For the Record...

Correction: No charge to enroll in Girl Scout program
September 15, 2011

Because of a production error, a Girl Scout sign-up notice in Community Notes on Page B2 in Sunday's Times listed the admission price to a "Growing Blueberries" presentation held Tuesday at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster. There is no charge to enroll in the Girl Scout program, but there is a $12 annual membership fee.



I wanna be a Girl Scout, with nothing on at all! (last line of a Boy Scout Camp Song)

oh dear, have you been hanging `round the campfire again?

Correction: Hartman co-wrote My View column

September 21, 2011

A My View column on Page A8 of Thursday's Times failed to include the name of one of its authors.

The column was written by Berl Hartman, director of the New England chapter of Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), and Priscilla Brooks of the Conservation Law Foundation.

Editing Error

Friday, September 23, 2022

Flu Shot clinic set for Monday, 2-5 PM.

Editing Error

Louis Aloise serving as defense attorney.

Reporting Error (spelling)

Correction: Number to call for Rosh Hashana services

September 27, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a religion news brief on Page C5 of Saturday's Times gave the incorrect phone number to call for more information on Rosh Hashana services being held by Am HaYam, Cape Cod Havurah in Eastham. The correct phone number is 508-255-2963.
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Many years ago, I lived in a Jewish neighborhood. WASPy as I am, I learned about taking days off from school from the Mormon. Religion of convenience.

Illustration event was Tuesday in Truro

September 28, 2011

Because of an editing error, a Best Bets item that appeared on Page 13 of Friday's CapeWeek magazine had the incorrect date listed for naturalist David Clapp's illustrated presentation on bird migration. The event was held Tuesday at Truro Public Library in North Truro.
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A day late and a dollar short.

Photo showed wardens stocking shellfish

Photographer's Error

Sailors and Marines portrayed in 'South Pacific'

September 30, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a review on Page C3 of Thursday's Times misidentified the branches of the military involved in the plot of "South Pacific." Members of the Navy and Marines are characters in the musical.
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Holy Bali Ha'i, Rogers & Hammerstein

Oktoberfest parking at Harding Beach

October 01, 2011

Because of incorrect information supplied to the Times, a listing on Page 16 of Friday's CapeWeek had the wrong parking location for today's Cape Cod Oktoberfest at the Chatham VFW. Remote parking and shuttle buses are available from Harding Beach parking lot in West Chatham.

Hospitality association issues scholarships

October 01, 2011

Because of a reporting error, an item in the Cape Commerce column on Page C5 of Thursday's Times incorrectly identified the Cape Cod Hospitality Marketing Association. The association annually grants scholarships to Cape Cod students studying in the field of hospitality.

Wellfleet property sale on Upper Marsh Road

October 04, 2011

Because of incorrect information provided to the Times, the real estate listings on Page F2 of Sunday's newspaper listed the wrong address for a property sold in Wellfleet. The property at 45 Upper Marsh Road was sold by Sharon McCann to Robert and Pamela Nole for $352,500.

#159

Correction: Harwich health director is Paula Champagne
October 07, 2011

A story about Friendly's that appeared on Page A1 in Thursday's Times misspelled the name of Harwich Health Director Paula Champagne.

Editing

Numbers Game drawing Saturday was 4-8-1-2
October 10, 2011

Because of a reporting error, the evening number for The Numbers Game was incorrect on Page A2 in Sunday's Times. The correct number is 4-8-1-2.
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WHAT?
I threw the ticket out!

Correction: Provincetown protest starts at noon

October 14, 2011

Because of a reporting error, the starting time for the Occupy Provincetown rally on Saturday was incorrect in an article on Page A2 of Thursday's Times. The protest is scheduled to start at noon in front of Provincetown Town Hall.
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It was listed as 2pm. Guess they'll have to get up early.

Information about Article 8 incorrect
October 15, 2011

Because of an editing error, a brief on Page A4 of Friday's Times had incorrect information about an article on the warrant for Yarmouth's special town meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Mattacheese Middle School in West Yarmouth. Article 8 asks selectmen to acquire approximately 18.7 acres of land off Forest Road known as Parcel 2 by purchase, eminent domain, swap of other town-owned land, or any other means, and use the land for "open space/conservation."

MCAS chart fixed on Times website
October 15, 2011

Because of production problems, an online chart of recent state MCAS test score results on the Times' website contained data errors. The corrected chart may be viewed at www.capecodonline.com/mcas.

Correction: FDA approval sought for cystic fibrosis drug
October 18, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A1 of Saturday's Times had incorrect information about VX-770, a cystic fibrosis drug. VX-770 has completed clinical trials and the manufacturer is seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

Correction: Garden club sponsors Harvest Fashion Show

October 18, 2011

Because of incomplete information provided to the Times, a listing on Page 20 in Friday's CapeWeek omitted sponsorship information for the Harvest Fashion Show at noon today at the West Dennis Schoolhouse, School Street. The show is sponsored by the West Dennis Garden Club to benefit community projects.

Corection: Court report contained incorrect address

October 18, 2011

Based on incorrect information provided to the Times, the address for Joshua D. Ostroski was incorrect in the Falmouth District Court report on Page A4 of Friday's Times. His address is 17 Dry Hollow Lane, Mashpee, according to the court.

Correction: Pumpkin contest $5 for those over 13

October 22, 2011

A calendar listing for Oktoberfest in Chatham on Page 14 of Friday's CapeWeek was unclear about the cost. Admission to the event, featuring "pumpkin people," music, food and games, is free but there is a charge of $5 for anyone over the age of 13 who enters the pumpkin decorating contest. Editing

Correction: 'Coming of the Flood' concert tonight at 7:30
October 22, 2011

Because of an editing error, the time for tonight's Falmouth Chorale concert of "The Coming of the Flood" was incorrect in Best Bets on Page 12 of CapeWeek magazine in Friday's Times. The concert will take place at 7:30 tonight and 3 p.m. Sunday at Lawrence School auditorium, 113 Lakeview Ave., Falmouth; www.falmouthchorale.org.

Correction: Daniel McGuire lived in Mashpee
October 23, 2011

A story that appeared on A1 of Saturday's Times should have stated that Marines Pfc. Daniel McGuire, 19, who was killed in a 2008 firefight in Fallujah, lived in Mashpee.
Reporting.

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Author's talk is at Wellfleet library

October 26, 2011

Because of an editing error, the location for Thursday's talk by author Andre Dubus III was incorrect on Page B6 of Sunday's Times. Dubus will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Wellfleet Public Library, 55 W. Main St.

Correction: Letter not placed in Lundborn's personnel file
October 27, 2011

Because of a reporting error, the outcome of a 2008 personnel matter involving Truro police Lt. John Lundborn was incorrect in a story on Page A1 of the Oct. 19 Times. A disciplinary letter was not placed in Lundborn's personnel file after a motion to do so did not pass, according to the minutes of the Aug. 26, 2008, board of selectmen executive session meeting.

Task force program mentors Hyannis students

October 27, 2011

Because of a reporter's error, a story on Page A1 of Wednesday's Times incorrectly described part of a program for Hyannis youth. The program, organized by the "Supporting Our Youth" task force of the Greater Hyannis Civic Association's Voices of the Village initiative, provides mentoring and other tutoring options for students.

Correct phone number for theater guild

November 01, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a review of the Falmouth Theatre Guild's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" on Page B3 of Sunday's Times contained the wrong phone number for ticket sales. The box office is at 508-548-0400.

Reservation information omitted

November 01, 2011

Because of incomplete information provided to the paper, a notice that appeared in Community Notes on Page B2 of Sunday's Times did not include reservation information for the Education Foundation fundraiser for Dennis and Yarmouth. Reservations are required for both the 5:30 and 7 p.m. seatings Sunday at Jack's Outback II Restaurant, Route 6A, Yarmouthport, and may be made by Saturday by calling Joan Shostak at 508-362-2335.

Correction: Mandatory sprinkler requirements clarified

November 03, 2011

Because of an editing error, a quote in a story about the Hyannis fire on Page A1 of Wednesday's Times was incorrect. Sprinklers are mandated in new commercial construction or if there is an addition or major renovation to an existing commercial building, Hyannis Deputy Fire Chief Dean Melanson said.

Correction: Sandwich officials had role in search, seizure

November 03, 2011

Because of an editing error, the role of out-of-town law enforcement agencies was mischaracterized in a story on Page A2 of Wednesday's Times about a drug sweep at Sandwich High School. Sandwich school resource officer Christa Cabral organized the search, and Sandwich detectives seized the evidence.

Quote was referring to James Duffany
November 04, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a quote in a story that ran on Page A1 of Tuesday's Times was associated with the wrong victim of Sunday morning's fatal accident in Falmouth.

"Golfing was his life. He loved golf," Penny Rich said about her nephew, James Duffany.

Mendes' body discovered in 2008

November 04, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a story about the murder of Jordan Mendes on Page A2 of Thursday's paper stated the wrong year that his burning body was found. It was Dec. 16, 2008.

Also, the names of Christopher McCowen and Thomas Toolan III were misspelled.

Kristofferson, Coughlan pulled woman from fire

November 04, 2011

Because of an editing error, a story on Page A1 of Thursday's Times incorrectly identified the people who pulled Helen Levesque from a fire at the Hyannis House Apartments on Monday. Hyannis fire Capt. Eric Kristofferson and firefighter Nathaniel Coughlan pulled the woman from the apartment.

Correction: Quote was referring to James Duffany

November 04, 2011

Because of a reporting error, a quote in a story that ran on Page A1 of Tuesday's Times was associated with the wrong victim of Sunday morning's fatal accident in Falmouth.

"Golfing was his life. He loved golf," Penny Rich said about her nephew, James Duffany.
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You screwed up twice on this.

#181

Veterans Day parade in Chatham is Friday

November 09, 2011

Because of an editing error, a listing of events for Veterans Day on Page A2 of Tuesday's Times had the wrong day for the Chatham parade. It will be held at 11 a.m. Friday starting at the Main Street Rotary.

Correction: Group meets second Tuesday of month

November 09, 2011

Because of incorrect information supplied to the Times, a story on Page A1 of Monday's paper had the wrong meeting date for the cancer support group at Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month.