Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, July 11 included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
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ASTRAL PROJECTIONS
Navigating Summer’s All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
If your cup overflows, maybe it’s time to fill someone else’s
It’s feast or famine out here on the Outer Cape. For many, right now is the feast. There is so much going on, it can be daunting. Maybe it’s like […]
CENTENARIANS
On July 4, Joseph Pellegrino Turns 100
A World War II veteran and Wellfleet legend reflects on a life well lived
WELLFLEET — Joseph Pellegrino, the World War II veteran, former selectman, and builder who turned 100 on July 4, can recall the milestones of his life with striking accuracy. Aug. […]
MEET THE MAKER
Bob Korn Knows When the Light Is Right
A printmaker who still believes ‘a photograph is not a photograph until it’s a print’
EASTHAM — Bob Korn’s long career spans the seismic shift from analog to digital photography. But through seemingly endless changes in technology, he remains committed to the importance of the […]
A TIME TO SOW
In Wellfleet, Hats Are a Summer Tradition
Oyster farmers set out cement-coated contraptions to catch the season’s larvae
WELLFLEET — When those perfectly shucked oysters show up at your table, and you lift the shell, tilt your head back, and let that sweet, briny bivalve slide between your […]
NIGHTLIFE
Undeterred by Ubiquitous Ursines, Sappho Comes to Bear Week
New York’s Cubbyhole will pop up in Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN — Since the Pied Bar at 193A Commercial St. closed in 2018, this gay mecca has been without a dedicated lesbian space. But for one night only on Monday, […]
THE ESSENTIALS
Julia Child’s Picnic With Henri and Paul
A tart made with onions, herbs, and (no shame here) a frozen puff pastry crust
An oddly familiar voice on the phone said, “I’ve received your letter and would very much like to contribute to your cookbook.” Momentarily stunned, I caught my breath as she […]
ON THE WATER
In a Kayak, Sitting Eye Level With Nature
Close encounters with fiddler crabs, marsh grasses, ocean waves, and lily pads
I found my used kayak in Deerfield, on the last leg of my drive to Provincetown from my college in Middletown, Conn. After helping me load the scratch-covered boat into […]
THE ICE CREAM REPORT
Scooping Up Comfort in Cups and Cones
Where to find the twists and frills in our ice cream universe
Ice cream time is best when you’re on the way home from the beach. Or sitting under the night sky. It is ideal licked for dinner, though it is also […]
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CAPE BASEBALL LEAGUE
Firebirds’ Oyama Paces League With .365 Average
Olmstead’s single gives Orleans a walk-off win over Wareham
ORLEANS — The Firebirds were hovering just below .500 with a 9-10 record on Monday, which put them in third place in the Cape Cod Baseball League’s East Division behind […]
WE LOVE A PARADE
The Outer Cape’s July 4th Parades
Eastham, July 3 Wellfleet, July 4 Provincetown, July 4
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Cooler Water Turns the Bass On, Big Time
Bluefish and tuna have arrived; the fin whales didn’t stay
Striped bass fishing remains uncharacteristically hot as we head into July. Typically, what happens is that July comes with higher water temperatures, which slow down the bass’s metabolism. As the […]
ASTRAL PROJECTIONS
Bear Week Brings Optimism
With a little help from your friends
I try not to be too biased about summer’s celebrations, but this week I’m throwing that out the window: I love Bear Week. But even those of us who love […]
PARADES AND FIREWORKS
The Outer Cape Celebrates the Fourth of July
On the morning of July 4, residents and visitors will have to decide between parades held in Provincetown, Wellfleet, and Orleans. Those without a town allegiance might want to know […]
