For the Record 2012

For the record: New bylaw covers entire town charter

November 16, 2012

Because of a reporting error, a story about Falmouth's town meeting that appeared on Page A3 of Thursday's Times provided a misleading description of Article 20. The article creates guidelines for filing complaints and enforcement for any violation to the town charter.

Donations collected through Saturday

November 20, 2012

Because of a reporting error, a story that ran on Page A3 of Monday's Times had incorrect information about drop-off times for cleaning supplies, nonperishable food and Christmas gifts for Hurricane Sandy victims. Items will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Saturday at the Bee & Blossom, 675 Main St., in Hyannis.

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For the record: Tom Scherer is longtime lobster diver

November 21, 2012

Because of a reporting error, a story about Jean Frottier's death on Page A1 of Tuesday's Times misidentified lobster diver Tom Scherer.

One other, but it's an AP error. Not counted.

Correction: Carol Peters heads memorial committee

November 27, 2012

Because of a reporting error, a story about commercial fishing tragedies in Provincetown on Page A1 of Saturday's Times contained an incorrect name. The chairwoman of a committee to erect a permanent fishermen's memorial in Provincetown is Carol Peters.

Correction: Dr. Bart Main is child psychiatrist

November 27, 2012

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page D1 of Sunday's Times gave an incorrect job description for Dr. Bart Main. He is a child psychiatrist.

Davien Gould has role of pageant director

December 03, 2012

Because of a reporting error, a review of Falmouth Theatre Guild's production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" that appeared on Page D8 of Sunday's Times misidentified the actress and the name of the former church-pageant director character whom she plays. Davien Gould plays the ailing Mrs. Armstrong, who tries to control what's happening in the pageant from a hospital bed.

For the record: James Pierson's criminal case corrected

December 06, 2012

Because of a reporting error, an item that appeared on Page A4 of the Nov. 24 edition of the Times had incorrect criminal charges against James J. Pierson, 43, of North Falmouth. The date of his pretrial hearing was also incorrect. On Nov. 21, Pierson was arraigned in Falmouth District Court on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and destruction of property under $250. His pretrial hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18.

Also, because of incorrect information provided to the Times, the charges against Pierson in Barnstable Superior Court were incorrect. Pierson pleaded guilty to one count of assault and battery Sept. 6. A Superior Court warrant for Pierson issued Nov. 21 was related to a probation violation stemming from new charges pending against him in Falmouth.

For the record: Probate judge allowed visitation for four years

December 13, 2012

Because of an editing error, a story on Page A1 of Wednesday's Times contained incorrect information about how long a judge allowed visits to occur between the father and son in a contentious custody case. Barnstable Probate and Family Court Judge Robert Scandurra allowed visits to take place for four years, until 2010, despite concerns of abuse raised by the mother and others. In addition, because of a reporting error in the same story, the year the mother came to the United States with the boy was incorrect. They immigrated in 2006.

For the record: Locations of business services clarified

December 14, 2012

An item in the Cape Commerce column on Page B6 of Thursday's Cape Cod Times omitted locations where a new business, Integrative Wellness of Cape Cod, is providing services. The business, owned by Susan Van Cleef Caffrey, will offer services at Beauty Pros Salon and Professional Products, 425 Iyannough Road, Hyannis; Homeport Professional Offices, 350 Gifford St., Falmouth; Caffrey's home office in Monument Beach; or at a client's home. Reporting

For the record: Hyannis woman's address corrected

December 14, 2012

Because of a reporting error, an item in the Barnstable Court Report that ran on Page A10 of Tuesday's Times had an incorrect address. Jane Ellis, 48, lives at 49 Crooked Pond Road, Hyannis. Charges against her of malicious destruction of property of a value more than $250 were dismissed.

For the record: Duxbury artist created snow globe ornament

December 14, 2012

Because of incorrect information supplied to the Times, a Sandwich snow globe ornament featured on the cover of the Dec. 7 CapeWeek magazine was credited to the wrong artist. Judith Palmer Cronin of Almost Home Ornaments of Duxbury created the ornament, which is in an exhibit at the Sandwich Glass Museum.

'Nutcracker' performer was Abigail Blatchford

December 18, 2012

Because of a photographer's error, the name of a candy cane dancer in "The Nutcracker" on Page B1 of Sunday's Times was incorrect. The dancer is Abigail Blatchford.

For the record: Duffy is co-host of homeless memorial event

December 21, 2012

Because of a reporting error, an article about a homeless memorial event on Page A3 of Thursday's Times should have stated that Duffy Health Center is a co-host of the event along with Homeless Not Helpless, New Road church of Centerville, Team M25, The Southeastern Open Door Mission of Hyannis, The Unitarian Church of Barnstable, St. Francis Xavier Church of Hyannis, Plymouth-based nonprofit Vinfen and the Cape Cod Council of Churches. Additionally, Tammy Schenk works as a homeless outreach worker in Hyannis for Vinfen.

For the record: Wrong woman identified at Purple Heart ceremony

December 21, 2012

Because of a photographer's error, a photo caption on Page A3 of Thursday's Times misidentified the person Sgt. Brian Nelson was hugging after his Purple Heart ceremony. The woman was Mary Jo Bradley of Falmouth Heights, the mother of one of his high school friends.

[http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121222/NEWS/212220323/-1/NEWS01]For the Record: Sampsons Island meeting is Jan. 2[/url]

December 22, 2012

Because of incorrect information provided to the Times, a story on Page A3 of Friday's Times had the wrong date for an executive board meeting of the Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association. The meeting, which will include a presentation on a dredging and restoration project on Sampsons Island, will be Jan. 2, according to association president Richard Boden.

The story has been amended to reflect this correction.
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I missed 2 errors that were not on-line earlier this week.
Editing Error, editing error.

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Correction: See the correct restaurant review photo online
December 27, 2012

Because of an editing error, the photograph accompanying The Beacon Room restaurant review in the Dec. 21 edition of CapeWeek magazine was incorrect. The correct photo may be viewed, with the review, at www.capecodtimes.com/food.

Correction: NRA gave Sen. Brown a 'C' grade in 2012
December 27, 2012

A letter to the editor on Page A8 of Saturday's Times gave outdated information on the National Rifle Association's rating of U.S. Sen. Scott Brown. In the 2012 election, the NRA gave Brown a "C" rating, which the organization says is "not necessarily a passing grade," given to "a candidate with a mixed record or positions on gun-related issues, who may oppose some pro-gun positions or support some restrictive legislation."

For the Record: Lottery Commission will report findings to DA

December 29, 2012

Because of a reporting error, a story on Page A3 of Wednesday's Times incorrectly described an action of the Massachusetts Lottery Commission in the investigation of a lottery sales agent in Provincetown. The commission will notify Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe of a hearing and findings related to the investigation.

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225 errors for the year.
Last year was 206.
What will 2013 bring?