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Coffee in hand, Provincetown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Provincetown's Catholic parish is still waiting for its next priest
  • Why Eric Maul's 2024 death in Provincetown is back under investigation
  • Which Provincetown fall events should be on your October calendar?

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Nice with some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy with sun and clouds, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Porter - Front End - 2403 in Provincetown. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for MA-Store Associate Seasonal-Part Time in Provincetown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Provincetown here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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