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A dead bird on Harding’s Beach in Chatham. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO

More Dead Birds Found On Beaches

February 4, 2025

CHATHAM – With public health and state wildlife officials on high alert for cases of bird flu, local officials are still retrieving dead birds...

A swastika and other graffiti was spray-painted on a house under construction in Chatham. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Swastika Painted On Front Door Of House; Town Condemns Hateful Crime

January 30, 2025

CHATHAM – Local officials are strongly condemning the person or people who spray-painted a swastika and other graffiti on a house under...

Dann Jung and Liz McCarte practice CPR.

Chatham Holds Community Health Festival

January 29, 2025

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Community Center Director Carolyn Carey with some of the prizes that will be given out during the facility's 25 anniversary celebration next month.

Harwich Community Center Celebrates A Quarter Century

January 29, 2025

HARWICH – The community center will be hopping throughout the month of February with daily events celebrating its 25th birthday. There was a soft...

Matt Sutphin uses a slice of a large shade tree cut down on Friday in Harwich Center to demonstrate to the select board the tree's good health. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Harwich Center Tree Removal Protested

January 29, 2025

HARWICH – Matt Sutphin has been active over the past year trying to save trees in Harwich Center. Trees with roots beneath the brick sidewalk in...

Julie Kavanagh, right, stepped down as select board chair on Monday. Vice chair Jeffrey Handler, left, will serve as chair on an interim basis. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Kavanagh Steps Down As Chair, Won't Run For Re-election

January 28, 2025

HARWICH – Select Board Chair Julie Kavanagh stepped down as chair Monday and said she will not be a candidate for re-election in May. No decision...

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As sewering continues in the area of Meetinghouse Pond, town officials are looking ahead to the start of the third phase of sewer work. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Phase 3 Sewer Funding Request Slated For May Town Meeting

January 30, 2025

ORLEANS – As construction on the second phase of sewering enters its final stages, the town is gearing up for the start of the third phase of...

Tony Davis, owner of Arey's Pond Boat Yard in Orleans, captains a 22-foot XFC catboat that the boat yard custom built for a client. Davis will make a presentation on how the boat was made during this weekend’s Boat Builders Show on Cape Cod in Hyannis. PHOTO COURTESY TYLER FIELDS

Hyannis Show Sheds Light On Custom Boat Building

January 29, 2025

ORLEANS – Four years ago, a customer came to Tony Davis with a very specific challenge. Build one of the fastest catboats that’s ever sailed. “So...

The Orleans select board last week voted to stand behind the historical commission’s vote from November to impose a demolition delay bylaw on a property on Standish Road, but with a six-month delay instead of a year. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Select Board Upholds Demolition Delay Decision

January 29, 2025

ORLEANS – The select board last week unanimously voted to stand behind a decision from the town’s historical commission in November to impose a...

Chris Collins, victim of the DC plane crash that killed 67 people. PHOTO PROVIDED BY CANA DUNLAP PHOTOGRAPHY

DC Plane Crash Victim Had Brewster Ties

January 31, 2025

Chris Collins, a frequent Brewster visitor, was one of the passengers on the American Airlines plane that collided with an Army Black Hawk...

The Young Company’s performance of “This Restless House: Agamemnon’s Return” begins Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. COURTESY PHOTO

Cape Rep’s Young Company Returns To The Stage

January 30, 2025

BREWSTER – Over the last nine years, the Cape Rep Theatre has been supporting young actors with the Young Company (YoCo), a free program for...

Town Manager Peter Lombardi and Assistant Town Manager Donna Kalinick join the select board in supporting the new Public Service Award. Pictured from left, back row: Lombardi, Kalinick and David Whitney. Front: Cindy Bingham, Amanda Bebrin, Dr. Mary Chaffee and Ned Chatelaine. COURTESY PHOTO

Select Board Introduces New Public Service Award

January 29, 2025

BREWSTER – In its 2025-2026 strategic plan, the select board issued a new goal: to strengthen town government volunteer engagement and recognition...

In spite of below freezing temperatures, my hellebore is still flowering. MARY RICHMOND PHOTO

Nature Connection: Thinking About Spring

February 1, 2025

On this cold winter morning I have many thoughts running through my brain, but for now I’m going to think about spring. It’s well below freezing on...

Honoring Messina At the CAC 2025 Opening Show
--- Recently retired Creative Arts Center board of directors member Joan-Ellen Messina was honored at the 2025 Opening Show in mid-January. Messina has served the board for over 15 years in multiple capacities including treasure and president. She has been a vital asset to the success of the center over the years. Shown here, from left, are former executive director Angela Zoni Mault, Messina, President Justin Alex and current Executive Director Amy Middleton. COURTESY PHOTO

Parting Shots Jan. 23 2025

January 30, 2025

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David Currier and Spencer Knowles in front of the “Flower Market” holding their 2024 Choice Award for Best Cannabis Dispensary.

Minding Your Business - Seaside Cannabis Co.

January 30, 2025

Seaside Cannabis Co.“Award-winning cannabis ‘deli’ experienceWith cold beverages, fresh flower and tasty edibles”14 Lots Hollow...

Marilyn Holland Allen

January 30, 2025

Marilyn Holland Allen passed away on January 11, 2025, in Orleans, Massachusetts after a brief illness. She was 91. She was born in Thompsonville,...

Joseph William ‘Bill’ Bello

January 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Joseph William “Bill” Bello, a proud Navy veteran, who passed away...

Claire Ann Pedicini

January 30, 2025

Claire Ann Pedicini, née Parrington, died peacefully at her Cape Cod home on January 14, 2025, surrounded by those who cared for and loved her...

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High School Sports

Nauset junior Emily Decker, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring against Falmouth. BRAD JOYAL PHOTOS

Nauset-Monomoy Girls Hockey Searching For Consistency Ahead Of...

January 29, 2025

FALMOUTH – Nauset-Monomoy girls hockey coach Zach Wells believes the Warriors have another gear they can reach. After suffering a 6-3 loss at...

Ernie FC, a futsal team composed of local high school players, competed in the U-19 Northeast Regional Futsal Championship on Jan. 17 to 20 at Starland Sports Complex in Hanover. The team included Harwich brothers Ryan, Tate and Derek Laramee and was coached by their father, Jason. COURTESY PHOTO

Laramee Brothers Represent Harwich In Northeast Regional Futsal...

January 29, 2025

HARWICH – For the past three years, Harwich natives Ryan and Tate Laramee have showcased their brotherly bond while leading the Monomoy boys soccer...

Cape Cod Tech sophomore Anthony Bartlett drives to the basket against Norfolk Aggie on Thursday in Harwich. BRAD JOYAL PHOTOS

Cape Tech Boys Basketball Establishing Defensive Identity

January 29, 2025

HARWICH – The Cape Tech boys basketball team has established an identity under first-year coach Kevin Furey. The team’s commitment begins at the...

Athlete of the Week

Cape Cod Tech sophomore Anthony Bartlett has established himself as a leader for the Crusaders boys basketball team. BRAD JOYAL PHOTO

Athlete Of The Week: Anthony Bartlett

January 29, 2025

HARWICH – It’s not often that underclassmen are counted on to play pivotal roles to help lead varsity programs. Cape Cod Tech sophomore Anthony...

Our View: Communications

January 30, 2025

Most of our local towns have adopted emergency notification systems that allow residents to sign up to be notified of road closures, water breaks,...

You Guest It: It Takes Time To Do What’s Right

January 29, 2025

Right after Thanksgiving, my sixth grade son came down with respiratory symptoms. We brought him to Boston Children’s Hospital several times over...

You Guest It: Don’t Destroy West Harwich Baptist Church

January 29, 2025

The town finds itself in a terrible situation regarding the pending demolition of the West Harwich Baptist Church. The clock must be stopped, and...

A dead bird on Harding’s Beach in Chatham. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO

More Dead Birds Found On Beaches

February 4, 2025

CHATHAM – With public health and state wildlife officials on high alert for cases of bird flu, local officials are still retrieving dead birds...

In spite of below freezing temperatures, my hellebore is still flowering. MARY RICHMOND PHOTO

Nature Connection: Thinking About Spring

February 1, 2025

On this cold winter morning I have many thoughts running through my brain, but for now I’m going to think about spring. It’s well below freezing on...

Chris Collins, victim of the DC plane crash that killed 67 people. PHOTO PROVIDED BY CANA DUNLAP PHOTOGRAPHY

DC Plane Crash Victim Had Brewster Ties

January 31, 2025

Chris Collins, a frequent Brewster visitor, was one of the passengers on the American Airlines plane that collided with an Army Black Hawk...

The earthquake was recorded by seismographs at Boston College's Weston Observatory. COURTESY GRAPHIC

Maine Earthquake Felt Here

January 27, 2025

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake off the Maine seacoast Monday morning was felt by a number of people on Cape Cod. The temblor, which caused no apparent...

Chatham Jewelers 2 Jan 2025

Southcoast Health

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