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Former Monomoy Theatre Plans OK’d

CHATHAM – Designs for renovations and additions to the buildings at the former Monomoy Theatre property were approved by the historic business...

Spectators will be relegated to the areas outlined in green during the July 2 fireworks display at Veterans Field. For safety reasons, no one will be allowed within the areas outlined in yellow. TOWN OF CHATHAM GRAPHIC

July 2 Fireworks Viewing Areas Will Be Restricted Due To Safety...

CHATHAM – Planning to attend the July 2 fireworks at Veterans Field? Better arrive early. Viewing areas around the field might be a bit tight. A...

Braden Peters, popularly known as “Clavicular,” has amassed millions of followers as a “looksmaxxing” influencer. A lawsuit alleges abuse committed at a Cape Cod home last year by Peters, who has ties to Chatham. SOCIAL MEDIA SCREENSHOT

Suit Alleges Abuse At Cape Residence By ‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer;...

CHATHAM – Details within a lawsuit filed in Florida last month against the popular internet livestreamer “Clavicular” have revealed the...

Longtime Recreation Department Director Eric Beebe has resigned from the department, according to Town Administrator Jay McGrail. FILE PHOTO

Rec Department Directors Depart Beebe Resigns, Andersen Fired

HARWICH – Longtime recreation director Eric Beebe, who served in the department for 18 years, resigned the third week of March, and acting director...

Ret. Navy Petty Officer Robert L. Parr Jr. was the guest speaker at the Harwich Memorial Day ceremony.

Harwich ‘Small In Size, Large In Patriotism’

HARWICH – The rain did not deter a large gathering for Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony, which was moved from Brooks Park to the multi-purpose room...

la Lombard receives a ceremonial plaque for her 105th birthday presented Friday by Select Board members Anita Doucette and Donald Howell.

Ella Lombard Honored On 105th Birthday

NORTH HARWICH – Ella Lombard celebrated her 105th birthday on May 21. The celebration was marked by residents in the community and a plaque was...

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The zoning board of appeals opened its review of the long-awaited redevelopment of the former Governor Prence Inn May 20. Plans call for the construction of 78 new rental and ownership units on the property. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Building Heights A Concern In Prence Review

ORLEANS – The size of two large buildings planned for the rear of the existing Governor Prence Inn property on Route 6A was cited as a concern by...

Retired Orleans Police Lieutenant Kevin Higgins, chair of the town’s veterans committee, gives a salute.

Veterans Park Offers Fresh Perspective On Memorial Day

ORLEANS – As an engineer, Russ Kleekamp appreciates the satisfaction of a job well done. But the newly renovated Veterans Memorial Park is a...

The Orleans Conservation Trust hopes to complete the last piece of fundraising needed to secure close to four acres of land fronting Cedar Pond for protection and public access by the end of June. FILE PHOTO

Orleans Trust Enters Final Fundraising Push For Cedar Pond Parcel

ORLEANS – The Orleans Conservation Trust is working to secure the last piece of funding needed to protect approximately four acres of land fronting...

Army General David Valcourt and his wife Diane, who helps officiate funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, both spoke at Brewster’s Memorial Day gathering at the fire station. ANDY KIRKALDY PHOTOS

Brewster Residents Told To ‘Remember The Freedoms’ U.S. Enjoys

BREWSTER – More than 100 residents and town officials gathered on Monday at a Memorial Day ceremony held inside the town’s spacious fire station,...

On her fourth run, Laurel Labdon won a seat on the Brewster Select Board in Tuesday’s town election. FILE PHOTO

Labdon Tops Semple In Brewster Select Board Race

BREWSTER – For Laurel Labdon, the fourth time was the charm. At Tuesday’s annual town election, Labdon beat competitor Bruce Semple, 1,090-9609,...

Brewster Shellfish Constable Ryan Burch. RICH ELDRED PHOTO

Brewster’s Ryan Burch Named Shellfish Constable Of The Year

BREWSTER – For Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, 2025 was a very good year, as they both were named Most Valuable Players. It was a great year for a...

Native cherry trees are great for all sorts of wildlife all year long. MARY RICHMOND PHOTO

Nature Connection: A Weed By Any Other Name

Here we are, almost at the end of May, and the trees, shrubs and flowers are all having a wonderful time as the warblers pass through and the...

Author Deborah G. Felder. COURTESY PHOTOS

Local Authors Pen LGBTQ Almanac, Odd Cape Cod Tales

South Chatham author Deborah G. Felder has just released “The LGBTQ Almanac: 500 Years of Queer Culture in American History” (Visible Ink Press,...

Author Ann P. Ryan, right, and editor Dawn Dinnan. COURTESY PHOTO

The Real Story Behind Barbie: Chatham Author Chronicles Father’s...

Author Ann P. Ryan of Chatham, the very first child to play with a Barbie doll back in the 1950s, has just released a fascinating book titled “Dad,...

Jane Miller Moffett, of Chatham, passed away on May 17, 2026, two months aftercelebrating her 90th birthday with friends and family. She took great...

Steven D. Heap was born April 6, 1961 and died peacefully on May 13, 2026 in New Port Richey, FL. When he was four years old, his family moved to...

Joanne Moss, 71, died peacefully at her home in Southborough, Massachusetts, on Friday, May 8, 2026, after a long and courageous ten-year battle...

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Ryan and Tracey Smith, Lisa Mitchell (also a Team Shuck Cancer rider) and Toni Smith sit at a table during the Pan-Mass Challenge Pedal Partners event at Fenway Park on May 9. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTO

‘Never Left Her Side’: Harwich Father To Ride Again In Pan-Mass...

BOSTON – Ryan Smith was biking in his first-ever Pan-Mass Challenge last summer when the urge to take his feet off the pedals and put them on the...

High School Sports

Monomoy junior Lexi Goode hits a shot during the Sharks’ 3.5-2.5 win against Nauset at Captains Golf Course on May 20. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS

Monomoy Girls Golf Wins Last Match To Clinch Postseason, Nauset...

BREWSTER – For the Monomoy girls golf team last week, the situation was straightforward: win and in. If they bested Nauset on May 20, at the...

Seniors Abrielle Long and Tessa Grodzicki celebrate during Monomoy’s 14-13 win against Dennis-Yarmouth on Monday. CAMPBELL MULLIGAN PHOTOS

Last-Minute Score Delivers Big Senior Night Win For Monomoy Girls...

HARWICH – The Monomoy girls lacrosse team took an emotional, down-to-the wire win against Dennis-Yarmouth on senior night Monday to conclude their...

Sophomore Izaiah Freeman ducks under the stick of a Bourne player during the Sharks’ 22-6 loss last Friday. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS

Monomoy Boys Lacrosse ‘Improving Every Day’ As Playoff Berth Nears

HARWICH – Since game one of the season, the Monomoy boys lacrosse team’s mantra has simply been to get better every day. That philosophy found its...

Athlete of the Week

Sophomore Izaiah Freeman and junior Nick Garneau have served as two critical leaders for the Monomoy boys lacrosse team this spring. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTO

Athletes Of The Week: Izaiah Freeman And Nick Garneau

HARWICH – Entering Monomoy boys lacrosse’s tilt against Bourne last Friday, sophomore Izaiah Freeman was coming off an injury, and the team wasn’t...

Letters To The Editor: May 21, 2026

Response Matters To FamilyEditor:I would like to express my family’s heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Harwich Police Department and...

Former Monomoy Theatre Plans OK’d

CHATHAM – Designs for renovations and additions to the buildings at the former Monomoy Theatre property were approved by the historic business...

The zoning board of appeals opened its review of the long-awaited redevelopment of the former Governor Prence Inn May 20. Plans call for the construction of 78 new rental and ownership units on the property. RYAN BRAY PHOTO

Building Heights A Concern In Prence Review

ORLEANS – The size of two large buildings planned for the rear of the existing Governor Prence Inn property on Route 6A was cited as a concern by...

Spectators will be relegated to the areas outlined in green during the July 2 fireworks display at Veterans Field. For safety reasons, no one will be allowed within the areas outlined in yellow. TOWN OF CHATHAM GRAPHIC

July 2 Fireworks Viewing Areas Will Be Restricted Due To Safety...

CHATHAM – Planning to attend the July 2 fireworks at Veterans Field? Better arrive early. Viewing areas around the field might be a bit tight. A...

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Remember When May 21, 2026

Chatham Select Board candidates, 2003. From left: Susan Plumb, Kevin Mikita, Harvey Huetter, John Geiger, Deborah Connors and Carol Gordon. FILE PHOTO

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