Jackie Fuchs was moving fast down Commercial Street in Provincetown on May 27 in a flash of silver — she was in a hurry to get to her Art Love […]
Visual Stories
MOVEMENT
Come On In, the Water’s Fine
Gaining strength, losing stress, and finding something spiritual in our Outer Cape ponds
For a lot of people on the Outer Cape, summer officially starts with that first swim in a pond. But I’ve noticed people have a wide range of opinions on […]
MILLION-YEAR PICNIC
June’s Celestial Choreography
Watching the sky when the planets align
Our solar system put on a spectacular performance back in April. There were several close alignments of the Moon and planets for those intrepid ones willing to head outside before […]
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, June 7 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
NAVIGATING BY THE STARS
Luck and Light With a Full Moon in Sagittarius
But remember, it’s not all about ‘me, me, me’
The Sun is in its final week in Gemini, and so the summer season is well under way. You may find that your social life is simply scintillating — even […]
MEET THE MAKER
Whittling in Good Company
Michael Harnett brings a naturalist’s eye and plenty of whimsy to woodcarving
EASTHAM — Michael Harnett’s father was an illustrator, and his dad’s ability to tell a story using brush and paint rather than pen and words is evident in Harnett’s own […]
RAINBOW ROOM
Painting a Rainbow
OUTER CAPE PORTRAIT
‘My Camper Was Rocking’
CATHY MATTSCHECK / TEACHER AND RVer / RACE POINT BEACH
CATHY MATTSCHECK / TEACHER AND RVer / RACE POINT BEACH Cathy Mattscheck, a retired educator from Douglas, south of Worcester, has been camping on Race Point Beach in Provincetown […]
TO THE MAT
To Be Fierce, First Be Grounded
A warrior pose balances determination and patience
In these times, it seems clear that we need courage and strength as well as a bit of fierceness to carry on. Maybe that is why the Warrior I pose […]
KITCHEN GARDEN
An Early Summer Arugula Salad
Yogurt, lemon, and olive oil are counterpoints to spicy greens and radishes
Somebody gives you flowers and you put them on the kitchen counter, and every time you see them you smile and feel fond of that person. It’s very nice. But […]
WARRIORS WATCH
Lacrosse Boys Finish With 9 Straight Wins
A weekly view of Nauset High sports
EASTHAM — The Nauset Regional High School boys lacrosse team won its ninth straight game, defeating Falmouth 13-5 on May 26, to finish the season with a 16-2 record. Andrew […]
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
The Bass Get Bigger, but the Bluefish Are Teasing Us
Meanwhile, a new 3-fish bluefin tuna limit is a head-scratcher
Striped bass fishing took a serious turn for the better this week, as more bass starting showing up not only in the Race but all along the bayside to Wood […]
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, May 31 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
RUNNING
On and Off the Trail in Provincetown
A reflection on running through the seasons
PROVINCETOWN — When I arrived in Provincetown in January, I spent those first wind-chilled days learning the Independent’s proofreading software, reading up on interviewing techniques, and searching for running routes […]
WASHASHORES
Seven Dolphins Rescued and Released From the Gut
Wellfleet’s notorious stranding site snags more marine mammals
WELLFLEET — Bright and early on May 18, the stranding hotline at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) was ringing off the hook. “We received an onslaught of calls […]
