MILLION-YEAR PICNICIn View This Week By Edward Miller Aug 24, 2022 The Independent’s astronomy columnist, Justin Samaha, set up his telescope at Wellfleet Harbor on Aug. 18 and invited passersby to look at Saturn’s rings and moons. Cecilia Ware of Bedford, N.H. was happy to accept, with a boost from her father. (Photo by Ed Miller) CAT FEAT North Eastham resident Carl Bechgaard and his catboat Spinach sail in the 30th Annual Arey’s Pond Cat Gathering on Aug. 20. Close to 100 boats sailed from Little Pleasant Bay through the Narrows and into Pleasant Bay for this year’s event, which benefits the Friends of Pleasant Bay. (Photo by Nancy Bloom) This page is available to subscribers. Click here to sign in or get access.