For The Record 2015

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Gelsthorpe column is running today

Because of a production error, the incorrect op-ed page was printed on Page A9 in Wednesday’s Times. As a result, the Thomas Gelsthorpe column appears today on Page A8.

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Veterans benefit in Falmouth is today

Because of an editor’s error, a headline that appeared on Page A4 of Friday’s Times listed an incorrect day for the annual “Summers Past” concert taking place today at Marina Park in Falmouth. The concert goes from 2 to 9 p.m. and benefits the veterans advocacy group, Massachusetts Fallen Heroes.

Wrong year given for Falmouth slayings

Because of a reporter’s error, a line in a story on Page A1 of Friday’s Times misstated the year of an East Falmouth double homicide. It occurred in 2013.

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Judge Christopher Welch revoked bail

Because of an editing error, a story about former Truro Police Chief John Lundborn that appeared on Page A4 of Thursday’s Times incorrectly identified Judge Christopher Welch.

Scotty’s licenses revoked for 5 days

Because of a reporting error, an article on Page A1 in Thursday’s Times incorrectly stated the length of time that the Barnstable Licensing Authority ordered Scotty’s Famous Pizza not to serve food or entertain. The restaurant’s common victualler and entertainment licenses were suspended for 30 days, with five days to serve.

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Because of a reporting error, a story that appeared on Page 7 of Friday’s CapeWeek about the Barnstable County Fair had the name of singer Craig Wayne Boyd spelled incorrectly and had a reporting error regarding who booked the acrobatic Red Trouser Show. The fair’s entertainment committee booked the Red Trouser Show.

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Researchers monitoring progress of shark

Because of a reporter’s error, a story on the juvenile great white shark that beached in Chatham on Tuesday gave the impression that it was moving out to sea. The buoy that received the signal from Jameson, the 7-foot shark, cannot detect movement, just the presence of the animal. While it is a hopeful sign the juvenile shark may be alive, researchers feel they need to receive more signals from the tag to know for sure.

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Motorcyclist travels 1,500 miles to attend Big Nick’s Ride

Because of a reporter’s error, a story on Page A1 of Monday’s Times contained incorrect information about the distance traveled by Chris Summers to attend Big Nick’s Ride for the Fallen on Sunday. Summers said he traveled 1,500 miles to the event.

Presidential campaign underway; election is in 2016

A poll question on Page B8 of Sunday’s Times requires clarification. While the presidential campaign is currently underway, the next presidential election will take place in 2016.
Editing.

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Library fundraiser scheduled for July 31

Because of a reporting error, a column on Page B6 of Sunday’s Times contained the wrong date for the Friends of the Dennis Public Library fundraiser with author Casey Sherman. It is 1-4 p.m. July 31 at Sea View in Dennis Port.


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Orleans office manager is Sarah Smith

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A3 of Thursday’s Times misspelled the name of the manager of the Orleans Natural Resources office. The office manager’s name is Sarah Smith.

Word dropped in story on Presbrey case

Because of a production error in Thursday’s Times, a sentence in the front page story titled “Presbrey may face threat charge again” should have read: In the motion, Kelley requested that the case be dismissed because Presbrey was never granted a preliminary hearing before a clerk magistrate.

Marathon swimmer is Chloe McCardel

Because of a reporting error, a story about a charity swim on Page A1 of Thursday’s Times misspelled the name of an Australian marathon swimmer. Chloe McCardel is a recordholding open-water swimmer.

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Family Pantry buys seafood from alliance

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page E1 of Sunday’s Times contained incorrect information about the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance’s efforts with area food banks. While the program previously involved fishermen’s donations, The Family Pantry now uses grant money to purchase local seafood, according to alliance spokeswoman Nancy Civetta.

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Easements would allow limited public access

Because of incorrect information provided to the Cape Cod Times, an editorial in Thursday’s Times contained an inaccurate statement about permanent easements at Town Neck Beach in Sandwich. If granted, the easements would allow public access to those areas covered by the easements, which would be rebuilt dunes. The town is considering additional restrictions that would require people to stay off the dunes.

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Preview of 'Animal Spirits' exhibit is Aug. 13

Because of a reporting error, a Community Notes brief on Page B2 of Sunday’s Times gave the incorrect day of a viewing of the art exhibit “Animal Spirits by Jaime Elkins.” This event, a benefit for the Cape Wildlife Center of Barnstable Village, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Cape Cod Chat House Gallery, 593 Route 6A, Dennis.

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Reference to statute of limitations clarified

A story on Page A1 of Thursday’s Times that included a reference to the statute of limitations requires clarification. Jessica Hurtubise, now 35, said the police told her in 2003 the statute of limitations had passed on her ability to bring charges against her grandfather, William F. Mulcahy, for molesting her as a child. When she was 13 and still covered by the statute of limitations — which has changed over time — Hurtubise said she told her school guidance counselor, but she said the counselor did not believe her and said there was nothing she could do.

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'Pride and Prejudice' the nonmusical version

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page 9 of Friday’s Cape-Week magazine had incorrect information about the production of “Pride and Prejudice” at Monomoy Theatre in Chatham. It is the nonmusical version of the Jane Austen story.

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Stops numbered incorrectly for trolley

Because of a production error, the stops for the Glass Town Cultural District trolley in Sandwich were numbered incorrectly on an accompanying map. Below are the stops and their locations are marked on the map.

1. Park at Henry T. Wing School, 33 Water St. Free lot off Morse Road
2. Town Hall/Glass Museum, Grove Street, across from Town Hall, 130 Main St.
3. Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove St.
4. Main Street and Jarves Street, corner by antique store
5. Jarves Street and Route 6A, corner by realty company
6. Boardwalk parking lot - no beach chairs allowed, end of Boardwalk Road
7. Cape Cod Canal and Visitors Center at the Marina, 60 Ed Moffitt Drive
8. Hoxie House, 18 Water St.

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Delphine Paradis appeared in photo

Because of a photographer’s error, the name of the woman in a photo on Page A1 of Sunday’s Times was misspelled. Delphine Paradis was featured in a story about the 50th anniversary of Medicare.

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Photo caption misspelled donor’s name

Because of incorrect information provided to the Times, a photo caption on Page A1 of Wednesday’s Times contained the incorrect spelling of Amalie Kass, the lead donor to the project to relocate Gay Head Light in Aquinnah.

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Catherine Bumpus misidentified in story

Because of a reporter’s error, a woman was misidentified in a story on solar panels and the Steamship Authority that ran in Saturday’s Times. Catherine Bumpus is co-president of the Woods Hole Community Association.

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Disc jockey lived in South Yarmouth

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A3 of Monday’s Times incorrectly stated where Cape Cod disc jockey Duane Alves lived at the time of a 2011 altercation in a Hyannis bar.

Alves, who still works on the Cape, lived in South Yarmouth.

In addition, the story about a federal judge’s decision to deny Alves a new civil trial related to the incident, after a U.S. District Court jury found in favor of the defendants, requires clarification: The jury found that Ariel Collazo struck and injured Alves to protect fellow Somerville police Officer James Hyde.

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Chairwoman’s name incorrect

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A1 of Wednesday’s Times about Cape Cod Volunteers misidentified Patricia Rowell, the chairwoman of the organization’s board.

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Dennis road safety panel next meets Sept. 17

Because of incorrect information provided to the Times, a reader commentary on Page A11 Monday misstated the date of the next meeting of the Dennis Road Safety Task Force. The task force will meet at 6 p.m. Sept.

17 in the meeting room of the Dennis Department of Public Works.

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Phone number for Realtor incorrect

Because of a reporting error, the House Hunt article on Page F1 of Sunday’s Times included an outdated phone number for Realtor Deborah Schilling. Her number is 508-776-1872.

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Two principals of Falmouth schools misidentified

Because of a reporting error, Falmouth High School Principal Mary Gans and Morse Pond School Principal Tim McLaughlin were misidentified on Page A4 of Sunday's Times in the back-toschool roundup.

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Official is associate director of instructional technology

Because of a photographer’s error a story on Page A1 of Sunday’s Times contained the incorrect title for Suzy Brooks.

Brooks is the associate director of instructional technology for Mashpee schools.

Falmouth High School formerly called Lawrence High School

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A3 of Monday’s Times incorrectly identified the high school a group of veterans attended in Falmouth before graduating and attending boot camp together. In 1965, Falmouth High School was called Lawrence High School.

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Brady in court for settlement hearing

Because of an editing error, a story on Page A1 of Tuesday’s Times about a courtroom sketch artist incorrectly identified the reason Tom Brady appeared in federal court on Aug. 12. Brady was there for a settlement hearing.

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Correct phone number for the Choraliers’ ‘Sing-in’

Due to incorrect information supplied to the Times, a phone number listed in Sunday's Community Notes column for the Choraliers was wrong. For more information on the Sept. 14 'Sing-in' for prospective new members, call Elaine Burkly at 508-548-2253.