Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, April 14, included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
Visual Stories
DOWN THE ROAD
Without Races, Runners Keep on Running
Athletes and amateurs alike are taking to the outdoors
On April 19, 1897, the first-ever Boston Marathon was run, with John J. McDermott winning the race in a time of 2:55:10. This year, runners are facing another first-ever event: […]
VIGNETTE
Feed the Animals
Daniel Dejean Vignette
VIGNETTE
On This Island
Daniel Dejean Vignette
COME SUNDAY
St. Peter the Apostle, Provincetown
Palm Sunday morning
How we worship is so personal to each of us. Some worship quietly alone. Many people connect through others in their churches. However or wherever we do it, on a […]
SKETCHBOOK
Spring Peepers
Spring Peepers by Mark Adams
CHILD CARE
Helping Families Cope With the New Reality
Children’s Place director Cindy Horgan offers assurance, support
EASTHAM — With their facilities closed in the wake of the pandemic, some child care providers are still working to support their clients. Case in point: Cindy Horgan, executive director […]
MENTAL HEALTH
Professionals Tell Parents, ‘Learn to Let Go’
Families and caregivers need to prepare for a marathon, not a sprint
Four weeks into school closures, parents and kids are struggling with disrupted routines, financial stress, and health concerns, and there are no easy answers. “We are all in uncharted territory,” […]
FEEDING THOSE IN NEED
At the Truro Community Kitchen
Starting last Sunday, the Truro Community Kitchen began serving hands-free takeout meals curbside to those in the community most in need, weekly from noon to 2 p.m. at the Box […]
DOVETAIL JOINT
Remodeling for the Best Return
How to spend wisely in uncertain economic times
The Question: We’ve been saving to make some home improvements and want to go forward. But we’re concerned about the economy and want to make sure we do this intelligently. […]
THE WAITING SEASON
Nauset Sports Schedule and Reschedule Games
Student athletes and coaches try to stay ready to play
EASTHAM — Nauset Regional High School junior Kurt Thomas has kept himself busy these last few weeks preparing for the spring baseball season. “I’m actually very lucky — I have […]
Crossword
Themeless #1
The March puzzle from Sophia Maymudes should be done on dry land. Need some answers? We send out the solution in our Friday newsletter. You’ll find the signup for our […]
NAVIGATING BY THE STARS
Manifest Harmony
A time to find your creativity
In the wake of a Libra Full Moon, our inner resources for creating order from chaos are supercharged. How do we render nourishment from what seems harsh on the outside? […]
D.I.Y.
Build a Raised Garden Bed
A simple frame, good soil, and seeds to bring spring to life
Who knows what the next few months will bring? Planting a garden is one way to cope with so much uncertainty. You’ll put your mind to taking care of plants […]
KITCHEN TABLE
Nettles Make a Silky Spring Soup
Wild things to make hearts sing
The nettles are up! I’ve never been so grateful to see a wild green. Nettles sting, yes. But they’re free and prolific. And right now, they’re tall enough to harvest. […]
