The ptownie Dispatch: December 2018
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Provincetown History Snippets: Rescuing Marine Mammals
Cape Cod is one of only a few places in the world where multiple whales and dolphins frequently beach themselves together on the shore. These mass stranding events require rapid response in order to save as many of them as possible. The International Fund for Animal...
Harbor Hotel, Town’s Largest, is Sold for $15.5M
PROVINCETOWN — The East End’s Harbor Hotel, which calls itself a “laid-back hideaway” that is “retro-glam in all the right places,” was sold last week to a subsidiary of the Linchris Hotel Corp. for $15.5 million. The new owners also own and operate the Surfside Hotel...
Calling All Poets: 2019 Joe Gouveia Outermost Poetry Contest
In honor of former Cape Cod Poet Laureate Joe Gouveia, WOMR/WFMR continues its annual poetry contest, remembering his commitment to the poetry community while supporting a great community asset. Judge Marge Piercy will select the finalists for both national and...
Calling All Writers for Provincetown Playwrights Lab Gathering!
On Saturday, December 15th from 2-4pm, the Provincetown Theater will host a social gathering for writers throughout the region interested in participating in the future of the Provincetown Playwrights Lab in the lobby of the playhouse at 238 Bradford Street in...
Provincetown 400 Task Force Officially Launches Countdown to 2020
PROVINCETOWN –The Provincetown 400 Task Force will officially launch the countdown to the 2020 commemoration at a press conference at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM) on December 10th. The event will feature information about Provincetown 400...
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The Center for Coastal Studies Online Auction Now - 10:00 pm December 9, 2018 Support the Center for Coastal Studies by taking part in its online holiday auction with something for everyone, from original art, jewelry, and home goods to luxury vacations and even...
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