2010 Population: 2,942 Provincetown grew very slowly during the 18th century and its population fluctuated with the price of fish. Farming was of secondary importance and aside from the fishing industry, there were only some salt works and one mill. After the Revolution, the town boomed and its population rose 276.6% between 1790 and 1830. Despite its relative lack of good farm land, by the middle of the 19th century, Provincetown had developed as the prime maritime, fishing and commercial center of the Cape. The Civil War, which destroyed so much New England business, only provided more markets for Provincetown's fish. Portuguese sailors, picked up by American ships in the Azores and Cape Verde Islands to fill out their crews, came to Provincetown to live and additional Portuguese immigrants had moved to town by the 19th century to work on the whaling boats and coastal fishing vessels. In 1875, there were 25 coastwise and 36 ocean vessels operating in town, more than any community in the state including Boston. Provincetown was a bustling place with all of the ancillary maritime businesses operating, such as ship chandlers, shipwrights, sail makers, caulkers, riggers and blacksmiths. |
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DA identifies man found dead by Provincetown Airport Thursday August 28, 2025 |
PROVINCETOWN ? Authorities have identified the man whose body was found on National Seashore land by Provincetown Airport Sunday. Michael Matar was the subject of an extensive search started last Friday that involved several law enforcement agencies. Mass State Police air crews found his body near Hatches Harbor Trail. Though the investigation is ongoing, authorities [?]
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Small plane makes emergency landing at Provincetown airport Wednesday August 27, 2025 |
PROVINCETOWN ? A small plane made am emergency landing at Provincetown Municipal Airport after reporting an engine failure. The Cessna 172 landed safely with no injuries or damage about 1 PM Wednesday. The airport was closed for a short time until the plane could be towed to a hangar. The FAA will investigate the incident.
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Firefighters extricate victim after traffic crash at Eastham/Orleans rotary Wednesday August 27, 2025 |
EASTHAM ? Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to free a victim after a traffic crash left sent a vehicle into the woods. The collision happened shortly before 9:30 PM causing traffic delays for motorists exiting the rotary to head toward Provincetown. None of the injuries were believed to be serious. Further details [?]
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Claws Out review Tuesday August 26, 2025 |
This is the ninth book in the very sweet Cat Cafe Mysteries by Cate Conte also known as Liz Mugavero of the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries. Maddie James is an awesome main character and I just love her Grandpa Leo! As a former police detective, he's always in the thick of things when there's a murder to be solved, at home or away as we find our Daybreak Harbor pals at an event in Provincetown.
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My Goodreads review:
Claws Out: A Cat Cafe Mystery by Cate Conte
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just love Grandpa Leo's character?he's probably been my fave throughout the series, and this book was definitely no exception. He was probably in his police glory helping local police when one of the cat literary event authors was murdered. Plenty of people loved the author, but there were some that would've had a good motive to want her gone.
The planned showdown that Grandpa orchestrated using Maddie's suggestion was great and got the results they hoped for. Now to take care of a family-sized surprise!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by St. Martin/Minotaur Books via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.
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Cape leaders weighing real estate transfer fee Monday August 25, 2025 |
BARNSTABLE ? At their second official meeting on the topic, Cape leaders were receptive to a possible regional luxury real estate transfer fee to address 'missing middle' housing, but officials stress the plan is in its infant stages. No specific fee is drafted yet, but the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates say towns like Provincetown [?]
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