOCIAL SERVICES
Who to Call if You Need Help
There’s a network of support for those in need
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 […]
