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An article will appear on the warrant for November’s special town meeting seeking $450,000 for work on the community center at 44 Main St. But the select board voted 3-2 Sept. 30 against recommending that voters approve the measure. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Additional Capital Funding Sought For 44 Main St.

October 8, 2026

ORLEANS – Planning for the future of the community center building at 44 Main St. has stalled in recent years. But a request to earmark additional...

G. Love and Special Sauce once again lead the lineup for this year’s Outermost Roots and Blues Festival, slated for Oct. 10 in the upper parking lot of Nauset Beach. FILE PHOTO

Outermost Festival Returns To Nauset Beach

October 8, 2026

ORLEANS – It’s almost Columbus Day weekend, which in Orleans means it’s time to head to the beach. This year’s Outermost Roots and Blues Festival...

Captain Hap Farrell, left, and Orleans Harbormaster Nate Sears discuss plans for Farrell to transfer his charter boat slip in Rock Harbor with the select board Sept. 23. Farrell is retiring from the harbor charter fleet after 46 years. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Longtime Charter Boat Captain Retires

October 7, 2026

ORLEANS – A fixture of the Rock Harbor charter fishing fleet has retired, but efforts were made last month to keep the slip as part of the...

Judy Lindahl resigned at the end of September as executive director of the Orleans Chamber of Commerce. FILE PHOTO

Lindahl Resigns As Chamber Director

October 7, 2026

ORLEANS – The Orleans Chamber of Commerce is under new leadership after the resignation of its executive director last month. Judy Lindahl informed...

Orleans Conservation Agent John Jannell, center, cuts a ceremonial ribbon celebrating the new agricultural barn at Putnam Farm on Oct. 1. RYAN BRAY PHOTOS

At Putnam Farm, Partnerships Are Growing

October 7, 2026

ORLEANS – For Katie Wibby, the numbers tell the tale. The demand for food from the Lower Cape Outreach council, of which Wibby is executive...

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Orleans Man Sentenced For Sexual Assault Of A Minor

October 1, 2026

BARNSTABLE – An Orleans man was found guilty by a Barnstable Superior Court jury last week of sexually abusing a minor.Richard Alberts, 76, was...

Work continues on the renovation of Eldredge Park in Orleans. The select board last week accepted the resignation of the chair of the town's recreation advisory committee, which has been instrumental in planning for the project. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO

Support Voiced For Former Rec Chair

October 1, 2026

ORLEANS – Public support was voiced for the town’s former recreation advisory committee chair last week, while some also criticized the town for...

The Orleans select board is working toward a bylaw that would regulate the hours of operation for commercial landscapers in town. The bylaw would also prohibit the commercial use of gas-powered leaf blowers. FILE PHOTO

Orleans May Regulate Landscaping, Leaf blower Noise

September 30, 2026

ORLEANS – The town could be working its way toward an all-out commercial ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers, but not likely until the...

Jimmy Mitrokostas of Cooke’s Seafood addresses concerns about how much water might be used as part of the proposed Governor Prence housing redevelopment before the zoning board on Sept. 23. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Water Use Cited As A Concern In Prence Review

September 30, 2026

ORLEANS – Amidst persistent drought conditions, does the town have enough water to support the proposed 78-unit housing development planned for the...

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...

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