EDITORIAL: Leaps and bounds Nov 11, 2009
In a few weeks, The Cape Codder and its sister publication Harwich Oracle will roll out Gifts of Hope 2009, the annual campaign that seeks to raise money and bolster the coffers of the LCOC. ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
TOURNEY UPDATE: Canton field hockey ready for Stang Nov 11, 2009
In the 5 p.m. match-up, No. 1 seeded Harwich will face the fourth seeded Old Rochester Bulldogs. The winners will meet for the South championship Saturday at Taunton High. (Canton Journal, MA)
Veterans Day Spotlight: Harwich veteran pays it forward Nov 11, 2009
When the clock strikes 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Larry Cole, a Harwich selectman and Korean War veteran, will preside over the town s annual Veterans Day ceremony at Island Pond Cemetery ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
BLOG SPOT: Hoppers Truro landscape deserves preservation Nov 11, 2009
BLOG SPOT: Hoppers Truro landscape deserves preservation - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Veterans Day ceremonies around the Cape Nov 11, 2009
Island Pond will hold Veterans Day ceremony Harwich will honor veterans by holding its customary observance of Veterans Day 2009 at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in Island Pond Cemetery in Harwich Center. That s Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance, the Rev. Evelyn Lavelli of the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Harwich Port will give the invocation and benediction, and Selectman Larry Cole... (Cape Codder, MA)
Financial aid seminar for the college-bound Nov 11, 2009
Financial aid seminar for the college-bound - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... A financial aid seminar for high school seniors, their parents and any other interested parents will be held at Harwich High School Library on Dec. 7, 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be a representative from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Harwich students earn full scholarships Nov 10, 2009
Twenty-six Harwich High School seniors earned the John and Abigail Adams scholarship, according to Kevin A. Turner, school principal ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Hanover boys net soccer tourney win; wait for next opponent Nov 10, 2009
The win set Hanover up to face the winner of Monday s Harwich/Rockland match up for a Wednesday (Nov ... Harwich is the No. 2 seed with a 17-1-2 record, while Rockland is No. 15 and is 10-7-2 with its preliminary round win over Hull. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Ghost Train at HHS this weekend Nov 10, 2009
Ghost Train at HHS this weekend - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Two-dozen Harwich High School students will present the mystery classic Ghost Train on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Harwich High School auditorium ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Bank of America’s travails put Boston duo into spotlight Nov 8, 2009
Phelan, president of the commercial real estate firm Colliers, Meredith & Grew, said he once tried to persuade May to buy a vacation home in an upscale Cape community, such as Harwich or Osterville. The price point was a little rich, and he could afford it in a blink. (Boston Globe)
Off-Cape man creates Friends of Hawksnest Nov 7, 2009
Off-Cape man creates Friends of Hawksnest - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Thompson s ties to that neck of the woods in Harwich go back a long way ... It's also hard to do when I live in Wisconsin, said Thompson, adding, I'd love to find a co-chairman who lives in Harwich. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
At Your Library: Browsing leads to new discoveries Nov 6, 2009
Current and recent issues of Barron s, Boston Globe, Cape Cod Chronicle, Cape Cod Times, Cape Verdean News, The Cape Codder, Christian Science Monitor, Harwich Oracle, Investor s Business Daily, New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal, are displayed ... Diverse information is displayed throughout the library, including bus schedules, adult education flyers, Historic Harwich Center information, the current New York Times Best Seller list, tax forms, and much more ... Harwich Oracle, 5... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Turkey dinner, all the fixins', at Methodist Church Nov 6, 2009
Turkey dinner, all the fixins', at Methodist Church - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Back by popular demand and just in time for Thanksgiving, the Harwich United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Turkey Dinner with all the fixin s. Servings start at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Harwich United Methodist Church Parish Hall, on the corner of Church Street and Queen Anne Road (one block east of Route 137) ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Robert Coard; as ABCD leader with ‘golden touch,’ fought poverty for half century Nov 5, 2009
He was a regular at Boston Ballet performances and spent his summers tending his garden at a home in Harwich. Yesterday, the Boston City Council closed its meeting in memory of Coard, whom Councilor at Large Stephen J. Murphy called an angel of mercy to people without in the city. (Boston Globe)
A family affair Nov 5, 2009
Hopkinton defeated Medfield, Harwich, Bellingham, Bishop Stang, Watertown and Mohawk Trail. The Harwich clash was a double-overtime victory and the Watertown triumph involved rallying from a two-goal deficit. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Robert Coard, fought for justice as head of ABCD Nov 4, 2009
He was a regular at Boston Ballet performances and spent his summers tending his garden at home in Harwich. In addition to his wife, Mr. Coard leaves three sons, David of New York City, Ronald of Norwood, and Mackie of Jamaica Plain; and his daughter, Janet, of South Boston. (Boston Globe)
Special Olympics comes to HHS Nov 4, 2009
This article is a contribution from Harwich public schools ... The air was cool and the spirits were high as the second annual Special Olympic School Day Games took place at Harwich High School on Oct. 23 ... Participating high schools included Bourne, Dennis-Yarmouth, Sandwich, Chatham, Nauset, the Latham School, and Harwich. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
State can limit water use, AG’s office argues Nov 4, 2009
The municipalities - Brockton, Duxbury, Fairhaven, Hamilton, Harwich, Lynn, Mashpee, Mattapoisett, Medfield, Millis, North Reading, Sandwich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Wellesley - argue that they should be exempt because the Massachusetts Water Management Act, a 24-year-old allocation scheme, monitors their water use. They said they have been following those rules, registering their water use every decade, as required. (Boston Globe)
Land Ho! buys 400 Club in Harwich Port Nov 3, 2009
buys 400 Club in Harwich Port - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... buys 400 Club in Harwich Port ... is coming to Harwich Port. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Uptick in local real estate sales still elusive Oct 31, 2009
Uptick in local real estate sales still elusive - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... The Chatham office handles Harwich listings, and Daly-Karlson said Harwich and Harwich Port are very active ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
H1N1: Questions and answers Oct 30, 2009
H1N1: Questions and answers - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... While Harwich waits for its allocation of vaccine, scheduled for distribution sometime in December, the Oracle asked town health director Paula Champagne a series of H1N1 questions that are on the minds of many people ... Q: Is the Harwich Health Department advising that all school-age children get the H1N1 vaccine when it is available. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Editorial: Revenue streams Oct 29, 2009
Like other Cape Cod towns, Harwich faces a dreary budget season for the next fiscal year, and probably for several fiscal years to come ... With Harwich looking down the barrel at some $8 million in needed repairs to harbor infrastructure, a more robust revenue stream is now a requirement ... As fixed costs, such as pension plans and employee healthcare, continue to rise, Harwich needs to revisit ideas for other revenue streams. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Harwich chief warns about string of burglaries Oct 28, 2009
Harwich chief warns about string of burglaries - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Harwich chief warns about string of burglaries ... Harwich Police Chief William Mason is reminding residents to contact police if they notice suspicious activity in their neighborhoods. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Jewelry store robbed in Harwich Port Oct 28, 2009
An apparent robbery took place Tuesday afternoon at Monahan Co. Fine Jewelers, at 540 Route 28 in Harwich Port ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Harwich man charged in purse snatching Oct 28, 2009
Mathew Gonzalez, 28, of Harwich, was arrested by Harwich police Monday after he allegedly snatched a woman s purse on Route 28 in Harwich Port ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Turkey Shoot benefits pantry Oct 27, 2009
Turkey Shoot benefits pantry - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... The cost to play is a $30 gift certificate from a major grocer, which will go to support The Family Pantry, based in Harwich, and the Cape Cod Council of Churches ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
GUEST COMMENTARY: Water dilemma article needs clarifications Oct 27, 2009
GUEST COMMENTARY: Water dilemma article needs clarifications - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Washed Ashore: Tie a yellow ribbon Oct 25, 2009
Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. . (Harwich Oracle, MA)
At Your Library: For bestsellers, get on the hold list Oct 24, 2009
At Your Library: For bestsellers, get on the hold list - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... When no Harwich patrons have a hold on a popular item, our copy will be sent to fill holds at other libraries ... It ll go to the first patron who chose Harwich as the pick-up location. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
In my minds eye: Life in the slow lane Oct 24, 2009
In my minds eye: Life in the slow lane - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
New restaurant in Harwich Port plans December opening Oct 24, 2009
New restaurant in Harwich Port plans December opening - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... New restaurant in Harwich Port plans December opening ... A new restaurant, Ember Pizza, is under reconstruction at a prime location -- the corner of Bank Street and Route 28 in Harwich Port -- and although it s still several weeks away from completion, it will offer an exciting twist on a staple of American cuisine: brick oven pizza. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Inside the 6 - Soccer Power Rankings Oct 23, 2009
Granted, the Clippers record far exceeds last year s record at this stage of the game, but these boys have shown up each game, and they came into this week in second place in the South Shore League, one spot behind Harwich. 5. (Weymouth News, MA)
PHOTO GALLERY: Elite among the elite; Cape Cod Cubs dominate the competition Oct 22, 2009
Five Cape players are seeing plenty of action for the Cubs, headed by Michael Donoghue of Yarmouth Port, Jefferey Erving of Hyannis and Shaun Gould of Harwich plus a pair of Centerville players, Corbin Fries and Michael Lepore. In the 1970s, the Cape Cod Cubs were a franchise in the Eastern Hockey League and played at the Cape Cod Coliseum in South Yarmouth. (Cape Codder, MA)
Letters: Harwich Oracle Oct. 21 Oct 22, 2009
The food and conviviality at the Harwich Central Caf ... Jeff Strome, a Harwich High School senior, was playing a Bach piece on his violin, and the caf ... Jeff is certainly a credit to the music programs provided by the Harwich School System, along with support from the Harwich Friends of the Arts. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Hyannis man charged in Harwich Port boat theft Oct 22, 2009
Hyannis man charged in Harwich Port boat theft - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Hyannis man charged in Harwich Port boat theft ... Harwich and state police on Oct. 16 arrested Thomas Cimeno, 67, of Hyannis, and charged him with larceny in connection with the theft of a 28-foot boat and its trailer, which was in storage in Harwich Port. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
POLL QUESTION: Should Harwich Agricultural Commission expand the local farmers market to a full 13 weeks next summer? Oct 21, 2009
POLL QUESTION: Should Harwich Agricultural Commission expand the local farmers market to a full 13 weeks next summer. - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... POLL QUESTION: Should Harwich Agricultural Commission expand the local farmers market to a full 13 weeks next summer. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Harwich makes headway with open-space strategy Oct 21, 2009
Harwich makes headway with open-space strategy - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Harwich makes headway with open-space strategy ... Town planner David Spitz didn t get much of a honeymoon when he came to work for Harwich earlier this year. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Singing Trooper coming to town Oct 20, 2009
Singing Trooper coming to town - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... The Harwich Women's Club is sponsoring a performance by Sgt. Daniel Clark, the Singing Trooper, and his wife, Mary, on Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. at Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, Route 124 in Harwich ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
PHOTO GALLERY: Cape Tech/Harwich defense rules again Oct 20, 2009
The stifling Cape Tech/Harwich defense was in prime form on Saturday afternoon, completely shutting down the offense of the South Shore Voc Tech Vikings, on their way to a 14-0 win ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Kathryn Brophy; directed food service at schools Oct 20, 2009
She was 89 and had previously lived in West Harwich and Wollaston ... They married in September 1948 and lived in Wollaston for many years, retiring to West Harwich in the late 1980s. (Boston Globe)
New Provincetown committee explores pros & cons of school regionalization Oct 20, 2009
New Provincetown committee explores pros & cons of school regionalization - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
PHOTO GALLERY: Fungi among us: Mushrooms thrive in Cape soil Oct 20, 2009
PHOTO GALLERY: Fungi among us: Mushrooms thrive in Cape soil - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Mission Wolf back by popular demand Oct 17, 2009
Mission Wolf back by popular demand - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Maggie is one of the wolves coming to Harwich Community Center next week ... After last year s Mission Wolf event at Harwich Community Center drew some 750 people eager to see live wolves and hear about efforts to protect their population and habitat, the program is back by popular demand for two shows on Tuesday, Oct. 20. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
United Methodist celebrating 200 years of ministry Oct 17, 2009
On Sunday, Oct. 18, the Harwich United Methodist Church, 1 Church St., East Harwich, will celebrate 200 years of ministry on Cape Cod ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Dunford to run for state rep Oct 17, 2009
In her last race she cruised to an easy victory over Harwich s Don Howell ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Open house at new public safety facility Oct 16, 2009
Open house at new public safety facility - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... The newly constructed Harwich Public Safety Facility s ribbon-cutting ceremony will be Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ribbon cutting will take place at noon ... The Harwich Police Building Committee, along with the board of selectmen and the police and fire departments, invite the public to stop by and tour the new facility, including the new joint dispatch center. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
PHOTO GALLERY: Orleans farmers market extends season Oct 16, 2009
He also sells pulled pork, barbecued ribs and chicken prepared at his Harwich warehouse. Fresh flower bouquets and perennial plants will be available until the first frost. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Harwich gears up for comprehensive wastewater plan Oct 16, 2009
While citizens in the nearby towns of Orleans and Chatham have been thoroughly enmeshed with debating elements of their proposed wastewater management systems, Harwich has been on the sidelines until now. Frank Sampson, chairman of Harwich s 11-member Water Quality Management Task Force, said he anticipates the imminent release of several long-awaited state reports on Allen, Wychmere, and Saquatucket harbors and then later, another report on Herring River ... Harwich has some areas, like Herring... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Coakley due in Harwich Saturday Oct 16, 2009
Edward Kennedy, is scheduled to visit Harwich Saturday, Oct. 17. Coakley has plans to attend a meet and greet event at Harwich Selectman Ed McManus s home between 1 and 3:30 p.m., following her scheduled visit to the newly opened Harwich Public Safety Facility on Sisson Road ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
COMMENTARY: Gen-X files: On civility (or the lack of it) Oct 15, 2009
com and a Harwich resident. Gen-X Files looks at life on Cape Cod through the eyes of a journalist in his 30s, the age group that constitutes the Cape s fastest-shrinking demographic. (Cape Codder, MA)
Harwich looks to regroup after losses Oct 14, 2009
It was a tough week for winning streaks in Harwich as both the boys soccer and girls field hockey teams suffered regular season losses for the first time in two years. The Harwich boys soccer team will have to regroup following their 5-0 loss to Nauset on Friday night, ending their regular season win streak at 33 ... Despite snapping their 33-game regular season winning streak, Harwich will need to rebound before a series of key games to close out their regular season. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Tour the new public safety building on Saturday Oct 14, 2009
The Harwich Police Building Committee, along with the board of selectmen and the police and fire departments, invite the community to stop by and tour the new facility, including the joint dispatch center. Food and refreshments will be offered, thanks to the police and fire associations, George's Fish Market, the 400 East Restaurant and the Harwich Central Caf ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Housing eligibility meetings set Oct 13, 2009
First-time homebuyers interested in learning if they qualify for Harwich Housing Authority s Buy Down Program can attend one of two upcoming meetings at Harwich Community Center: Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. or Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Under the program, eligible applicants can receive up to $125,000 in grant subsidies to purchase their first home ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Harwich town band needs you Oct 10, 2009
The Harwich Town Band is seeking musicians for almost all sections including clarinet, oboe, trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone horn and tuba. Interested players are invited to attend the first fall rehearsal on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. at the Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St. The atmosphere is friendly, fun and relaxed with no auditions required ... Conducted, by Peter Cobb, the Harwich Town Band performs concerts of marches, Broadway show tunes, popular songs and light band classics.... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Cape lawmakers lobby Gov. for stimulus money to expand broadband access Oct 10, 2009
Fri Oct 09, 2009, 02:46 PM EDT. From the press release from State Sen. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Water quality data expected soon Oct 9, 2009
With disagreements worked out between the state Department of Environmental Protection and the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, the town is about to receive a long-awaited report detailing the scope of water pollution in Harwich and what the town needs to do to improve the quality and meet state requirements ... Allin Thompson, chairman of Harwich Wastewater Advisory Committee, briefed the selectmen Monday on the news that the research data was soon to be in the committee s hands ...... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Fall Focus: Stuart Tapley Oct 8, 2009
Stuart Tapley started 36 games for the Harwich Mariners this past summer. Fall Focus: Stuart Tapley. (Seminoles.com)
Rescue equipment for COPD victims Oct 7, 2009
Harwich Fire Chief William Flynn told selectmen Monday that the department has recently begun using a new treatment for emergency patients with Cardiopulmonary Disorder (COPD) ... Harwich was one of the first departments to put the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), in place ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Fall Focus: Geoff Parker Oct 7, 2009
2 innings of work with the Harwich Mariners over the summer. Fall Focus: Geoff Parker. (Seminoles.com)
BLOG SPOT: The Harwich Half-Mararthon Oct 7, 2009
Fri Oct 02, 2009, 04:27 AM EDT. Read the new blog post on. (Cape Codder, MA)
PHOTO GALLERY: Harwich boys defeat Cohasset Oct 7, 2009
In what turned into a battle until the final moments, the Harwich boys soccer team eluded their first regular season loss in two years with a 1-0 win over Cohasset on a late goal by Chris Votteler, extending their record to 9-0-1 on the year as they stand poised to qualify for the postseason. But despite the win, Harwich coach Bill Altieri wasn t pleased with the effort by his team and was concerned heading into the second half of the season ... Both teams came out flying in the first half, with... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Regular screenings seen as key to beating the odds Oct 6, 2009
Tue Oct 06, 2009, 05:13 AM EDT. It might seem like a no-brainer: Getting regular mammograms enables doctors to detect breast cancer earlier, allowing for less invasive treatments. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Grand opening set for police station Oct 6, 2009
Grand opening set for police station - Harwich, MA - Harwich Oracle ... Harwich Oracle, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Fall Focus: John Gast Oct 6, 2009
John Gast appeared in 10 games over the summer including six starts for Harwich. Fall Focus: John Gast. (Seminoles.com)
Fontaine marks first year using digital mammography Oct 5, 2009
While woman who live on the Lower Cape once had to travel to the Mid Cape area to take advantage of the latest technology in mammography, they can now get high-tech digital mammograms in Harwich ... It s just more convenient for the patients [in the Lower Cape] to get mammograms in Harwich. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
