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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...

A section of the fishway at the Route 124 bike path has been reconstructed to improve herring passage to spawning headwaters in Long Pond. COURTESY PHOTO

Herring Run Improvements Planned After First Harvest In 22 Years

August 19, 2026

HARWICH – Herring count statistics for the 2026 spring spawning season show a slightly below average year. Natural Resources Director Stephanie...

The Barnstable County Commissioners have voted to make the Cape’s carrying capacity a regional priority. FILE PHOTO

County Commission Acts To Prioritize Cape’s Carrying Capacity

August 19, 2026

HARWICH – The Barnstable County Commissioners voted Aug. 12 to make the Cape’s water supply and carrying capacity regional priorities, after...

Water Main Project Update Session

August 13, 2026

Water Main Project Update Session HARWICH – A major water main replacement project is scheduled to get underway in September from the Dennis town line along Route 28 to...

Family Pantry Warehouse Manager Gary Isgur. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTO

Keeping The Warehouse Humming At The Family Pantry

August 12, 2026

NORTH HARWICH – Clients who visit the Family Pantry of Cape Cod see the lobby and the intake area, as well as a small boutique stocked with used...

Approximately 60 people showed up for the select board’s annual non-resident taxpayers meeting Monday night. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Seasonal Population Impacts Felt, Summer Residents Told At Annual...

August 12, 2026

HARWICH – Growth, especially of the seasonal population, is having an impact on the town, several department heads told a gathering of about 60...

This map prepared by Harwich Conservation Trust shows the location of the proposed parking lot and the trust’s 14 acres extending to the Herring River marsh.

HCT Launches Herring River View Project Seeks $1.2 Million For...

August 12, 2026

HARWICH – The Harwich Conservation Trust has a new fundraising campaign to improve access to the Herring River Watershed. The trust is looking to...

Harwich Town Administrator Jay McGrail and Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners Chair Mark Forest converse during the commission’s hearing in Harwich on July 30. Commissioner Ron Bergstrom is to the left of Forest. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Report: Cape Towns Get Inadequate Share Of State Lottery Aid

August 12, 2026

HARWICH – The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners has released a Massachusetts Lottery funding analysis that shows the 15 towns on...

The Detours had a crowd doing the sidestep across the sidewalk in Harwich Port during the Port Summer Nights free music stroll on Aug. 5.

If It’s Wednesday, It Must Be Port Summer Night

August 12, 2026

HARWICH PORT – The sidewalks were crowded on Aug. 5 thanks to the growing popularity of the weekly Port Summer Nights music strolls.The Harwich...

Christ Church Episcopal in Harwich Port is celebrating its 100th birthday this month. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTOS

A Centennial Birthday Party For Christ Church Episcopal

HARWICH PORT – Christ Church Episcopal fits comfortably into its surrounding neighborhood at the corner of Route 28 and Harbor Road, and it has for...

The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners addressed issues about the Cape’s carrying capacity raised during a meeting in Harwich on July 30. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTOS

Harwich Seeks Regional Support To Address Cape’s Carrying Capacity

HARWICH – The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners received a clear message from residents and select board members last week that...

The newly built Harwich Port Village Landing complex is opening its doors for business. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTOS

The Doors Are Open At Harwich Port Village Landing

HARWICH – People strolling through Harwich Port on Saturday were stopping to comment to owner Dennis Miller on the look of Harwich Port Village...

Former selectman Dana DeCosta receives the Democratic Town Committee’s annual James M. Noonan Community Service Award, presented by his wife, Deb DeCosta, in a ceremony on Saturday at the community center. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

DeCosta Honored With James Noonan Community Service Award

HARWICH – Former selectman Dana DeCosta was honored by the town’s Democratic Town Committee on Saturday with the James M. Noonan Community Service...

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