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Also on today's calendar: Welltown Community Hike: The Ponds of Provincetown and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Provincetown's Parish Awaits a New Priest (provincetownindependent.org) — St. Peter the Apostle Church in Provincetown is in limbo as parishioners await a new permanent priest after a planned successor withdrew following controversy over a lesbian parishioner's funeral. A retired local priest is temporarily leading Mass and sacraments, while many LGBTQ+ Catholics worry whether the next pastor will preserve the parish's long-standing inclusive culture and even its long‑term survival.
2. Flutist's Death Prompts New State Police Investigation (provincetownindependent.org) — State Police have launched a new investigation into the 2024 overdose death of Provincetown flutist and bartender Eric Maul, whose body was found behind his Standish Street apartment. Newly scrutinized witness accounts suggest his body may have been moved and that earlier police reports omitted key details, raising fresh questions for local authorities and neighbors still seeking clarity.
3. October 1, 2026. the ptownie dispatch! (ptownie.com) — Provincetown's October calendar is packed, from National Theatre Live's Frankenstein at Water's Edge Cinema to major gatherings like Mates Leather Weekend, TransWeek, and the Walk for Alzheimer's at Town Hall. You'll also find the Vinegrass Music Festival in nearby Truro, a Women's Week community dinner, and fall favorites like Spooky Bear and the Provincetown Food & Wine Festival.
4. 11 Towns In Massachusetts With Vibrant Downtown Areas (worldatlas.com) — Provincetown gets a prime shout-out in this roundup of Massachusetts' most vibrant downtowns, spotlighting Commercial Street's galleries, restaurants, and lively arts scene. The piece highlights must-visit local spots like the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown Theater, and beloved seafood mainstay The Lobster Pot, while comparing P-town's charm with other picturesque towns across the state.
5. Rare desert bird from Mexico spotted across Cape Cod (capecodtimes.com) — Birders in Provincetown have a rare treat this fall, with a Crested Caracara—normally found in Mexico and the southern U.S.—spotted repeatedly from Race Point to other Outer Cape locations. Sightings through late September have drawn growing attention on eBird and social media, as locals and visitors keep watch for this unusual desert raptor cruising Cape Cod's skies.
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