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Work continues at the commercial wharf at Rock Harbor, where a new bulkhead, floating docks and public viewing area are being constructed. The Seaport Economic Council recently awarded a $1 million grant for the project. COURTESY PHOTO

Seaport Grant Awarded For Rock Harbor Wharf Project

December 19, 2024

ORLEANS – Come spring, the commercial wharf at Rock Harbor will have a whole new look. And thanks to a recently awarded Seaport Economic Council...

Nauset school district’s four elementary schools, excluding Wellfleet, will be participating in the comprehensive study. FILE PHOTO

Nauset Elementary Schools Awarded Efficiency Grant

December 18, 2024

Brewster, Orleans and Eastham have been awarded a $150,000 grant through the Massachusetts Community Compact Cabinet’s Efficiency and...

Nauset Regional High School Principal Patrick Clark last week said he plans to apply for the job of Nauset superintendent of schools. FILE PHOTO

Clark To Apply For Nauset Superintendent Post

December 18, 2024

ORLEANS – The principal of Nauset Regional High School says he plans to apply for the district’s top post. Patrick Clark last week said he will...

The Orleans Farmers Market will set up inside of Lower Cape TV on Namskaket Road this winter. FILE PHOTO

Lower Cape TV To Host Orleans Farmers Market

December 12, 2024

ORLEANS – The Orleans Farmers Market has a new wintertime home. The market, the longest running of its kind on the Lower Cape, will situate itself...

Members of the Orleans Fire Department held court outside the Red Balloon Toy Shop on Route 6A last week for this year’s Homeless for the Holidays fundraiser. From left are Captain Chip Burge, Firefighters Hayden Boucher and Jacob Ferro and Senior Private Joe Lang. MARK MARA PHOTO

Homeless For The Holidays Delivers In Orleans

December 11, 2024

ORLEANS – The sights and sounds of the holiday season can be found on just about every corner this time of year. Orleans Fire Local 2675, for one,...

Katie Wibby, CEO of the Lower Cape Outreach Council, pictured here with the nonprofit’s director of development, Gerry Desautels. The council celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Lower Cape Outreach Council At 40

December 11, 2024

ORLEANS – About 10 years ago, Averian Hughes needed help. Past due on her rent and out of work with a son and daughter to take care of, the Chatham...

Santa arrived by boat to greet visitors for breakfast at the Orleans Yacht Club Nov. 30. MARK MARA PHOTO

Tree Lighting, Santa Set Holiday Mood In Orleans

December 4, 2024

ORLEANS – With Thanksgiving in the rearview, Orleans residents wasted little time shifting gears in anticipation of the holiday season. The Orleans...

Hadley Luddy, CEO of the Homeless Prevention Council in Orleans, pictured here with her daughter Edie Spiegel (left). Luddy said she plans to keep her role with the council once she is sworn in as state representative for the Fourth Barnstable District in January. COURTESY PHOTO

Luddy Looks Ahead To State Rep Tenure

December 4, 2024

ORLEANS – Hadley Luddy is getting ready to officially take elected office as the state representative for the Fourth Barnstable District next...

The annual lighting of the community Christmas tree on Old Colony Way in Orleans was met with cheers from spectators in attendance Nov. 29. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

It’s Lit! Tree Lighting, Santa Set Holiday Mood In Orleans

December 4, 2024

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Local businesses including Homegrown Boutique on Main Street will be open until 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 as part of the Orleans Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Holiday Shopping Stroll. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Get Your Stroll On: Holiday Shopping Stroll Returns In Orleans

November 29, 2024

ORLEANS – It’s never been easier to do your holiday shopping. So easy, in fact, you could feasibly do it without leaving your house. But for all...

A giving tree at Snow’s Home and Garden has names of children that residents can choose to shop for this holiday season as part of the Homeless Prevention Council’s annual Adopt a Family program. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Adopt-A-Family Returns For 29th Year: HPC Rallies Volunteers To...

November 28, 2024

ORLEANS – For staff and volunteers with the Homeless Prevention Council, the holiday season is a hectic time of year. But it’s also the most...

The former home of Baskin’s ACE Hardware on South Orleans Road was purchased by Cape Cod 5 in September. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Cape Cod 5 Purchases Former Baskin’s Building Property To Provide...

November 27, 2024

ORLEANS – The former home of Baskin’s ACE Hardware has a new owner. Cape Cod 5 purchased the building at 28 South Orleans Rd. in September for $1...

Orleans Man Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Possession; Sentencing...

November 27, 2024

ORLEANS – An Orleans man pleaded guilty last week in federal court to charges of possessing child pornography. Anthony Argo, 34, appeared in U.S....

Town Manager Kim Newman told the select board last week that a new capital budget committee needs the involvement of the town’s finance committee. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Orleans Eyes Creation Of New Capital Budget Committee; Resignations...

November 27, 2024

ORLEANS – The three remaining members of the town’s long range capital planning committee have resigned, making way for a new capital budget...

Homeless Prevention Council's annual Adopt a Family program returns this season for its 29th year. FILE PHOTO

HPC Adopt-a-Family Program Launches

November 22, 2024

ORLEANS – Preparations are underway at the Homeless Prevention Council (HPC) for the 2024 Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program. Thanks to the continued...

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