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The Celebrate Our Waters sailing event at Pleasant Bay Community Boating Sept. 19 created memories for more than 60 people of all ages who experienced the beauty and thrill of Pleasant Bay on skippered catboat sails throughout the day as part of the Orleans Pond Coalition town-wide event. “We’re thankful for our PBCB Partners who donated staff and resources, furthering our mutual outreach goals,” said Orleans Pond Coalition board member Wendy Scofield (right). “Our nonprofit organizations care deeply about the health of our local waterways.” Staff members Madison Valente (left) and Maggie Braz welcomed community members to PBCB’s waterfront for free sails. COURTESY PHOTOS

Celebrating The Waters On The Water

September 24, 2026

Orleans Police Chief Scott MacDonald addresses the select board Sept. 9 about plans to incorporate body-worn cameras into the police department. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Orleans Police Chief: Time Has Come For Body Cameras

September 24, 2026

ORLEANS – Scott MacDonald wasn’t about to rush into bringing body camera technology into the Orleans Police Department. But as the technology...

A citizens’ petition article has been drafted for November’s special town meeting in Orleans seeking to establish total maximum daily load standards for nitrogen entering the Nauset Estuary. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO

Petitioners Push For Nitrogen Metrics For Nauset Estuary

September 23, 2026

ORLEANS – A petition prepared for November’s special town meeting seeks to direct the town to work with the state to develop a target for the...

Orleans police are conducting their own investigation into an alleged domestic incident that occurred in Dennis in August involving Officer Dylan Reid. FILE PHOTO

Charges Dropped Against Orleans Officer

September 23, 2026

ORLEANS – Charges against an Orleans police officer were dismissed last week in Orleans District Court, but the officer remains under...

Front to back, Marion Currier, Jonah Richardson and Narielys Rivera head inside for their first day of the 2026-2027 school year at Orleans Elementary School Sept. 8. COURTESY PHOTOS

They’re Back!: Students Return To Orleans Elementary School

September 17, 2026

“Sunset on the Bay” by Steve Director.

Photo Exhibit Enhances This Year’s ‘Celebrate Our Waters,’...

September 16, 2026

Ever wondered what inspires so many photographers to shoot scenes of Cape Cod? A curated photography exhibition at Snows Library during the month...

25 Years Later, Orleans Remembers Sept. 11

September 16, 2026

ORLEANS – Everyone has a story about Sept. 11, 2001. Orleans Fire Chief Geof Deering, who at the time was just six months into his career with the...

Peter Gori is in the process of selling Nauset Farms, which he purchased in 2023. Cameron and Tyler Hadfield, owners of The Rail and operators of the Barley Neck, have been hired to manage the market under new ownership. FILE PHOTO

Sale Of Nauset Farms In The Works, Hadfields To Manage

September 16, 2026

ORLEANS – A new era is set to get underway at Nauset Farms. Owner Peter Gori is in the process of selling the popular East Orleans market, which he...

A lawsuit has been filed against the Nauset Regional school district, the regional school committee and administrators at Nauset Regional High School alleging that a Black student was driven to attempt suicide over racial bullying he endured at the middle school. FILE PHOTO

Lawsuit: Racial Bullying Led To Student's Suicide Attempt

September 10, 2026

ORLEANS – A lawsuit filed last week in U.S. District Court alleges that a student was driven to attempt suicide because of racial bullying he...

As summer turns to fall, flip flops will soon be set aside for sneakers and boots. RYAN BRAY PHOTOS

Waving Goodbye To Summer

September 10, 2026

ORLEANS – The weather was far too good to keep people off of Nauset Beach last Friday. But at the start of the long Labor Day weekend, a hint of...

A working group sat down with the developers behind the proposed Governor Prence housing development last week to address concerns regarding building massing and design and parking. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Residents, Developers Discuss Changes To Prence Plan

September 10, 2026

ORLEANS – After a series of sometimes contentious hearings before the zoning board of appeals over the proposed redevelopment of the former...

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation unveiled design renderings for a new Sagamore Bridge in July. MASSDOT GRAPHIC

As Bridge Replacement Work Nears, Officials Stand Ready

September 9, 2026

Imagine a Sagamore Bridge with wider lanes, dedicated lanes of travel on and off Cape and space for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. It’s coming...

Work to renovate Eldredge Park continues to advance in Orleans. FILE PHOTO

Anonymous Donation Made To Eldredge Park Project

September 9, 2026

ORLEANS – Funding for the first phase of work to renovate Eldredge Park got a boost last week thanks to an unknown source. The select board on Aug....

Select board Chair Mefford Runyon and Town Manager Kim Newman honor Todd Bunzick with the town’s Make Waves award during the board’s meeting Aug. 26. Bunzick retired in June as water and sewer superintendent after a 36-year career with the water department. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Former Water Superintendent Honored

September 3, 2026

ORLEANS – Thirty-six years to the day since he started work in the town’s water department, Todd Bunzick was given his flowers by the select board...

After 36 years in business in downtown Orleans, Maglebee’s will close sometime this fall. “We don’t have a final date yet,” said Laura Magleby, who founded the store in 1990. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Closing Time For Maglebee’s

September 3, 2026

ORLEANS – In so many ways, it was business as usual recently inside Maglebee’s. The long-running boutique on Main Street was busy, with customers...

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