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Most people know him as Father Paul, but you can call him General

In 1984, Paul K. Hurley graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army, eventually becoming a captain of artillery in the famed 82nd Airborne Division. The Weymouth native loved the camaraderie of the armed forces, but felt like something was missing in his life. So he left the Army in 1990 to find out exactly what that was.

Manomet, MA · 2d
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A Chance Meeting With a Future Governor

Everybody seems to have a Keisha Lance Bottoms story these days. As I watch the celebrations surrounding her historic election as the nation’s first Black woman governor, I find myself remembering mine. It began on a glorious summer afternoon on Martha’s Vineyard. My beloved husband, Stephen, and I...

Oak Bluffs, MA · 17h
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Outer Cape schools see better year for student enrollment

Student enrollment was trending downward in Outer Cape schools following the COVID-19 pandemic, but new data shows a recent departure from that trend. That's according to Lauren Hakimi of the Provincetown Independent. CAI's Gilda Geist spoke to Lauren to learn more. Gilda Geist Walk us through how enrollment on the...

Provincetown, MA · 1d
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Our View: Move Forward With Sea Camps

The more than $1.7 million that Brewster voters will be asked to spend on capital improvements to the Sea Camps bay property at Monday’s special town meeting is an investment worth making. The defeat of master plan funding for the property was a setback; on Nov. 16 voters have an opportunity to put rehabilitation of the property back on track. The money, which comes from community preservation funds and free cash, will rehabilitate tennis courts, allow demolition of up to 21 buildings, replace a water main in an environmentally sensitive area and develop landscaping and trail plans. The property holds the potential for being a real centerpiece for the town, and these steps will continue movement in that direction.

Brewster, MA · 2d
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Nantucket Just Dodged A Massive Bullet, But Not Of Its Own Accord

To the editor: Ballot question 7 Nantucket vote: No 51 percent, Yes 49 percent. I could not agree more with Joe Topham regarding the devastatingly negative impact Ballot Question 7 would have had on Nantucket, had it passed. One must ask, however, why he waited until after the voting on Tuesday to voice this concern? The existence of and information on Ballot Question 7 was made available to the public in early September. It’s not as if our officials weren’t aware of it. In the October 29 edition, the I&M reported that Leslie Snell said that neither the Planning Board nor the Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission has discussed the question or taken a position on it. How could such an important ballot initiative not have been a focus for the people in our community who are responsible for planning our future? Why was the alarm bell not sounded well BEFORE people voted?

Nantucket, MA · 3d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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On Veterans Day, Orleans Celebrates The Power Of Memory

ORLEANS – Cecil Newcomb, a Vietnam War veteran, was recently asked by a friend how often he thinks about his time serving in the conflict. “My answer to him was ‘Every day of my life,’” said Newcomb, who served in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief.

Orleans, MA · 1d

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Wellfleet Emergency Management seeking volunteers to assist with storm sheltering operations

WELLFLEET – The Wellfleet Emergency Management Team is seeking community volunteers to help operate emergency shelters during severe weather events, including warming and cooling centers and overnight shelter accommodations. Town officials are recruiting residents willing to assist with emergency shelter operations at Nauset Regional High School when severe weather...

Wellfleet, MA · 18h

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Long-Sought Properties Off Milestone Road Acquired By Land Bank For $2.75 Million

Described as a "donut-hole" amid surrounding Land Bank properties, the two parcels had been pursued by the agency for more than a decade. Two properties off Milestone Road that the Nantucket Land Bank has pursued for more than a decade were finally acquired by the agency on Monday for $2.75 million.

Nantucket, MA · 2d

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A Taste of Social Psychology

For those of you close to Southeastern Massachusetts or Rhode Island, I’ll be doing two lectures next week – same presentation, different venues, free admission!. Social Psychology is the study of how attitudes and behavior can be shaped by the social situations we find ourselves in or by the influence of other people. In this presentation we’ll learn about various.

Wareham, MA · 21h

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State rep race results still unclear one week out

Sarah Hewins, left, and state Rep. John Gaskey, right. File photos. One week after voters finished casting their ballots, the winner of the 2nd Plymouth district state representative race is still unclear. Incumbent state Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver) has declared victory twice since Nov. 3 based on incomplete or unofficial tallies. However, the results, which are still not certified by the state, still show Gaskey’s Democratic challenger Sarah Hewins leading by a slim margin.

Wareham, MA · 3d

Cape Cod Chronicle

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Brewster Residents Honor Those Who Served

BREWSTER – As traffic whisked by on Route 6A, the mood outside the front of the council on aging was reverent and respectful. Residents and visitors gathered on the building’s front lawn for the town’s annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor those who have proudly served our country.

Brewster, MA · 1d

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From 1776 to today, Wareham salutes its veterans

Avery Nelson, age 9, sang during the Veterans Day ceremony at Centre Park on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Photo by Erin Darling. The Wareham High School JROTC march in the Veterans Day parade. Photo by Erin Darling. Uncle Sam shows off his moves during the Veterans Day parade. Photo by Erin...

Wareham, MA · 2d

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Overnight rain lingers into Friday morning across southern New England

(WJAR) — Periods of rain continue overnight into Friday morning. The heaviest rain moves offshore early Friday, light rain ends around midday. Although the heavier bands of rain will be offshore by the morning commute, Friday will feature some light to moderate showers in the morning, with temperatures hovering in the upper 30s to near 40!

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 12h

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Ocean View Hotel Faces Historic Hurdle

A controversial plan for a new hotel in Oak Bluffs faces an uncertain future after a town historic committee refused to give it its blessing last month. On Oct. 13, the Copeland plan review committee voted 3-1 that the proposed Ocean View Hotel was not appropriate for the district. The three-story, 26-room, Victorian-style hotel, backed by Boston-based developer Charles Hajjar, is designed to pay homage to the original Ocean View that burned down in 1965.

Oak Bluffs, MA · 19h

Martha's Vineyard Times

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Annual Veterans Day Parade in photos

Martha’s Vineyard veterans marched down the streets of Oak Bluffs Wednesday as part of the annual Veterans Day Parade, accompanied by Island supporters, to honor the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This year, Veterans Day is flanked by the 250th anniversary of the Declaration...

Oak Bluffs, MA · 1d

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Onset Historical Society Collectors Event and Membership Drive

The Onset Historical Society is hosting a Collectors Event and Membership Drive on Saturday, Nov. 14 to discover Onset's past. Attendees are encouraged to join, meet fellow collectors, and bring their own historical items. Event highlights include nearly 1,000 Onset postcards, historical ephemera, and over 50 vintage porcelain pieces, alongside...

Wareham, MA · 3d

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Dated Cape Cod Shingle-Style Becomes Family Summer Home

In Mashpee’s New Seabury on Cape Cod, interior designer Liz Caan helps with a total renovation, turning a dated home into a fresh family retreat. Designer Liz Caan of Liz Caan & Co. in Newton, Massachusetts, knew it would be a gut job when she saw the house perched on a bluff in New Seabury on Cape Cod. Her clients wanted to turn a dated Shingle-style structure into a family summer home with memorable style and abundant guest accommodations.

Mashpee, MA · 4d

Martha's Vineyard Times

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Top senior stressor: Applying to college

For high school seniors, the college application process can be an exciting but also stressful time. Between making important decisions about their future, hearing advice from others, and figuring out where exactly they want to go, many students feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty of what comes next. As seniors work through their college applications and consider their options, the pressure to make the right decision about next year can be increasingly difficult to manage.

Oak Bluffs, MA · 1d

Martha's Vineyard Times

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The sluggish road to repair the State Forest bike path

Almost half of the bike path in the State Forest is in bad shape. I mean, terrible shape. Anyone who bikes on the Vineyard knows someone who’s hit a frost heave there and taken a spill. For years, I’ve wondered why the bad spots have gone untended. I’d...

Edgartown, MA · 1d

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Edgartown Adopts Residential Tax Exemption

The Edgartown select board this week approved a residential tax exemption that will shift some of the property tax burden from year-round residents to seasonal homeowners. The board voted unanimously Monday in favor of enacting a 5 per cent residential tax rate exemption after holding hearings earlier this year. This is the first time that Edgartown has enacted the residential exemption, which has been employed by several other municipalities on the Island.

Edgartown, MA · 22h