EASTHAM — I used to think that bingo was simple. Listen to the numbers as they’re called. Mark them if you see them. Five in a row means you’re a […]
Community
Stories that need telling, about the people—past and present—of this place.
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MOVEMENT
Making a Comeback, the Careful Way
Lessons from an athlete’s slow and steady recovery from Lyme disease
My friend Andy has always been a good athlete. He loves running, skiing, and tennis — and he does them all well. He was also extremely lucky, rarely getting injured. […]
SAVED SPACE
A Crowdsourcing Campaign to Preserve a Book Store
The owner of Womencrafts is raising money to purchase the shop’s building
PROVINCETOWN — Soon after Michelle Axelson got the bad news — the building that houses Womencrafts, her business at 376 Commercial St., was to be put on the market — […]
ACTIVISM
A Statewide Trek to Protest Dobbs Ruling
Andrew Fitch walked 325 miles in 24 days, ending in Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN — Andrew Fitch of North Adams was troubled on June 24 when he heard that the Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed abortion rights across the […]
CAPE COD BASEBALL
With 2 Big Wins, Firebirds Look to Playoffs
Both Division leaders fall to Orleans as season winds down
ORLEANS — The Firebirds picked up two of the most important late-season wins possible by beating Yarmouth-Dennis and Hyannis on back-to-back nights this week. Both opponents sit on top of […]
DESIGN
Creating Works That ‘Take the Place of Things’
How two Outer Cape logos have settled into our visual vocabularies
The Nike swoosh; McDonald’s golden arches; the Macintosh apple. These designs are deeply ingrained in our visual vocabularies, recognized in a space where image and commerce mingle. “Logos take the […]
THE MOVIES
After 65 Years, the Wellfleet Drive-In Is Still a Classic
For reasons that are a bit mysterious, the Cape’s last drive-in survives
WELLFLEET — On summer evenings before dusk, the parade of cars begins. Minivans, pick-up trucks, Volkswagen buses, and sedans inch down the long driveway of the Wellfleet Drive-In Theater. They […]
CAPE LEAGUE BASEBALL
Firebirds Scramble to Make Playoffs
A win at Chatham keeps their hopes alive
ORLEANS — The Firebirds halted a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win at Chatham on Monday. They were scheduled to play Bourne on Tuesday and at Yarmouth-Dennis on Wednesday. […]
FIREBIRDS PROFILE
A Designated Hitter Who ‘Plays the Right Way’
Luke Keaschall is happy to be back for a second summer with Orleans
EASTHAM — Luke Keaschall recognized his passion for baseball early on. The 19-year-old infielder from Watsonville, Calif. is playing for the Orleans Firebirds for the second year this summer. Though […]
FIREBIRDS PROFILE
Cape Baseball Is All Fun for Connor Burns
The Californian is one of the top defensive catchers in the country
ORLEANS — Californian Connor Burns, one of three catchers for the Orleans Firebirds this summer, has a grueling schedule. He’s up early every day to head for Nauset Fitness, where […]
TAKING OUR LICKS
The Sweetest Scoops of the Season
The Indie staff picks favorites from salted caramel chocolate pretzel to tangerine. What’s yours?
“Let’s skip it this year,” said K.C. Myers, feeling jaded about the ice cream survey. “We’ve tasted it all before.” But that was before summer really heated up, before the […]
FAMILY VALUES
For LGBTQ Families, a Week That Brings ‘a Sigh of Relief’
Stacey Stevenson wants to ‘fight for, not fight against’
PROVINCETOWN — When Stacey and Cheralyn Stevenson first visited Provincetown during last summer’s Family Week, their sons Duke and London, who were six, immediately noticed the pride flags, the Black […]
STORIES
Drag Queen Story Hour Gives Mainstream Songs a Twist
Lil Miss Hot Mess’s joyful approach to challenges
PROVINCETOWN — When she reads aloud to children, Lil Miss Hot Mess often finds herself singing. At first, bursting into song with kids was just a way to make story […]
KICK KICK
Swimming Lessons on Outer Cape Are Hot Commodity
Towns need more instructors
Most of the 85 children in Provincetown’s recreation program this year don’t know how to swim, according to Recreation Director Brandon Motta. In 2020 (the most recent year for which […]
CAPE COD BASEBALL
Four Firebirds Named to All-Star Team
Orleans blanks Cotuit and Harwich
ORLEANS — The Firebirds had four players named to the Cape Cod Baseball League East Division All-Star Team on Monday. The All-Star Game is scheduled for Saturday, July 23 at […]
