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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 Tuesday 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...

The 2026-2027 school year, which starts for Nauset students and staff Sept. 8, marks the first full year of classes at the renovated Nauset Regional High School campus in Eastham. FILE PHOTO

Nauset Officials Look Ahead To 2026-2027 School Year

September 2, 2026

ORLEANS – At the end of a busy school year, it’s easy to suspect teachers and administrators welcome the opportunity to wind down that the summer...

The select board in Orleans last week gave its support to exploring regionalizing recreation programming as a pilot program with the town of Brewster. FILE PHOTO

Officials Address ‘Misinformation’ Around Recreation

September 2, 2026

ORLEANS – Town officials last week pushed back against rumors and misinformation they said have been surrounding the future direction of the town’s...

Sunshine Singleton’s board for Baskins ACE Hardware was purchased for $1,000 as part of this year’s Boards in the Stores auction. CAMPBELL MULLIGAN PHOTO

Chamber Caps Successful Boards In The Stores Campaign

August 27, 2026

ORLEANS – More than $20,000 was raised this summer for the Orleans Chamber of Commerce and local artists as part of the chamber’s annual Boards in...

The Orleans Police Department celebrated the 25th year of hosting its annual block party on Main Street Aug. 19. RYAN BRAY PHOTOS

Orleans’ Bids Farewell To Summer With Annual Block Party

August 26, 2026

The end of summer has many signposts, from earlier sunsets to back-to-school time, to changes in the weather. But Orleans has its own end-of-summer...

Tom DeSiervo notified the Orleans recreation advisory committee that he will be leaving his post as the town’s director of recreation, culture and community events at the end of the month. FILE PHOTO

DeSiervo To Depart Orleans Rec

August 26, 2026

ORLEANS – The town is losing its director of recreation, culture and community events amid talk of regionalizing recreation offerings with...

Emotions ran high during the zoning board of appeals’ continued review of the proposed mixed use housing development planned for the site of the former Governor Prence Inn Aug. 18. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Tensions Rise As Prence Review Continues

August 26, 2026

ORLEANS – The zoning board of appeals last week voted to take additional measures to assist in its review of the 78-unit mixed housing development...

County Candidate Says He’s Target Of Smear Campaign

August 19, 2026

BARNSTABLE – One of the three Democratic candidates vying for a seat on the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners in the Sept. 1...

Volunteers and staff with the Homeless Prevention Council are working to assemble backpacks for local students as part of this year’s Backpack to School campaign. HOMELESS PREVENTION COUNCIL PHOTO

Annual Backpack To School Campaign Offers Help To Students, Families

August 19, 2026

ORLEANS – Jenna Smith needed to find a capybara backpack. It’s just part of the job this time of year for Smith, who is now in her third year...

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