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Diane Nash is eager to chat with residents and answer questions about mental health concerns. She can be reached at 508-945-5107. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO

Aging Can Bring Mental Health Challenges, But Resources Are Available

CHATHAM – Life can be hard — and sometimes, it seems the more living a person has done, the more challenges can accumulate. Luckily, mental health...

Recovery Coach Program Coming To Orleans Paid Through Opioid...

ORLEANS – A recovery coach will soon begin working in town to help residents struggling with substance abuse disorder, as well as their families.On...

Surfboards are on display inside 44 Main St. as part of this year’s Boards in the Stores fundraiser. Proceeds will support both the Orleans Chamber of Commerce and participating local artists. RYAN BRAY PHOTOS

Orleans Chamber Readies Boards In The Stores For Year Three

ORLEANS - Inside the community center building at 44 Main St., an array of customized surfboards adorn the walls. Each one represents a slice of...

Cape and Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois presents his annual update at the May 12 Brewster Select Board meeting. COURTESY PHOTO

District Attorney Seeks Funding For New Elder Abuse Program

Earlier this month, the Brewster Select Board sent a letter to Senator Julian Cyr, D-Truro, in support of additional state funding for the District...

Ticks are hard to see and can carry Lyme disease. FILE PHOTO

Health Page: Tick Season Is Here, Parents Warned To Protect Children

As warmer weather arrives on Cape Cod, the risk of tick bites and the serious illnesses they can cause increases. Among the most vulnerable are...

Catherine Bieri and Ron Reddick converted the pool at the former Chatham Health and Swim Club into a comfortable seating area for Three Fins patrons. TIM WOOD PHOTO

New Dining Choices On The Lower Cape

As we ramp up to the summer season — Memorial Day is just a little more than a week away — we take a look at a number of new restaurants that have...

Outer Cape Health Services’ Harwich Port offices. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO

Health Page: Wequassett Guests Support Outer Cape Health Services

HARWICH PORT – Lounging on the patio overlooking Pleasant Bay, vacationers at the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club would be forgiven for not...

Will Chatham’s July 4 parade attract the same size crowds it usually does, given the economic and political uncertainty gripping the nation? FILE PHOTO

Chambers Upbeat But Cautious About Summer Season

Despite considerable uncertainty over the country’s economy and the prospect of a falloff in international visitors, especially from Canada, local...

From left, Ruth McNaughton, Rebecca Spinner and Jim Monti speak with seniors about the best way to plan for the future. MACKENZIE BLUE PHOTO

Seniors Get Advice On Planning For The Future

It’s never too early to start planning for your future, and relying on local specialists can help you make informative decisions to prioritize your...

Healthcare Providers Battle Addiction With Innovation - Initiatives...

The problem is acute: in 2023, Barnstable County reported 72 opioid-related overdose deaths, and a recent survey showed that more than 40 percent...

Jenn Allard will celebrate the 10th anniversary of her business, Mainsail Events and Marketing, in April. RYAN BRAY PHOTOS

Business Page: 10 Years In, It's Smooth Sailing For Mainsail Events...

Jenn Allard knew it was time. After more than a decade coordinating and managing events at Chatham Bars Inn, the Eastham native and longtime...

The Family Pantry of Cape Cod’s Healthy Meals in Motion program brings groceries right to area councils on aging. FILE PHOTO

There’s Help For Seniors Facing Financial Difficulties

The situation of a Chatham senior facing difficulty paying ever-increasing property taxes recently brought to the attention of the select board...

Kristen Siminski, left, and Molly Ives of the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod first brought “Paving the Path to Wellness” to Falmouth in the fall. The program is wrapping up an eight-week session in Orleans on March 6. PHOTO COURTESY KRISTEN SIMINSKI

Cape VNA Brings Wellness Program To Region

ORLEANS – For 20 years, Kristen Siminski approached healthcare in the traditional sense. A seasoned physical therapist, she worked at Cape Cod...

Liza Bertini. COURTESY PHOTO

Business Page: Ocean Edge Expands Holistic Retreat Offerings

February 21, 2025

BREWSTER – Liza Bertini, the new retreat sales manager at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club, wants to share the benefits of wellness programs year...

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February’s A Short Month – But Long On Activities For Seniors

February 13, 2025

From dancing and gardening to cooking and card playing, there’s no shortage of activities for Lower Cape seniors this month. Some activities...

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