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Also on today's calendar: Mates Leather Weekend XXVII and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Essentially Provincetown (ptownie.com) — A beloved Commercial Street corner store, Essentials, has quietly served Provincetown's everyday needs since 1978, from sunscreen and snacks to Eastern European comfort foods for seasonal workers. This profile traces its origins with the Katz family, its evolution under current owner Laura Lenza, and how the shop has become a low-key but essential part of Provincetown's changing year-round and visitor community.
• 'It was a calmer weekend than we were anticipating.' As nor'easter tapers off, officials are relieved it wasn't worse. (bostonglobe.com) — Provincetown came through the long nor'easter with only minor damage, according to the town's harbor and pier office, despite one boat breaking loose and some flooding. Officials across Massachusetts say the slow-moving storm brought heavy rain and high tides but allowed time for preparation, leaving most communities, including Provincetown, far better off than feared.
• From Fantasia to Freedom: TransWeek in Ptown (ptownie.com) — Provincetown will again host TransWeek October 18–25, 2026, bringing workshops, performances, and social events across town for transgender and gender-diverse people, families, and allies. The piece traces the gathering's evolution from 1975's Fantasia Fair to today's more expansive, advocacy-minded celebration, highlighting how Provincetown's welcoming atmosphere helped nurture one of its longest-running traditions.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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