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In today's newsletter:
- How Truroās library is reinventing reading for neighbors with dementia
- Discover why Edward Hopper kept returning to one South Truro farm
- How a remote Truro fishing town quietly helped spark the Revolution
Also on today's calendar: Talk Radio Icon HOWIE CARR on Corruption, Crime, & Politics at Hyannis Arts Hall and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
- Friday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 72. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Truro Library Builds a Book Collection for Readers With Dementia (provincetownindependent.org) ā Truro Public Library has launched a dementia-friendly book collection and other accessibility tools, giving local residents with memory loss new ways to enjoy reading. Funded by donations and shared through CLAMS, the program includes specialized Reading2Connect titles, Wonderbooks, large print, audiobooks, home delivery, and assistive devices, reflecting a strong focus on Truroās aging community. 
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2. Classic Chronicle: Exploring Cape Cod's hidden gems, from Edward Hopper to Nobska Lighthouse (wcvb.com) ā Truro gets top billing here, with more than 70% of the town protected inside the Cape Cod National Seashore and long linked to painter Edward Hopper, who repeatedly painted a South Truro farm. The piece then widens out to spotlight Woods Holeās Nobska Lighthouse restoration and Hyannis Portās quirky Toad Hall car-and-Scotch museum. Ā Ā Ā
3. How Truro (Mostly) Came to Join the Revolution (provincetownindependent.org) ā Truroās Revolutionary-era story comes alive through Old North Cemetery and the townās Committee of Correspondence, which opposed British tea and royal control. The piece follows Dr. Samuel Adamsās role linking Truro to Cape-wide Patriot organizing, courthouse protests, and ultimately the Continental Army, showing how a remote fishing community helped shape the fight for independence. Ā Ā Ā
4. Ann G. Wilson (gazettenet.com) ā This obituary for Florence resident Ann Wilson notes how much she cherished trips to Cape Cod, especially time spent with loved ones in the Wellfleet and Truro area. A longtime psychotherapist in Northampton, she is remembered for her devotion to family, her garden, and the many friends who supported her through illness. Ā Ā Ā
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Talk Radio Icon HOWIE CARR on Corruption, Crime, & Politics at Hyannis Arts Hall ā
81 Willow Ave, Barnstable
4:00 pm
Sunday August 16
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Other local events
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Crabgrass Bluegrass ā
Truro Public Library - 7 Standish Way North Truro MA 02652
6:00 pm -
Walk & Talk ā
Truro Public Library Highland House - 6 Highland Light Road North Truro MA 0265
9:00 am -
Stop the Bleed Training with the Truro Fire Department
Truro Public Library - 7 Standish Way North Truro MA 02652
10:00 am -
Monica Rizzio: Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod - Full Band ā
Truro Vineyards, 11 Shore Rd, North Truro
5:00 pm -
Matteo Lane ā
Provincetown Town Hall, 260 Commercial St, Provincetown
7:00 pm -
Tech Help with Caleb ā
Truro Public Library - 7 Standish Way North Truro MA 02652
10:00 am -
Minni Art & Yoga ā
Truro Public Library - 7 Standish Way North Truro MA 02652
10:30 am -
Moon Circles with Donna ā
Truro Public Library - 7 Standish Way North Truro MA 02652
1:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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Council on Aging Board Meeting ā
Provincetown Calendar Provincetown, MA 02657
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Whale Week!
Cape Cod National Park 171 Race Point Road, Provincetown, MA
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting ā
Provincetown Calendar Provincetown, MA 02657
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Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Notices ā
Provincetown Calendar Provincetown, MA 02657
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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