Gumshoe Crab by A. Crock
Visual Stories
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed rare bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the seven days preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, Feb. 4 included the following, recorded on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s […]
GALLERY
Wallpaper for Drama or for Charm
In Provincetown, John Golden’s artistry is appreciated
“I hang the wallpaper — I don’t take it down,” says John Golden, who has worked in Provincetown […]
DIY
Upcycle Your Favorite Old Tees
A tote that makes the most of your knot-tying skills
If you have a T-shirt obsession like we do, the truth is you probably have too many of them. They stack up, they multiply, but it’s really hard to let […]
DOVETAIL JOINT
Adding Color, Carefully
Be bold with no regrets; paint your front door
The question: It’s February, and I’m tired of seeing gray. I’d love to add some color to my house, and I love turquoise. I’m considering painting the trim in a […]
Crossword
Now Is the Time
The February 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 […]
FLIGHT
Gliding the Outer Cape Coastline
Paragliders and hang gliders travel from across New England to catch that ‘magic flight’
WELLFLEET — The Outer Cape’s beaches are desolate this time of year. The only sign of human life may be the brave souls who trek the beaches on days that […]
VIGNETTE
“I’m Flying”
“I’m Flying” by Daniel Dejean
GALLERY
At Home With Geometry and Light
The art of Grace and Budd Hopkins in a space by Charlie Zehnder
Grace Hopkins and her daughter Gigi moved to Wellfleet from Portland, Maine in 2012 after the death of Grace’s father, the artist Budd Hopkins, one of the founders of the […]
PLANTCRAFT
Winter Salve From the Sleeping Garden
A homemade balm to protect skin against the elements
Outside my window, the garden is asleep, the trees a tangle of brown against the gray sky. Yet signs of life appear in colors muted by winter’s breath. The lavender […]
Winter Wednesdays
Eight weeks of free drop-in classes, with free rides and child care
Winter Wednesdays runs from Feb. 5 through March 25: eight Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 at the Provincetown Schools at 12 Winslow St. Classes are free, with no registration […]
DOVETAIL JOINT
Plan to Build With Less Stress
Advice from the builders of the Outer Cape
The question: We’ve been looking for the right house for a long time and just can’t find something that satisfies everyone in the family. Now we are thinking of building. […]
SKETCHBOOK
Storm Wave
“Storm Wave” by Mark Adams
SURFING
Localism Is Surfing’s Dark Side
A protective instinct that unites us and can drive us apart
You’ve heard a lot about the wholesome, soulful side of surfing. That’s what draws most of us in. It is the current that runs strongest through surfing. It is the […]
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the seven days preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, Jan. 21 included the following, compiled at Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, […]
