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    Brewster residents take advantage of the annual Oyster Sundays harvest. The town recently approved eight new shellfish grant leases along Cape Cod Bay. FILE PHOTO

    Brewster Approves New Shellfish Grants; Some Ha...

    BREWSTER – Brewster’s mollusks may not yet rival the Wellfleet oyster, but if all things work out...

    Brewster Approves New Shellfish Grants; Some Ha...
    BREWSTER – Brewster’s mollusks may not yet rival the Wellfleet oyster, but if all things work out...
    Models of iconic Chatham buildings that were part of the Phillips Farm Family’s winning Fourth of July parade float are being auctioned to raise money for Monomoy Community Service’s building project. TIM WOOD PHOTO

    Models Of Iconic Chatham Buildings Auctioned To...

    CHATHAM – You can own a piece of the top entry in this year’s Fourth of July parade and help...

    Models Of Iconic Chatham Buildings Auctioned To...
    CHATHAM – You can own a piece of the top entry in this year’s Fourth of July parade and help...
    Members of the local tennis community have requested some modifications to plans for new tennis courts at the Sea Camps bay property, which they hope will mirror the courts at Stony Brook Elementary School. FILE PHOTO

    Changes Recommended For Proposed Sea Camps Tenn...

    BREWSTER – Some late-stage changes to the four tennis courts proposed for the Sea Camps bay...

    Changes Recommended For Proposed Sea Camps Tenn...
    BREWSTER – Some late-stage changes to the four tennis courts proposed for the Sea Camps bay...
    North Eastham resident Jeffrey Cornish, the new executive director of the Family Pantry of Cape Cod. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO

    Family Pantry’s New Exec Brings Global Experien...

    NORTH HARWICH – Jeffrey Cornish has fought hunger all over the world, looking into the faces of...

    Family Pantry’s New Exec Brings Global Experien...
    NORTH HARWICH – Jeffrey Cornish has fought hunger all over the world, looking into the faces of...
    Santa arrives at the Chatham Fish Pier last December. FILE PHOTO

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    CHATHAM – The town is in the running to be this year’s Hallmark Channel’s “Merriest Christmas...

    Chatham In The Running To Be Hallmark ‘Merriest...
    CHATHAM – The town is in the running to be this year’s Hallmark Channel’s “Merriest Christmas...
    Officials want developers to seriously consider renovating or restoring the existing single-family house at 127 Old Harbor Rd. as part of an affordable and attainable housing development on the town-owned property. FILE PHOTO

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    CHATHAM – Development of affordable and attainable housing at the town-owned property at 127 Old...

    Developers Sought For Affordable Housing At 127...
    CHATHAM – Development of affordable and attainable housing at the town-owned property at 127 Old...
    Sean Dutch was recently named interim principal at the Monomoy Regional Middle School. COURTESY PHOTO

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    CHATHAM – A search is underway for a new Monomoy Regional Middle School principal. Abby Dudley,...

    Search On For New Monomoy Middle School Principal
    CHATHAM – A search is underway for a new Monomoy Regional Middle School principal. Abby Dudley,...
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    Models of iconic Chatham buildings that were part of the Phillips Farm Family’s winning Fourth of July parade float are being auctioned to raise money for Monomoy Community Service’s building project. TIM WOOD PHOTO Models Of Iconic Chatham Buildings Auctioned To Benefit MCS
    August 20, 2026
    CHATHAM – You can own a piece of the top entry in this year’s Fourth of July parade and help Monomoy Community Services complete its building...
    David Dawson of Scrapped and Found of Worcester with one of his oversized robot sculptures. TIM WOOD PHOTOS Sun Shines On Festival Of The Arts
    August 20, 2026
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    The cost of registering a short-term rental in Chatham will increase to $200 in January. FILE PHOTO Chatham Raises Short-term Rental Fee To $200; Higher Fee May Be...
    August 20, 2026
    CHATHAM – The cost of operating a short-term rental in town will increase in January. That’s when a new $200 annual registration fee will kick in,...
    Harwich
    North Eastham resident Jeffrey Cornish, the new executive director of the Family Pantry of Cape Cod. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO Family Pantry’s New Exec Brings Global Experience To Cape
    August 19, 2026
    NORTH HARWICH – Jeffrey Cornish has fought hunger all over the world, looking into the faces of people for whom finding their next meal might mean...
    Victoria Brown of Dance Therapy 508 leads a dance during a previous “United We Dance” event held in Brooks Park. FILE PHOTO ‘United We Dance’ In Brooks Park On Friday
    August 19, 2026
    HARWICH – The sixth annual “United We Dance” event will be held in Brooks Park on Friday, Aug. 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. “This free, family-friendly...
    Celebrating Harwich Port Library’s 100th birthday last August. FILE PHOTO Harwich Port Library’s Literary Luncheon Set For September
    August 19, 2026
    Celebrating Harwich Port Library’s 100th birthday last August. FILE PHOTO[CURRENT WEEK’S PHOTOS /HPL Cen 19Harwich Port Library’s Literary Luncheon...
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    Eric Schwaab 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...
    A State Police explosive ordnance disposal technician removes a World War II-era projectile from Rock Harbor Beach early Tuesday afternoon. Unexploded Projectiles Found At Rock Harbor
    August 18, 2026
    ORLEANS – Police cordoned off the public beach at Rock Harbor for more than an hour Tuesday after the discovery of unexploded ordnance.Fire Chief...
    Brewster
    Brewster residents take advantage of the annual Oyster Sundays harvest. The town recently approved eight new shellfish grant leases along Cape Cod Bay. FILE PHOTO Brewster Approves New Shellfish Grants; Some Have Waited 15 Years...
    August 20, 2026
    BREWSTER – Brewster’s mollusks may not yet rival the Wellfleet oyster, but if all things work out the local shellfish industry will be growing.The...
    Members of the local tennis community have requested some modifications to plans for new tennis courts at the Sea Camps bay property, which they hope will mirror the courts at Stony Brook Elementary School. FILE PHOTO Changes Recommended For Proposed Sea Camps Tennis Courts
    August 20, 2026
    BREWSTER – Some late-stage changes to the four tennis courts proposed for the Sea Camps bay property stalled a potential vote from the community...
    The owners of Friends’ Marketplace in Orleans are interested in the Millstone Liquor store site on Millstone Road in Brewster as a potential home for a second Friends’ Marketplace. The Brewster Select Board recently approved the transfer of the liquor store’s annual all alcoholic beverages license to the Friends’ Marketplace ownership. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO Friends’ Marketplace Eyes Brewster Location, But Not Yet A Done Deal
    August 12, 2026
    BREWSTER – It’s not a done deal, but Brewster could get a new store that offers groceries and prepared food — plus much more — on Millstone Road....
    Features
    Steve Swain’s shark for North Chatham Outfitters had the highest bid in this year’s Art in the Park auction. COURTESY PHOTO Swain’s Shark Tops Art In The Park Auction
    August 20, 2026
    Somebody really likes Steve Swain’s art. The Harwich metal sculpturer’s contribution to the annual Art in the Park exhibit once again topped the...
    Ben Shattuck, author of “The History of Sound,” will speak at the Chatham Historical Society’s annual meeting Aug. 26. COURTESY PHOTO ‘History Of Sound’ Author To Speak At Chatham Historical Society...
    August 20, 2026
    CHATHAM – A prize-winning short story writer preoccupied in his work with “conversations between past and present” will be the keynote speaker at...
    Dr. Paul Anastasio and office Manager Molly Hoye. MELISSA DE LA VEGA PHOTO Minding Your Business- Harwich Health Center
    August 19, 2026
    “People come to the Cape and realize, ‘No, I want to slow down. I want to be mindful. I want to consider what I’m putting in my body and how I’m...
    Obituaries
    Leonard Victor Short, Jr.
    August 20, 2026
    Leonard Victor Short, Jr., was given first and middle names seemingly designed as counterweights to the diminutive meaning of his last. It appeared...
    Robert Louis Bradley
    August 7, 2026
    June 5, 1935 – July 16, 2026Robert Louis Bradley, of Harwich, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home on July 16, surrounded by family and friends, after a period...
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    Danny Grimmig and Rydyr Finlay run on the Old Colony Rail Trail during the second annual Short but Sweet 5K on Saturday. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS Second Annual Short But Sweet 5K Ran On Old Colony Rail Trail
    August 12, 2026
    CHATHAM – More than 70 runners took part in the second annual Short but Sweet 5K on the Old Colony Rail Trail on Saturday morning. The charity fun...
    Athlete of the Week
    Harwich third baseman JP Peltier (Wright State/Kentucky) was named the most valuable player of the 2026 Cape Cod Baseball League postseason after the Mariners won the championship. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTO Athlete Of The Week: JP Peltier
    August 19, 2026
    HARWICH – The most valuable player of Harwich’s postseason run to the 2026 Cape Cod Baseball League championship was none other than third baseman...
    Mariners shortstop Ty Smolinski (Kansas State) watches a fly ball to left field sail for a three-run homer to tie Game 2 of the East Division finals against Yarmouth-Dennis on Saturday. Harwich went on to win 7-6 to advance to the championship. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTO Athlete Of The Week: Ty Smolinski
    August 12, 2026
    BOURNE – Perhaps it’s no surprise that the winner of the Cape Cod Baseball League’s Most Valuable Player award this year keeps coming through in...
    Cape Cod Baseball League
    Cade Kurland (Florida/Louisiana State), JP Peltier (Wright State/Kentucky) and Ty Smolinski (Kansas State) convened before Game 3 of the Cape Cod Baseball League championship series Aug. 11. All three players had been on the Mariners since June. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS Harwich Championship Powered By Players Who Stuck For The Long Haul
    August 19, 2026
    HARWICH – There’s no denying that much oxygen and ink is expended discussing the state of the modern Cape Cod Baseball League player tenure. For a...
    The Harwich Mariners won the 2026 Cape Cod Baseball League championship after defeating the Bourne Braves in Game 3 4-2 at Whitehouse Field on Aug.11. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS Cape League: Two-Time Champions, Pair Of Brothers, Home Run-Hitting...
    August 19, 2026
    HARWICH – Emptying out the notebook on the Mariners’ second Cape League championship in three years…Harwich went 6-1 through the postseason, but...
    Niko Brini (Wofford/Vanderbilt) and Sean O’Leary (UMass Lowell) stand in front of Harwich’s dugout before Game 2 of the East Division finals against Yarmouth-Dennis on Aug. 8. Brini, from Plymouth, and O’Leary, from Foxborough, were two of several New England-area players on Harwich’s championship-winning roster. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS Mariners’ Championship Another Win For The Local Guys
    August 19, 2026
    HARWICH – Because of the relationships and contacts inherent to building out a summer ball team, the various clubs that together make the Cape...
    Opinion
    Our View: Generosity
    August 19, 2026
    These days, the news is full of stories about affordability — food, gas, housing, everything is more expensive — and the average working person,...
    Letters To The Editor: Aug. 20, 2026
    August 19, 2026
    Thanks For Swift ResponseEditor: As a resident of Harwich Port, I recently attended the seasonal resident taxpayer meeting held by the Harwich...
    Our View: No Buts About It
    August 12, 2026
    When someone prefaces remarks with “I support affordable housing, but…” you can bet that they don’t really support affordable housing, at least...
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    Brewster residents take advantage of the annual Oyster Sundays harvest. The town recently approved eight new shellfish grant leases along Cape Cod Bay. FILE PHOTO Brewster Approves New Shellfish Grants; Some Have Waited 15 Years...
    August 20, 2026
    BREWSTER – Brewster’s mollusks may not yet rival the Wellfleet oyster, but if all things work out the local shellfish industry will be growing.The...
    Models of iconic Chatham buildings that were part of the Phillips Farm Family’s winning Fourth of July parade float are being auctioned to raise money for Monomoy Community Service’s building project. TIM WOOD PHOTO Models Of Iconic Chatham Buildings Auctioned To Benefit MCS
    August 20, 2026
    CHATHAM – You can own a piece of the top entry in this year’s Fourth of July parade and help Monomoy Community Services complete its building...
    Members of the local tennis community have requested some modifications to plans for new tennis courts at the Sea Camps bay property, which they hope will mirror the courts at Stony Brook Elementary School. FILE PHOTO Changes Recommended For Proposed Sea Camps Tennis Courts
    August 20, 2026
    BREWSTER – Some late-stage changes to the four tennis courts proposed for the Sea Camps bay property stalled a potential vote from the community...
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    Dee Mozdean started Chatham Granola in 2025. PHOTO COURTESY DEE MOZDEAN She Always Made Granola, Then Her Husband Became Ill: Chatham...
    August 12, 2026
    Dee Mozdean has always made granola. She comes from a long line of Italian cooks, a family tree wherein everything is scratch-made. Mozdean, 58,...
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    Stage Harbor Yacht Club regatta, July 2008. FILE PHOTO
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    Groundbreaking at the Harwich Police facility in July, 2008. FILE PHOTO
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