In nature, seeds get dispersed by wind or rain or they get eaten and then pooped by animals. Seed balls are probably an ancient farming idea. But these seed balls […]
Visual Stories
AT THE LIBRARY
Books for School Vacation Reading
School librarians share their favorites
We asked Outer Cape school librarians for some good reads for next week’s school vacation. Their recommendations span preschool to grade nine — and there are some grown-ups will like, […]
REC ROUNDUP
February Vacation Recreation Activities
Provincetown Programs for children from Pre-K through Grade 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Community Center. Registration forms can be found at provincetown-ma.gov. Tuesday, Feb. […]
KITCHEN TABLE
Homemade Ravioli with Spinach and Ricotta
Love lessons learned from making fresh pasta
Making pasta can teach you a lot about love. Like relationships, fresh pasta requires both enthusiasm and patience. It certainly can be frustrating. Primarily, though, pasta’s lessons concern the development […]
GALLERY
Roadside Finds That Fit a Small Space
Setting the scene in 700 square feet
Saudade is a Portuguese word that roughly translates as “yearning for a lost time.” Marisa Felton uses the word as she describes gatherings at her childhood home in Provincetown, now […]
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, Feb. 11 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass. Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
WARRIORS WATCH
Track Championships This Weekend
A weekly preview of Nauset High sports
Note: Team records are listed of the Independent’s deadline Thursday, Feb. 13 Boys basketball: The Warriors (9-7) host Senior Night against the Cape Cod Academy Seahawks at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, […]
FAST LANES
Warriors Prevail Despite Loss of Pool
Nauset High swimmers competed in the state sectionals this past weekend
EASTHAM — The Nauset High swimming and diving team has been without its home pool at Willy’s Gym for most of the season, but that hasn’t stopped it from competing […]
MOVEMENT
The Last-Minute Pre-Ski Workout
Feel better on the slopes and afterwards
One way I cope with February is to plan an annual trip up north for skiing. This time, I had a moment of doubt as I recalled day two of […]
STEAMERS
“Gumshoe Crab”
Gumshoe Crab by A. Crock
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 […]
