It’s a warm Tuesday morning in Provincetown and artist Paul Rizzo is wearing knee-high athletic socks with garters, a royal blue vintage speedo, a black leather chest harness, and a […]
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STRANGE BIRD
A Cardinal Squawks for Some
Others cover their ears when the Firebirds’ unofficial mascot yells
ORLEANS — George Hoskey has a low, gravelly voice that draws strength from his diaphragm. If he pulls it taut, he can release a piercing squawk. A friend once measured […]
PROVINCETOWN, JUNE 19
‘Challenging Times, Baby,’ but a Positive Vibe
Juneteenth is celebrated at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House
PROVINCETOWN — More than 100 people gathered under clear skies at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House for the annual Juneteenth cookout on Thursday — an afternoon that served up burgers […]
WELLFLEET, JUNE 19
Art, Storytime, and a Bouncy House for Juneteenth
Wellfleet has its first celebration of the national holiday of Black liberation
WELLFLEET — When the First Congregational Church and a local group, ArtPeaceMakers, hosted the town’s first public Juneteenth celebration last Thursday, they wanted it to be fun. That meant “bouncy […]
CAPE COD SOCCER LEAGUE
Breakers Beat Napoli in Second Consecutive Shutout
Fans clamor for bicycle kicks, but Wellfleet remains methodical
EASTHAM — When the Wellfleet Breakers took the field against Cape Cod Soccer League newcomers Napoli Hyannis on June 22, the difference between the two teams was stark. Napoli’s blue-striped […]
NO KINGS
Views From ‘No Kings’ Protests in Eastham, Provincetown, and Boston
Reporting and photos by Odie Adelson-Grodberg, Grace E. Yoon, and Samuel A. Church
American flags were the most common symbol at Eastham protest EASTHAM — Demonstrators at the “No Kings” protest here on June 14 seemed surprised by the size and intense spirit […]
SUMMER JOURNALISM FELLOWS
This Year’s Summer Fellows
The Provincetown Independent’s four summer fellows, supported by the Local Journalism Project, have arrived and will be working at the newspaper through mid-August. We invited them to introduce themselves on […]
CENTENARIANS
Truro’s Anne Irwin Turns 100
An Outer Cape life full of books, art, play readings, music, and volunteering
TRURO — Anne Irwin wishes that people were more curious about her living room. After 100 years on Earth, 89 summers on the Cape, and 35 years of living in […]
CAPE COD BASEBALL
Firebirds Win Season Opener in 10 Innings
Chris Barr and Abbrie Covarrubias hustle the team to victory
ORLEANS — At 8 a.m. last Saturday, welcome signs of summer were visible at Eldredge Park. Despite a lingering chill and under overcast skies, the first blankets and beach chairs […]
BOYS LACROSSE
Nauset Falls to Falmouth in Final Four
A season to be proud of ends on a disappointing note
BARNSTABLE — A captivating season for the Nauset boys lacrosse team that included a march to an unprecedented second consecutive Final Four appearance, came to an abrupt end on June […]
REVELRY
Celebrating ‘As Loudly As We Can’
Views from Pride parades in Provincetown and Washington, D.C.
Provincetown personalities Austin Tyler and Mackenzie hosted the town’s Pride celebration over the past weekend. On June 7, after a rally on the steps of town hall, revelers made the […]
IMMIGRATION
Amid Threats to Foreign Students, a Harvard Choir Sings in Provincetown
New scrutiny at airports means international travel is a risk for visa holders
PROVINCETOWN — The Trump administration’s increased pressure on student visa holders nationwide — and its all-out campaign against Harvard — came into view in Provincetown last week when the Harvard […]
HISTORIC
New Wing Is Set to Open at 1869 Schoolhouse Museum
The reconstruction fulfills hopes for the building envisioned decades ago
EASTHAM — With a new wing added over the winter, this town’s old yellow schoolhouse, which now serves as its museum, run by the local historical society, has been restored […]
CLASS OF 2025
Nauset Seniors Celebrate Their Graduation in a New Space
‘We are blueprints in motion,’ says the class president
EASTHAM — Nauset Regional High School’s seniors — 203 of them — marched from the school’s new auditorium down a hall lined with applauding teachers and into the new gymnasium […]
BOYS LACROSSE
Warriors Win Two to Advance to Final Four
Jack Peno notches 7 goals to power Nauset over Nashoba, 16-10
EASTHAM — Spurred by freshman attackman Jack Peno’s five-goal first-period outburst, the second-seeded Nauset Warriors (17-4) defeated Nashoba 16-10 to reach the Division 3 Final Four in boys lacrosse for […]
