EXIT 89

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Big News for our Tiny Newsroom

Big News for our Tiny Newsroom

The local non-profit Lower Cape Community Access Television — a.k.a. Lower Cape TV, or LCTV — has agreed to serve as our fiscal sponsor (an expedient, inexpensive alternative to getting our own non-profit status.) This means all gifts we receive moving forward are 100 percent tax deductible. Hooray!

Sep 18, 2023

Short-term Rentals & Orleans

Short-term Rentals & Orleans

Issue No. 19 takes a deep dive into Short Term Rentals in Orleans — and their impact on our economy, our natural environment, and the fabric of our neighborhoods. Their growing numbers are drawing attention, questions and concern.

Aug 30, 2023

Meet Kim Newman! — Kimberly Newman, our new Town Manager, with her son Aaron (15) and daughter Calista (11)

Meet Kim Newman!

Kimberly Newman, our new Town Manager, hit the ground running two weeks ago. Here's an informal Q+A with Kim to help subscribers get to know her better.

Jul 16, 2023

EXIT 89 on NPR — Emily Miller (left) and Martha Sherrill, the journalists behind EXIT 89 – photo by Will Powers

EXIT 89 on NPR

We are excited to share an interview with Patrick Flanary about EXIT 89 that aired on WCAI this week. Click here for a listen. Coming up next, a deep dive on Renting. Short-term. Long-term. Year-round. What does the future of rentals in Orleans look like? We'

Jun 02, 2023

VOTE TOMORROW!

VOTE TOMORROW!

Our annual Town election is tomorrow, May 16. Doors will be open at the Council on Aging Senior Center, 150 Rock Harbor Road, from 9 AM to 7 PM.

May 15, 2023

TOWN MEETING RECAP — May 8, 2023 — Moderator David Lyttle at the podium and on the big screen

TOWN MEETING RECAP — May 8, 2023

Issue No. 17: Our recap of the Annual and Special Town Meeting on May 8 — 3.5 hours of mostly swift and unanimous passing of articles concerning the FY24 budget, wastewater, housing and first responders. The fish ladder at Pilgrim Lake and Veteran's Park Memorial drew passionate discussion.

May 12, 2023