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    Cape Cod 5
    As the number of visitors to the Chatham Municipal Fish Pier increases, parking and traffic problems mount. TIM WOOD PHOTO

    Traffic Problems Mount As Fish Pier Visitors In...

    CHATHAM – Anyone who braved Shore Road this summer could not help but notice the traffic...

    Traffic Problems Mount As Fish Pier Visitors In...
    CHATHAM – Anyone who braved Shore Road this summer could not help but notice the traffic...
    A Pilatus PC-12 charter aircraft at Chatham Municipal Airport. The airport commission voted to institute a new $175 landing fee for planes like this one. FILE PHOTO

    Airport Com Seeks Landing Fees For Commercial F...

    CHATHAM – On a split vote, the airport commission last week opted to pursue implementing a $175...

    Airport Com Seeks Landing Fees For Commercial F...
    CHATHAM – On a split vote, the airport commission last week opted to pursue implementing a $175...
    The fall special town meeting will include a citizens’ petition designating Brewster a pollinator-friendly community. FILE PHOTO

    Select Board Opens Warrant For Special Town Mee...

    BREWSTER – After voters failed to approve the Sea Camps comprehensive plan funding last fall, the...

    Select Board Opens Warrant For Special Town Mee...
    BREWSTER – After voters failed to approve the Sea Camps comprehensive plan funding last fall, the...
    A portion of Jeremiah’s Gutter, the Cape’s original canal, as observed from the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Orleans. RYAN BRAY PHOTOS

    Jeremiah’s Gutter Holds Understated But Importa...

    If you’ve ever driven on or off the Cape, you’ve seen it. The Cape Cod Canal, close to 7.5 miles...

    Jeremiah’s Gutter Holds Understated But Importa...
    If you’ve ever driven on or off the Cape, you’ve seen it. The Cape Cod Canal, close to 7.5 miles...
    Vehicles parked along one side of Main Street during the July 4 parade are considered a safety hazard by officials. They’re considering prohibiting all parking along the route. FILE PHOTO

    Tweaks Suggested For Next Year’s July 4 Parade

    CHATHAM – With next year marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, the organizers of the town’s...

    Tweaks Suggested For Next Year’s July 4 Parade
    CHATHAM – With next year marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, the organizers of the town’s...
    The planning board has approved the conversion of the office building in West Harwich to multi-family apartments. FILE PHOTO

    West Harwich Apartments Approved In Converted O...

      HARWICH – The planning board last week approved the conversion of the office building located...

    West Harwich Apartments Approved In Converted O...
      HARWICH – The planning board last week approved the conversion of the office building located...
    Coaches Anthony Clacken and John Losey at last year’s Lower Cape League End of Season Soccer Jamboree at the Sea Camps Property in Brewster, where the Harwich-Chatham team won the Boys grades 3 and 4 division. COURTESY PHOTO

    Minding Your Business- Harwich Recreation

    From local parks to local youth programming, the Harwich Recreation Department is the center of...

    Minding Your Business- Harwich Recreation
    From local parks to local youth programming, the Harwich Recreation Department is the center of...
    Seeing lots of horseshoe crab shells on the beach can be alarming, but they are shed shells, not dead crabs. MARY RICHMOND PHOTO

    Nature Connection: A Quiet Morning At The Beach

     The crowds have dissipated somewhat, and the beaches are more or less deserted now that the kids...

    Nature Connection: A Quiet Morning At The Beach
     The crowds have dissipated somewhat, and the beaches are more or less deserted now that the kids...
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    Chatham
    As the number of visitors to the Chatham Municipal Fish Pier increases, parking and traffic problems mount. TIM WOOD PHOTO Traffic Problems Mount As Fish Pier Visitors Increase
    September 17, 2025
    CHATHAM – Anyone who braved Shore Road this summer could not help but notice the traffic congestion around the municipal fish pier. If it seemed...
    Vehicles parked along one side of Main Street during the July 4 parade are considered a safety hazard by officials. They’re considering prohibiting all parking along the route. FILE PHOTO Tweaks Suggested For Next Year’s July 4 Parade
    September 17, 2025
    CHATHAM – With next year marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, the organizers of the town’s Independence Day parade are considering some changes...
    People assembled in front of the town’s 9/11 memorial, a floor beam from the North Tower at the World Trade Center, to mark the anniversary of the terror attack in New York, Washington and Shanksville, Pa. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTOS Remembering, 24 Years After Tragedy - First Responders Mark 9/11...
    September 17, 2025
    CHATHAM – Under skies that were as crisp and blue as they were on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Chatham’s public safety officials gathered at the...
    Harwich
    Fire Chief David LeBlanc said there would be no speeches at Harwich’s 9/11 remembrance because “actions of the day speak louder than words.” Harwich Marks 9/11 With Somber Ceremony
    September 17, 2025
     HARWICH – The fire and police departments held a 9/11 remembrance gathering at the public safety facilities on Sisson Road last Thursday...
    You couldn’t find a seat in the courtyard at the Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Festival on Saturday. Big Crowds Juice Cranberry Festiva
    September 17, 2025
    HARWICH – The 49th annual Harwich Cranberry Arts and Music Festival was a major success last weekend, drawing a massive crowd behind the community...
    Torque and Aleigh say Barks in the Park will be a cool event. COURTESY PHOTO Harwich Celebrates Dogs With Barks In The Park Saturday
    September 17, 2025
    HARWICH – It will be a dog day out on Saturday, Sept. 20 in Brooks Park as the town celebrates “Barks in the Park.”It will be a day for dogs to...
    Southcoast Health
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    Orleans
    Orleans officials hope a new lease to locals program will act as another tool to create more affordable housing in town. FILE PHOTO Orleans Nets First Renter Through Lease To Locals Program
    September 17, 2025
    ORLEANS – To create more affordable and attainable housing, you have to be creative. With that, town officials are hoping a new initiative...
    Michael Herman of the Orleans select board discusses funding options for a planned renovation of the Eldredge Park recreation area Sept. 10. RYAN BRAY PHOTO Town, CPC Weigh Eldredge Park Funding
    September 17, 2025
    ORLEANS – When it comes to community preservation funding, recreation projects have arguably been underserved in past years, with more funding...
    The CredibleMind website offers a variety of self-help resources. Free Mental Health Self-help Available On Lower Cape
    September 11, 2025
    For people looking for a judgement-free resource for mental health and substance use problems, a new online self-help resource is now...
    Brewster
    The fall special town meeting will include a citizens’ petition designating Brewster a pollinator-friendly community. FILE PHOTO Select Board Opens Warrant For Special Town Meeting, Includes Sea...
    September 17, 2025
    BREWSTER – After voters failed to approve the Sea Camps comprehensive plan funding last fall, the select board is moving forward with a new funding...
    A screening for “Speaking Grief” will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Brewster Ladies’ Library. COURTESY PHOTO ‘Speaking Grief’ Wants To Normalize Grieving
    September 17, 2025
    BREWSTER – A documentary centered on the universal experience of grief is coming to the Brewster Ladies’ Library.  Nancy Sorbo, a grief coach and...
    Janet Gilmour holds up a bumper sticker honoring 9/11. Retired Brewster Fire Chief Speaks At Sept. 11 Vigil
    September 17, 2025
     BREWSTER – Town staff, fire department members, police officers, veterans and residents congregated outside of the Brewster Fire Department to...
    Features
    Coaches Anthony Clacken and John Losey at last year’s Lower Cape League End of Season Soccer Jamboree at the Sea Camps Property in Brewster, where the Harwich-Chatham team won the Boys grades 3 and 4 division. COURTESY PHOTO Minding Your Business- Harwich Recreation
    September 17, 2025
    From local parks to local youth programming, the Harwich Recreation Department is the center of all things fun in town. Based out of the Harwich...
    A portion of Jeremiah’s Gutter, the Cape’s original canal, as observed from the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Orleans. RYAN BRAY PHOTOS Jeremiah’s Gutter Holds Understated But Important Legacy In Orleans
    September 17, 2025
    If you’ve ever driven on or off the Cape, you’ve seen it. The Cape Cod Canal, close to 7.5 miles in length, is as iconic as the massive bridges...
    Maria (Jane Sincere Morris), Marena (Julia Randall) and Olivia (Jennifer Almeida). 
BOB TUCKER/FOCALPOINT STUDIO PHOTOS Theater Review: Academy’s ‘Twelfth Night’ Delivers Laughs Aplenty
    September 16, 2025
     “Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” You’ve never heard this...
    Obituaries
    Jari Rapaport
    September 17, 2025
    Jari Rapaport died peacefully on September 6, 2025 at The Terraces Orleans, after 100 richly fulfilling years of life, beloved by everyone who knew...
    Paul J. Gallagher
    September 17, 2025
    Paul J. Gallagher, 80, of Harwich, passed away peacefully on September 12 at home at Rosewood Manor after a long illness. He is survived by his brother, David C. Gallagher...
    Robert Riedl
    September 17, 2025
    Robert (Bob) Riedl died suddenly on August 25, 2025 while working on his home in Brewster where he and his wife Linda lived for over 40 years. He...
    Budget Blinds
    Sports
    Runners begin at the starting line during last year’s Chatham Turkey Trot. MACKENZIE BLUE PHOTO Registration Open For Chatham Turkey Trot
    September 10, 2025
    CHATHAM – Registration is now open for the 21st annual Chatham Turkey Trot held Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27.The scenic 5-kilometer race,...
    Other Local Sports
    Dave Noonan, Guy Daniels and Al Rocco celebrate after the Cape Cod Sharks won the 80s bracket of the 31st Cape Cod Senior Softball Classic on Wednesday, Sept. 10. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS Local Team Wins 80s Bracket To Close Cape Cod Senior Softball Classic
    September 17, 2025
    SOUTH DENNIS – The Cape Cod Sharks trailed 11-6 midway through the fifth inning of the championship game of the 80s bracket during the 31st Cape...
    A pair sweeps during a clinic held by the Lower Cape Curling Club at Charles Moore Arena in Orleans last Sunday. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS Curling Clinic Sweeps Beginners Into Fold
    September 10, 2025
    ORLEANS – “Never underestimate an old man with a broom,” read the shirt Bill Shinnick wore as he led the classroom portion of a learn to curl...
    Corey Sprague, a pickleball coach out of Brewster, hits a forehand in a men’s advanced match during the Harwich Funfest at Brooks Park on Saturday. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS Pickleballers Play Competitive Fun In Daylong Harwich Tournament
    September 10, 2025
    HARWICH – More than 100 players competed in 260 pickleball matches Saturday during the 12th edition of what is the largest and longest-running...
    High School Sports
    Cape Cod Tech’s offense gets into the huddle during the Crusaders’ 41-0 win against Monomoy-St. John Paul II last Friday. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS Cape Cod Tech Football Dominates In Crosstown Rivalry Win
    September 17, 2025
    HARWICH – The Cape Cod Tech football team feels like they have two Thanksgiving games, though only one of them is actually played on the...
    Senior Jake Eldredge hits from a bunker Monday at The Captains Golf Course as Nauset beat Nantucket 247-281. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS After Undefeated Season, Nauset Boys Golf Continues To Win
    September 17, 2025
    BREWSTER – There are seniors on the Nauset boys golf team who haven’t experienced a loss in a regular season match since their sophomore years....
    Junior Rylie Gillis shoots past a defender during Monomoy’s 1-1 draw with Nantucket last Friday. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTOS Monomoy Girls Soccer Defense Delivers In Early Season Tie
    September 17, 2025
    HARWICH – Depending on the circumstances or the way a game turns out, sometimes there are good ties and sometimes there are bad ties.Amid a stretch...
    Athlete of the Week
    Senior running back/linebacker Kaiel Smith lines up on defense during Cape Cod Tech’s 41-0 win against Monomoy-St. John Paul II last Friday. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTO Athlete Of The Week: Kaiel Smith
    September 17, 2025
    HARWICH – In a game that Cape Cod Tech commanded on all levels, senior running back/linebacker Kaiel Smith notably impacted both sides of the...
    Junior Gabriela Freitas kicks the ball during Cape Tech’s Sept. 4 match against Falmouth Academy, which they drew 1-1. EREZ BEN-AKIVA PHOTO Athlete Of The Week: Gabriela Freitas
    September 10, 2025
    PLEASANT LAKE – A looping shot and score by junior Gabriela Freitas halfway through the second half against Falmouth Academy last Thursday, Sept. 4...
    Opinion
    Letters To The Editor: Sept. 18, 2025
    September 17, 2025
    Pine Oaks Project FlawedEditor:Yes, Harwich needs more affordable housing. The state “suggests” that any new housing development have at least 10...
    Letters To The Editor: Sept. 11, 2025
    September 10, 2025
    Development Will Ruin VillageEditor:Shame on the town of Harwich for considering a residential development to replace Sundae School Ice Cream. I am...
    Cape Cod 5
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    As the number of visitors to the Chatham Municipal Fish Pier increases, parking and traffic problems mount. TIM WOOD PHOTO Traffic Problems Mount As Fish Pier Visitors Increase
    September 17, 2025
    CHATHAM – Anyone who braved Shore Road this summer could not help but notice the traffic congestion around the municipal fish pier. If it seemed...
    A Pilatus PC-12 charter aircraft at Chatham Municipal Airport. The airport commission voted to institute a new $175 landing fee for planes like this one. FILE PHOTO Airport Com Seeks Landing Fees For Commercial Flights At Town Airfield
    September 17, 2025
    CHATHAM – On a split vote, the airport commission last week opted to pursue implementing a $175 landing fee for all commercial planes or those over...
    The fall special town meeting will include a citizens’ petition designating Brewster a pollinator-friendly community. FILE PHOTO Select Board Opens Warrant For Special Town Meeting, Includes Sea...
    September 17, 2025
    BREWSTER – After voters failed to approve the Sea Camps comprehensive plan funding last fall, the select board is moving forward with a new funding...
    Focus On...
    Senior Page: Center For Active Living Prepares For Move To...
    September 11, 2025
    CHATHAM – The Center for Active Living and other town departments are working hard to make sure that there’s as little disruption as possible in...
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