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Concerns remain about traffic that might be generated through the proposed 78-unit housing development planned for the former Governor Prence Inn site. FILE PHOTO

Residents Continue Push Back On Prence Traffic

November 5, 2026

ORLEANS – An independent review found little fault in the traffic analysis provided as part of the zoning board of appeals’ ongoing review of the...

Staff with the Cape Cod National Seashore say that erosion is a growing issue at a number of locations in the national park. FILE PHOTO

Data Shows Increased Erosion In Seashore

November 4, 2026

EASTHAM – A lot can happen in 14 months. It’s been that long since the Cape Cod National Seashore advisory commission last met, but erosion...

Rev. Patrick Ward of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Orleans interred the ashes of an unknown person in the church’s memorial garden on Nov.1. The ashes were discovered in the church parking lot in August. RYAN BRAY PHOTOS

Parishioners Hold Interment For ‘Ashes Of The Unknown’

November 4, 2026

ORLEANS – On a windy and wet morning this past August, a non-discript green plastic bag lingered in the corner of the parking lot at the Church of...

Everything was just ducky along Main Street last Saturday for this year’s Halloween Stroll. The event was hosted by the Orleans Elementary School parent teacher committee. RYAN BRAY PHOTOS

Halloween Stroll Brings Out Trick Or Treaters, Young And Old

October 29, 2026

ORLEANS – Bears, tigers, superheroes, witches. The vibe along Main Street last Saturday took a decidedly festive turn as part of this year’s...

The Orleans branch of the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary will once again host its Holly Berry Bazaar Nov. 14 in the gymnasiums at Nauset Regional Middle School. COURTESY PHOTO

Holly Berry Bazaar Returns Nov. 14

October 29, 2026

ORLEANS – The line typically forms before 9 a.m. outside the Nauset Regional Middle School gymnasium. Residents and visitors eager to get a jump on...

An exhibit celebrating the photography of the late Barry Donahue will be on display in the Marion Craine Gallery inside the Snow Library through November. An opening reception will be held at the library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 7. COURTESY PHOTO

For Barry Donahue, Life On The Cape Was Worth Capturing

October 28, 2026

ORLEANS – For Meghan Taylor, growing up with Barry Donahue was an ongoing education on the wonders of Cape Cod. She and her brother, Brendan, would...

Orleans resident Neal Ahern will seek a seat on the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates at the Nov. 3 state election. FILE PHOTO

Ahern Seeks Uncontested Assembly Seat

October 28, 2026

ORLEANS – Voters will weigh in on a seat on the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates at next week’s state election. Neal Ahern is running...

“Looksmaxxing” livestreamer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, pleaded not guilty to charges including rape during an arraignment at Orleans District Court on Thursday. MERRILY CASSIDY/CAPE COD TIMES POOL PHOTO

‘Clavicular’ Pleads Not Guilty To Chatham Rape Charge, Files Motion...

October 22, 2026

ORLEANS – Braden Peters, also known as “Looksmaxxing” livestreamer Clavicular, pleaded not guilty to charges including rape during an arraignment...

Seaside Cannabis Co. is one of three recreational marijuana retailers in Orleans and Brewster that are pushing back against Question 8, which seeks to prohibit the for-profit sale of marijuana statewide. COURTESY PHOTO

Orleans, Brewster Cannabis Shops Push Back Against Question 8

October 21, 2026

Local marijuana retailers on the Lower Cape are rallying together against a question on the ballot of next month’s state election seeking to...

Outer Cape Health Services is launching the Outer Cape Recovery Access Initiative with the help of a federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The initiative is designed to provide easier access to opioid use treatment for people in need of it from Yarmouth to Provincetown. COURTESY PHOTO

A New Approach To Opioid Treatment Comes To Cape Cod

October 21, 2026

ORLEANS – Can a new grant help close the gap in services that exist on the Cape for opioid use treatment? Outer Cape Health Services will use an...

A motion has been filed in U.S. District Court in Boston to direct Rock Harbor Truth President Shawn DeLude to produce subpoenaed communications related to two ongoing lawsuits involving the Community of Jesus and two other local nonprofits. FILE PHOTO

Additional Documents Sought In COJ Cases

October 15, 2026

ORLEANS – A motion has been filed in U.S. District Court to “compel” the president of Rock Harbor Truth to produce documents subpoenaed for by the...

The petitioners behind an article seeking funding to move the town toward a TMDL determination for the Nauset Estuary are looking ahead to November’s special town meeting, despite the select board’s vote not to recommend its passage. FILE PHOTO

Petitioners Stand Behind Nauset Estuary Article

October 15, 2026

ORLEANS – The select board will not be recommending passage of a petition article at next month’s special town meeting seeking a total maximum...

Carol Biondi of Brewster speaks during last weekend’s Stand For Truth event in Eastham. The Orleans nonprofit Rock Harbor Truth hosted the event in support of survivors of high-controlled religious organizations. PHOTO BY ALAN POLLOCK

Speaking Their Truth: Supporters Of Religious Survivors Gather In...

October 14, 2026

Garrett “G. Love” Dutton, an Orleans resident, headlined this year’s festival once again.

G. Love, Digable Planets Lead Annual Outermost Festival

October 14, 2026

ORLEANS – Music lovers young and old descended upon the upper parking lot of Nauset Beach last Saturday for this year’s Outermost Roots and Blues...

The Orleans Conservation Trust is raising money to purchase and protect just over an acre of woodland on Brick Hill Road near the Reuben’s Pond conservation area. COURTESY PHOTO

Orleans Trust Fundraising To Secure Brick Hill Road Property

October 14, 2026

ORLEANS – A fundraising effort is underway to preserve just over an acre of pine oak woodland on Brick Hill Road. The Orleans Conservation Trust is...

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