The pictured shrub, scientifically classified as Viburnum nudum — presumably for the smoothness of its shoots — has endured many a christening. Someone more focused on its fruit than its […]
Visual Stories
ROAD TRIP
Far Out Is Closer Than You Think
In Orleans, a foray into vinyl, potato power, and other ways to change the world
I didn’t think I needed the potato clock. I mean, everything I really need is close by: I can buy my printer paper across the street from here. If I […]
ASTRAL PROJECTIONS
Seek to Be Challenged
Not everyone who offers soothing advice has your best interests in mind
No matter what your sign, you’ll find yourself assessing your social circle. Now’s a time for asking yourself who you’ll allow in — and whom you should keep at arm’s […]
ROAD TRIP
Far Out Is Closer Than You Think
In Orleans, a foray into vinyl, potato power, and other ways to change the world
I didn’t think I needed the potato clock. I mean, everything I really need is close by: I can buy my printer paper across the street from here. If I […]
FOOD REVOLUTION
Alice Waters Makes Asparagus Great Again
Eastham’s former glory vegetable is at home with scallions and buckwheat noodles
I miss the things I used to worry about. Those anxieties seem so pleasant in retrospect. One of the main things I used to like to mull in the years […]
MEET THE MAKER
The Type That Lasts
On centuries-old presses, David Smith prints like he means it
When David Smith steps hard on the treadle of his Chandler & Price 10-by-15-inch platen press, it begins to churn energetically, like a many-appendaged ocean animal. The press, built in […]
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Another Weekend, Another Storm
Flounder persist, stripers arrive, and there are new rules for recreational bluefin tuna fishing
Another weekend storm has hampered our efforts to get out there and go fishing. This time, south to southwest winds gusting to 35 m.p.h. and rain stifled any idea of […]
CONNECTIONS
Familiar Faces
Taylor Fox sets out to document the people of Cape Cod, one portrait at a time
Every Wednesday morning and Thursday evening, Orleans artist Taylor Fox breaks down his studio at The 204 — the cultural center in Harwich — pushing furniture and supplies to the […]
THIS WILD CAPE
Birds’ Lives
Considering the least tern’s nesting strategy, a birdwatcher gets beyond his checklist
It’s June, and everybody’s nesting. Or at least everybody who’s here for the season. If you’ve been watching birds, you’ve been busy keeping track of what birds are around and […]
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 3 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
GIRLS LACROSSE
Nauset Holds Off Archbishop Williams in 1st Round of Playoffs
Julia Kipperman nets 12 in 17-15 win
EASTHAM — At halftime of Nauset’s first round Division 3 game with Archbishop Williams on May 29, it was clear that the Archies were going to have to find a […]
BOYS LACROSSE
Warriors Roll in Tournament Opener
Nauset defeats Montachusett RVT, 20-6
EASTHAM — Nauset’s first-round Division 3 state tournament game looked to be a mismatch on paper, and it turned out to be one in reality. The 2nd-seeded Warriors began what […]
NATURAL SELECTION
The Way to Groove Me, Cherry
Prunus, the cherry genus, is second only to Quercus, the oaks, when it comes to providing essential wildlife services, as they say, to birds and insects. (Photo by Joe Beuerlein)Prunus […]
MEET THE MAKERS
What Is Fashion?
Two local designers listen to fabrics and sew clothes that wearers make their own
Jessica Abernethy endeavors to be a good listener — at least, when it’s textiles that are doing the talking. “I always let the fabric talk to me,” she says. In […]
ASTRAL PROJECTIONS
Take Comfort and Give It
Jupiter is at home in Cancer
The pressure valve gets a much-needed release with several transits underway this week. Venus leaves Aries and enters its home sign of Taurus, and both Mercury and Jupiter move from […]
