For the Record...

Medical director's name is Alan Sugar

February 14, 2011

Because of a reporting error, the name of Dr. Alan Sugar, medical director of Infectious Diseases Clinical Services for Cape Cod Healthcare, was misspelled in a story that appeared on Page A1 of Tuesday's Times.

Schwarzman wrote 'Nature of Cape Cod'

February 18, 2011

Because of incorrect information provided to the Times, the author of a book titled "The Nature of Cape Cod" was misidentified on Page A8 of Wednesday's Times. The author of the book is Beth Schwarzman.

National Guardsman lives in Hyannis
February 18, 2011

Because of a reporting error, the hometown of National Guardsman Danny Small was incorrect in a story on Page A1 of Wednesday's Times. Small lives in Hyannis.

Energy output of turbines is megawatts

February 18, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A4 of Thursday's Times incorrectly stated the energy output of the turbines proposed for the New Generation Wind project in Bournedale. The proposal is to build six 2.5-megawatt turbines and one 2-megawatt turbine.

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Wind-power project area is 3,000 square miles
February 19, 2011

Because of an editing error, the number of square miles the federal government has opened to wind-power projects south of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket was incorrect on Page A1 of the Friday Times. The area is 3,000 square miles.

Christopher McCowen arraignment in 2005

February 20, 2011

Because of an editing error, a photo caption on Page A4 of Saturday's Times was incorrect. The press conference led by Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe after the arraignment of murder suspect Christopher McCowen took place in 2005.

Barnstable High open house is March 5
February 20, 2011

Because of a reporting error, the date for Barnstable High School's upcoming open house was incorrect in a story that appeared on Page A3 of Thursday's Times. The event is set to take place on March 5 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Percentage of people living alone misstated

February 23, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a statistic in a story on Page A1 of Tuesday's Times about the percentage of people living alone in Barnstable County was misstated. The percentage of people living alone is about 30 percent of the total number of households in the county.

Transactions listed wrong street address
March 01, 2011

Because of a reporting error, the real estate transactions on Page F2 of Sunday's Times listed the wrong address for a property that sold on Jan. 31. The property at 49 Highview Drive in Sandwich was sold by Todd A. Gattoni, as trustee, to Ashley Weber for $154,000.

Provincetown home is 2,850 square feet
March 01, 2011

Because of an editing error, the size of the home featured in Cape House Hunt in Sunday's Times was incorrect. The house in Provincetown, built in 2009, is 2,850 square feet.

Nauset chaperone was Julie Quigley
March 01, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page B1 of Sunday's Times gave the wrong first name of Julie Quigley of Orleans, a chaperone with Nauset students touring civil rights landmarks in April.

Graduation rate chart mislabeled category
March 01, 2011

Because of an editing error, information in a chart ranking Cape Cod's high school graduation rates was mislabeled on Page A5 of Monday's Times. The right-most column, labeled "state rankings," should have been labeled "number of students in cohort."

A busy day back-peddling.

Sandwich nomination papers due March 17
March 03, 2011

Because of a reporting error, the date to return nomination papers for the Sandwich town election was incorrect in a news brief on Page A10 of Wednesday's Times. Nomination papers are due March 17.

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Jack Boucher was play's light board operator
March 08, 2011

A review of "And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little" that appeared on Page B8 of Sunday's Times was not specific about lighting for the show. Scott Hamilton designed the lighting, while Jack Boucher was the light board operator. (Reporting Error)

Botsini-Prime LLC is challenging traffic plan
March 08, 2011

Because of an editing error, a story on Page A1 of Saturday's Times incorrectly identified the owner of Wendy's restaurant on the Airport Rotary as the plaintiff in the Land Court case challenging a traffic plan for the airport's new terminal project. The plaintiff in the case is Botsini-Prime LLC, which owns the property where the restaurant is located but not the fast-food franchise.

'Fifty Ways' program to run on three Fridays
March 08, 2011

Because of an editing error, a listing in Senior Notes on Page B10 of Sunday's Times had the incorrect dates for a Yarmouth Senior Center program. "Fifty Ways to Feel Fantastic" will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on March 11, 18 and 25 at the center.

Health page listing had incorrect time
March 11, 2011

Because of incorrect information submitted to the Times, several details about "Exercise When You Are Living With Cancer" were incorrect in a brief on the Health page in Thursday's newspaper.

The session, led by Brenna Quinn, will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday in the Cape Cod Five A Room, Mugar Tower of Cape Cod Hospital, Bayview Street, Hyannis.

Correction: Murray uses personal, campaign money to travel
March 12, 2011

A letter to the editor on Page A8 of Friday's Times incorrectly stated the source of revenue used by state Sen. Therese Murray, D-Plymouth, to travel abroad.

Murray uses a combination of personal and campaign money for trips abroad and does not use public funds.

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West Yarmouth artist reception set for March 25
March 15, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a listing in Senior Notes on Page B3 of Sunday's Times had the wrong date for an artist reception at Mayflower Place Retirement in West Yarmouth. The artist reception for "Shore Dwellers" will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. March 25.

Correction: Atlantic Oysters LLC based in Falmouth
March 18, 2011

Because of incorrect information supplied to the Times, a story on Page A3 of Thursday's Times about the Seapit River shellfish grant incorrectly stated Todd Stressenger's title and his company's location. Stressenger is managing member of East Falmouth-based Atlantic Oysters LLC.

Correction: Czuchra named as bank vice president
March 18, 2011

Because of a production error, a photo of Alison Benz Czuchra was misidentified in the Cape Commerce column on Page B5 of Thursday's Times. Czuchra has been named vice president, senior trust and estate officer at the Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank.

mermaid wrote:Okay. Question; When they report an error/mistake why is only the correct info printed ? Why not the incorrect along with it to `compare notes` so to speak?

Not sure. Perhaps to NOT repeat the error.
I went to "Regret the Error" to find out what other papers do, but got a warning that it was an "Attack Site".



I had no problem, but didn't hang around too long.

http://www.stopbadware.org/firefox?hl=en-US&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.regrettheerror.com%2Fcontact%2F#already_visited_am_i_infected

Some remaining 'Joseph' shows begin at 7:30
March 19, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a "Best Bets" item on Page 10 of Friday's CapeWeek magazine listed the incorrect times for the remaining evening performances of Barnstable High School Drama Club's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The musical will be presented at 7 p.m. tonight and March 25-26, and 2 p.m. Sunday and March 27 at the school's Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St., Hyannis.

Turner campaign event set for April 10
March 19, 2011

Because of incorrect information supplied to the Times, the date and time of a campaign kick-off event for state Rep. Cleon Turner was incorrect on Page A3 of Friday's Times. Turner's event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. April 10 at the Dennis Inn.

WGBH documentary to air at 5 p.m. today
March 20, 2011

A story that appeared on Page A3 of Saturday's Times did not include the time of a WGBH documentary about the Duffy Health Center in Hyannis. The program will air at 5 p.m. today. (Editing Error)

Some 'Joseph' shows begin at 7 p.m.
March 20, 2011

Because of an editing error, the headline on a correction that appeared on Page A2 of Saturday's Times was incorrect. The remaining evening performances of Barnstable High School Drama Club's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will be presented at 7 p.m. March 25 and 26. Afternoon performances will be today and March 27 at 2 p.m. at the school's Performing Arts Center, 744 W. Main St., Hyannis.
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Are you sure this time? Really, really sure?

'Technicolor Dreamcoat' begins at 2 on Sunday

March 26, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a listing on Page 5 of Friday's CapeWeek magazine had the wrong time for Sunday's performance of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at Barnstable High School. The performance is at 2 p.m.
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Third time is a charm?

Correction: Photo caption contained incorrect attribution
March 29, 2011

Because of an editing error, a photo caption that ran with a story on health care reform on Page A1 in Sunday's Times was incorrect.

It was Dr. Cormac Coyle who said global payments may cause "mayhem" for smaller medical practices. The incorrect attribution appeared under a photo of Dr. James Butterick.

Other Cape students at music festival
March 29, 2011

Because of incorrect information provided to the Times, a story about Jay Souweine on Page B1 of Sunday's Times misrepresented the number of local students involved in the Massachusetts Music Educators' Association All-State Festival over the weekend.

Though the state director would not release the names of Cape and Islands students without parental permission Monday, he said that students from Sturgis Public Charter School, Harwich, Barnstable, Martha's Vineyard, Nauset and Falmouth participated.

Independence House helps victims find shelter
March 29, 2011

Because of a reporting error, Independence House was incorrectly described in a story that appeared on Page A1 of the March 20 Sunday Times. Independence House is not a shelter, but will help victims of sexual and domestic abuse find shelter, said Lysetta Hughes-Putnam, Independence House executive director.

Staff from Independence House meet as members of the core team of the domestic violence high-risk task force, she said.

Correction: Four outdoor dining spots omitted from report
March 29, 2011

Because of incomplete information provided to the Times, a story about outdoor dining in Hyannis on Page E1 of Sunday's Times omitted four locations. Outdoor seating is also available at Kian n' Rylee's, emBargo, Hot Diggity Dogs and Katie's Soup and Sandwich Shop.

Correction: Leslie, Janice Marcus own W. Falmouth home

March 30, 2011

Because of a reporting error, the names of the owners of the home in on Page F1 of the Sunday Cape Cod Times were misspelled. The home at 205 Associates Road in West Falmouth is owned by Leslie and Janice Marcus.
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"Good news, bad news as long as they spell the name right."

Key words omitted from letter to editor
March 31, 2011

Because of an editing error, a key phrase was omitted from a letter to the editor on Page A8 in Tuesday's Times. In the letter headlined "There's always supervision at Sandwich High pool," two sentences in the final paragraph should have read, "Just because a teacher or a coach could be a possible pedophile, do we lock them out of the building? Of course not!"

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