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    Toast of Harwich
    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

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

    DeSiervo To Depart Orleans Rec
    ORLEANS – The town is losing its director of recreation, culture and community events amid talk...
    Contractors work on the siding at Monomoy Middle School Monday morning. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO

    Construction Delays Middle School Opening, But ...

    CHATHAM – The $11.5 million replacement of siding and windows at Monomoy Regional Middle School...

    Construction Delays Middle School Opening, But ...
    CHATHAM – The $11.5 million replacement of siding and windows at Monomoy Regional Middle School...
    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

    ORLEANS – The zoning board of appeals last week voted to take additional measures to assist in...

    Tensions Rise As Prence Review Continues
    ORLEANS – The zoning board of appeals last week voted to take additional measures to assist in...
    Allin Thompson (center) with his wife Izzy, is surrounded by family members during the 2024 annual town meeting when Mr. Thompson was inducted into the Harwich Hall of Fame.  FILE PHOTO

    Allin Thompson Remembered As Champion Of Community

    HARWICH – Longtime community servant Allin P. Thompson, 84, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24. Mr....

    Allin Thompson Remembered As Champion Of Community
    HARWICH – Longtime community servant Allin P. Thompson, 84, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24. Mr....
    An official groundbreaking was held Tuesday at the Spring Rock Village affordable housing project in Brewster. RICH ELDRED PHOTO

    It’s Official: Spring Rock Village Is Underway ...

    BREWSTER – Ground was broken earlier this summer, the foundations are in, but the official...

    It’s Official: Spring Rock Village Is Underway ...
    BREWSTER – Ground was broken earlier this summer, the foundations are in, but the official...
    The latest layout for the 42-unit affordable housing project on Meetinghouse Road being proposed by Pennrose. The plan shows a path on the left that runs from the development to the Old Colony Rail Trail. PENNROSE GRAPHIC

    Sidewalk Likely A Requirement For Housing Proje...

    CHATHAM – Zoning board of appeals members are leaning toward approving the 42-unit Pennrose...

    Sidewalk Likely A Requirement For Housing Proje...
    CHATHAM – Zoning board of appeals members are leaning toward approving the 42-unit Pennrose...
    Members of the Monomoy Joint Regional Agreement Formula Group held their first session on Aug. 20. From left, Charles Gruszka, Peter Hughes, Jay McGrail and Peter Piekarski representing Harwich and Jeff Dykens, Brad Schiff and Stephen Daniel representing Chatham. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

    MRSD Agreement Working Group: Enrollment Is A M...

    CHATHAM – Members of the Monomoy Joint Regional Agreement Formula Working Group from Chatham and...

    MRSD Agreement Working Group: Enrollment Is A M...
    CHATHAM – Members of the Monomoy Joint Regional Agreement Formula Working Group from Chatham and...

    Summer Residents: RTE Unfair, Divisive; Select ...

    CHATHAM – The select board will vote next Tuesday, Sept. 1, on implementing a 20 percent...

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    Chatham
    Contractors work on the siding at Monomoy Middle School Monday morning. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO Construction Delays Middle School Opening, But Only By Two Days
    August 26, 2026
    CHATHAM – The $11.5 million replacement of siding and windows at Monomoy Regional Middle School was always expected to be on a tight schedule. And...
    The latest layout for the 42-unit affordable housing project on Meetinghouse Road being proposed by Pennrose. The plan shows a path on the left that runs from the development to the Old Colony Rail Trail. PENNROSE GRAPHIC Sidewalk Likely A Requirement For Housing Project Approval, A...
    August 26, 2026
    CHATHAM – Zoning board of appeals members are leaning toward approving the 42-unit Pennrose Meetinghouse Road affordable housing project, but will...
    Members of the Monomoy Joint Regional Agreement Formula Group held their first session on Aug. 20. From left, Charles Gruszka, Peter Hughes, Jay McGrail and Peter Piekarski representing Harwich and Jeff Dykens, Brad Schiff and Stephen Daniel representing Chatham. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO MRSD Agreement Working Group: Enrollment Is A Major Issue
    August 26, 2026
    CHATHAM – Members of the Monomoy Joint Regional Agreement Formula Working Group from Chatham and Harwich conducted their first session on Aug. 20,...
    Harwich
    Contractors work on the siding at Monomoy Middle School Monday morning. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO Construction Delays Middle School Opening, But Only By Two Days
    August 26, 2026
    CHATHAM – The $11.5 million replacement of siding and windows at Monomoy Regional Middle School was always expected to be on a tight schedule. And...
    Allin Thompson (center) with his wife Izzy, is surrounded by family members during the 2024 annual town meeting when Mr. Thompson was inducted into the Harwich Hall of Fame.  FILE PHOTO Allin Thompson Remembered As Champion Of Community
    August 26, 2026
    HARWICH – Longtime community servant Allin P. Thompson, 84, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24. Mr. Thompson served the town in various capacities for...
    Victoria Brown, founder of Dance Therapy 508 and Entertainment, performs an African dance to the beat of the Drumma Queens and Issa Coulibaly. Kicking Up Heals At 'United We Dance'
    August 26, 2026
    HARWICH – The sixth annual “United We Dance” event planned for Brooks Park last Friday had to do a little side step thanks to the rain. The event...
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    Orleans
    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...
    Brewster
    An official groundbreaking was held Tuesday at the Spring Rock Village affordable housing project in Brewster. RICH ELDRED PHOTO It’s Official: Spring Rock Village Is Underway In Brewster
    August 26, 2026
    BREWSTER – Ground was broken earlier this summer, the foundations are in, but the official groundbreaking for Spring Rock Village in Brewster took...
    Brewster To Charge $300 For Short-term Rental Registration
    August 26, 2026
    BREWSTER – After three public hearings, the town has unveiled a final draft of regulations for the short-term rentals. Brewster voters approved the...
    Future Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod homeowner Sarah Goyette and her son Asher pose in front of what will be their house within a year. It's on Mackie Drive in Brewster, off Route 6A near Nickerson State Park. They helped volunteers ceremonially lift a side wall of their home into place on Aug. 18 and will contribute labor during up to a year of construction. ANDY KIRKALDY PHOTO Wall Raising Makes Future Habitat Homes ‘Real’
    August 26, 2026
    BREWSTER – Future Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod homeowner Sarah Goyette said on Aug. 18 that she is inspired by every visit to her Brewster...
    Features
    A scene from “Tony,” starring Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony Bourdain, filmed in Provincetown. ‘Tony’ Brings The Authentic Cape To The Big Screen
    August 26, 2026
    “Tony,” a fictionalized encapsulation of Anthony Bourdain’s summer stint in a Provincetown restaurant, a time he credited with activating the love...
    Diane Valcourt of Brewster served for more than two decades as an Arlington Lady, making sure that all fallen service members have someone by their side as they are laid to rest. JANE DUBZINSKI PHOTO Diane Valcourt Is An Arlington Lady, Through And Through
    August 26, 2026
    At Arlington National Cemetery, a team of service members hold an American flag, folding the fabric 13 times, corner to corner, forming a tightly...
    LuxRE Cape Cod’s officers Matt Leonard and Brian Pothier. COURTESY PHOTO Minding Your Business- LuxRECapeCod, Inc.
    August 26, 2026
    “We really believe in local,” said Brian Pothier, one of the founders of LuxRECapeCod, Inc.  based in Orleans. “We have 100 percent control over...
    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...
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    Sports
    From left: President and Executive Director of The Family Schools Milisa Galazzi, Nauset senior Edith Spiegel and Sandwich senior Sam Thompson. NICK CHRISTIAN PHOTOS Nauset Student Founds Free Swimming Program
    August 26, 2026
    With summer coming to a close, students across the Cape are doing their best to enjoy their days away from the structure of the school day. Some...
    Kayden Kaser receives the Alan McLennen, Jr., Award from McClennen. RUSSELL LOCKE PHOTOS Cape Cod Community Rowing Hosts Annual Cranberry Sprints
    August 26, 2026
    HARWICH – Cape Cod Community Rowing brought friendly competition, community spirit and plenty of fun to Long Pond on Saturday, Aug. 15 during its...
    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...
    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
    Letters To The Editor: Aug. 27, 2026
    August 26, 2026
    No Ifs, Ands, Or ButsEditor:Pennrose and Chatham concluded the land disposition agreement (LDA) for the Meetinghouse Road affordable housing...
    Our View: Support The RTE
    August 26, 2026
    The Chatham Select Board will vote Sept. 1 on implementing a residential tax exemption (RTE). The proposal has been controversial, to say the...
    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,...
    featured
    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...
    Contractors work on the siding at Monomoy Middle School Monday morning. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO Construction Delays Middle School Opening, But Only By Two Days
    August 26, 2026
    CHATHAM – The $11.5 million replacement of siding and windows at Monomoy Regional Middle School was always expected to be on a tight schedule. And...
    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...
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    Remember When August 27, 2026
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    Pete Small (left) and Lee Marden were Ma and Pa Kettle in the 1962 Chatham Fourth of July parade, driving a 1931 Model A Ford. The float was called...
    Remember When August 20, 2026
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    Stage Harbor Yacht Club regatta, July 2008. FILE PHOTO
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