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Former Truro Town Manager Darrin Tangeman has conditionally been hired as Orleans’ new finance director, pending a background check and contract negotiations. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Orleans Taps Former Truro Manager As Finance Director

August 28, 2025

ORLEANS – The town has a new finance director. The select board on Aug. 20 unanimously voted in support of hiring Darrin Tangeman for the role...

New Superintendent Takes The Reins At Nauset

August 27, 2025

ORLEANS – Glenn Brand brings a healthy professional resume into his new role as superintendent of schools for the Nauset Regional School District....

Former members of the Community of Jesus in separate interviews said that the allegations made in a federal civil lawsuit filed against the community last month are in line with what they experienced. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO

For Former Community Of Jesus Members, Suit Allegations Ring True

August 26, 2025

ORLEANS – Kimberly Nash remembers being in high school and driving through the Community of Jesus compound. It had been a few years since she and...

The team at Arey’s Pond Boat Yard alongside their latest 19-foot catboat, “The Cat in the Hat (comes back).” From left are Dan Agar, Tony Davis, 11-month old Claire Davis and Brooke Davis. RYAN BRAY PHOTOS

Arey’s Pond Boat Yard Unveils Latest Catboat

August 21, 2025

There have been hundreds of custom boats handcrafted at Arey’s Pond Boat Yard over the years, but none quite like “The Cat and the Hat (comes...

Rabbi Susan Abramson of Temple Shalom Emeth addresses attendees of a community conversation on immigration at the Federated Church of Orleans on Aug. 17. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Federated Church Hosts Conversation On Immigration

August 20, 2025

ORLEANS – In Rabbi Susan Abramson’s home of Burlington, just a short five-minute walk from her synagogue, Temple Shalom Emeth, a nondescript...

An article asking the town to adopt a specialized energy code could go before voters at November’s special town meeting after voters narrowly shot down the request in 2023. FILE PHOTO

Committee Eyes Second Attempt At Energy Code Adoption

August 20, 2025

ORLEANS – An article to adopt a specialized energy code narrowly failed with town meeting voters two years ago. Now the town’s energy and climate...

The Community of Jesus is one of three defendants named in a federal lawsuit alleging that the Community resorted to child labor and trafficking in the construction of its performing arts center. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTOS

Community Of Jesus Subject Of Child Labor, Trafficking Suit

August 15, 2025

ORLEANS – A federal lawsuit filed against the Community of Jesus and two other local nonprofits alleges that the community resorted to unpaid...

The Orleans Police Department will host its annual end-of-summer block party Aug. 20 on Main Street. FILE PHOTO

Orleans Police Get Ready For Annual Block Party

August 14, 2025

ORLEANS – On March 3, 1997, Orleans officially celebrated its bicentennial anniversary.Each town department was asked to do something that year to...

The Civil War monument at Main Street and Monument Road has been holding its post since 1883, but the iconic structure needs repair. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Funds Sought For Civil War Monument Repairs

August 13, 2025

ORLEANS – The Civil War soldier monument has been standing proudly at the intersection of Main Street and Monument Road for 142 years. But for the...

The 62-unit Phare housing development on West Road is in the process of bringing in its first tenants, but the waitlist for people still in need of housing is lengthy. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Lottery Numbers Show Local Housing Need

August 13, 2025

ORLEANS – The units that make up the housing development at the former Cape Cod 5 headquarters on West Road are in the process of being rented out....

The Homeless Prevention Council is again collecting donated school supplies as part of its annual Backpack to School campaign. FILE PHOTO

Backpack To School Returns

ORLEANS – The start of a new school year is just around the corner. For parents, that means shopping for back-to-school supplies. But with prices...

Shannon Hubbard was a teacher at Harwich Elementary School (pictured) and later at Chatham Elementary. COURTESY PHOTO

New Early Childhood Assistance Program Launches In Honor Of Shannon...

ORLEANS – There’s a new resource for Cape Cod families struggling to pay the rising costs of early childhood care. All Moms are Heroes, the...

The end is in sight for construction on the second phase of sewering in the area of Meetinghouse Pond, with substantial completion expected in December. FILE PHOTO

Meetinghouse Pond Sewer Work Nears Completition

ORLEANS – The second phase of sewering in the area of Meetinghouse Pond is nearly complete. But additional properties that were approved for...

The select board in Orleans voiced support for a plan to revitalize the field area at Eldredge Park during a joint meeting with the recreation advisory committee last week. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Draft Field Plan Well-received

ORLEANS – The town’s recreation department has made strides in expanding programming in recent years. But recreation facilities, particularly those...

A town newsletter and reimagined online calendar are among the ways Orleans officials are trying to improve communication with the public. FILE PHOTO

Orleans Officials Taking New Approaches To Boost Public Communication

ORLEANS – Orleans boasts a year-round population of approximately 6,400 people, a number that almost triples during the summer months. For Amanda...

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