”At the Bend in the Road”–Located just past the Old Yarmouth Inn this iconic property presents a rare opportunity to own a fully renovated multi-family dwelling in Yarmouth Port The distinctive offering includes two separate residences ideal for multigenerational living or income potential The main home features 2,381 sq ft of living space with original pine floors a custom kitchen with a built-in breakfast nook and a pantry and two bedrooms–including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and French doors to a balcony overlooking the courtyard The second residence spans 1,085 sq ft with two additional bedrooms Outdoor living is enhanced by a spacious patio with a fire pit Minutes from everything Yarmouth Port has to offer this charming property is waiting to be enjoyed Three cruise ships from Ponant – a world-renowned French cruise line celebrated for its luxury small-ship expeditions – are scheduled to make inaugural port of call visits to Yarmouth in October Le Lyrial and Le Boreal will be stopping in Yarmouth as part of the 14-day Montreal-to-New York cruise: From Québec to the Big Apple: nature & remarkable cities Le Champlain will be stopping in Yarmouth as part of the 11-day Boston-to-Boston cruise: A Musical Cruise in Nova Scotia and the East Coast of the United States Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience in part: The luxury ships “will sail along the coastline of Nova Scotia whose towns and villages are full of history and undeniable character a cultural crossroads and provincial capital surrounded by sumptuous nature The rocky coast of western Nova Scotia will emerge slowly before you During an all-new port of call in Yarmouth immerse yourself in Acadian culture and discover their traditions and ancestral customs through encounters with the population.” The Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association (YASTA) in partnership with local tour operators will greet Ponant’s guests with French-speaking guides and vibrant communities that define the region “Attracting world-class cruise lines like Ponant and others is a direct result of YASTA’s targeted business development initiatives and partnerships with organizations like the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) and the Cruise Canada New England Alliance (CCNE),” says YASTA CEO Neil Mackenzie “We are focused on positioning Yarmouth & Acadian Shores as a must-visit destination for small to mid-sized luxury vessels.” The cruise ship visits complement the continued three-year growth in ferry passenger traffic between Nova Scotia and Maine “This marine tourism surge helps diversify tourism markets and build future demand for the region,” says YASTA Yarmouth & Acadian Shores hosted two ship calls by the Silver Endeavour from the Silverseas cruise line in the port of Yarmouth “We had two ship cancellations in 2024 from other cruise lines,” says Mackenzie noting more visits had initially been planned YASTA hosted five bus tours from ships that made port of call visits to Shelburne from the cruise lines Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises The tours included Yarmouth County and local attractions and experiences such as Cape Forchu and the Yarmouth County Museum “We are currently expecting eight cruise calls to the Port of Yarmouth over the next three years,” Mackenzie says “We are working to grow that number as well yet tremendous growth in a new market for us.” YASTA already has three scheduled visits from cruise ships in 2026 “The Port of Yarmouth is an emerging hub for marine tourism We currently host the high-speed CAT ferry welcoming luxury expedition-class cruise ships,” Mackenzie says we accommodate visiting superyachts at our marina,” he adds “Growth opportunities include whale-watching tours all of which leverage Yarmouth’s rich seafaring history and ocean access.” YASTA will be participating in June at the Cruise Canada New England Symposium in Halifax Mackenzie says it will be “another key opportunity to meet with cruise executives promote our region’s unique marine and cultural assets and deliver a comprehensive familiarization tour showcasing our marine facilities “Marine tourism is a critical piece of our strategy to grow and diversify visitation across our beautiful region.” “Cruise tourism is more than just economic development — it’s a celebration of who we are Welcoming Ponant and other prestigious lines allows us to share our local culture with the world and foster pride among our communities We’re excited about the future and ready to grow our marine tourism sector thoughtfully and sustainably.” Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a 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Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy This Yarmouth Port Gothic Revival is a house to worship Photo by HPS Media Group for Sotheby’s International Realty When it comes to the topic of religious conversions, we can almost guarantee you didn’t expect the subject to be broached in a property column, but of course, real estate never ceases to delight and to surprise. That’s why 17 Church St Not only does this listing seamlessly combine history but it also offers contemporary amenities and unique details that any devoted design enthusiast would revere (Each bedroom comes complete with its own private bathroom and hardwood flooring.) The primary suite also features pocket doors and an exterior balcony serves as an illuminating space for gathering family and friends with its stunning two-story Gothic Revival window Fast forwarding to 1973, Herbert Senn and Helen Pond—set designers known for their innovative approach—purchased 17 Church St. and added their own personal touch inspired by the Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham Imbuing the dwelling with trompe-l’oeil artistry details were incorporated to enhance the interiors and overall architecture The immense hall boasts one of the region’s oldest working organs and a cozy Ben Franklin fireplace the latter of which casts a heavenly glow across the space they’ve remained devoted to maintaining the property by faithfully restoring its historical elements while simultaneously adding contemporary amenities the ticking of the tower clock has been resurrected after a long period (not a vow) of silence A patio and porch round out the exterior amenities convenient proximity to the beach and other area attractions With the preservation of a legacy and a commitment to livability merges the best of both the past and the present without sacrificing style or substance For more information, contact Lisa Hassler of Sotheby’s International Realty – Cape Cod, Sandwich Brokerage, www.sothebysrealty.com On the Market: The Octagon House in Provincetown Global Meets Local at Lifestyle Home Store Mélange in Kennebunk Welcome to this well-maintained single-family home featuring a breezeway and attached one-car garage–truly ready to go complemented by tile in the kitchen and bathroom and cozy carpeting in the attic playroom and breezeway.The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances Enjoy your morning coffee in the sunny kitchen dining nook or the airy breezeway.This home offers two nice sized bedrooms filled with natural light and ample closet space clean basement includes a dedicated laundry area All appliances to convey with the home.Step outside to your spacious backyard–complete with a quintessential Cape Cod outdoor shower and plenty of room to design your dream outdoor entertaining space.Conveniently located near Grays Neck Beach and some of the area’s best coffee shops and pizza spots–this home combines comfort Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website Top hats were in fashion and people connected through telegrams rather than texts And the need for family and friends to come together Planning your funeral in advance means your family won’t have to when the time comes >>LEARN MORE Services that honor the individual and provide peace of mind for families >>SEE OUR SERVICES Unparalleled care at every step with unique and personalized memorial services >>SEE OUR SERVICES Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Bridgewater Chapman Funerals & Cremations - East Bridgewater Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Falmouth Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Harwich Funeral Home Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Harwich Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Marstons Mills Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Martha’s Vineyard Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Mashpee Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham Chapman Funerals & Cremations - West Falmouth Funeral Home Chapman Funerals & Cremations - West Falmouth Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Yarmouth © Chapman Funerals & CremationsSupported by SRS Computing Your browser may not work with certain site. Upgrade now. Looking for a one-of-a-kind Cape house? A church dating back nearly 200 years on Cape Cod has been repurposed as a home, and it's now for sale. The 3,400-square-foot, three bedroom Yarmouth Port home was recently listed for sale for $1,990,000, according to the property listing. The home is unique enough to be recently featured on popular Instagram account "Zillow Gone Wild." "I know it (isn't) SUNDAY but this #zgwCHURCHSUNDAYS couldn’t wait because this Yarmouth Port, MA goth revival church built in 1836 has one of "New England’s oldest working organs” and a Ben Franklin fireplace and BONUS: the clock works so you’ll never wonder what time it is," the account wrote on Tuesday The Church Street property was restored in 1973 and inspired by the Strawberry Hill House museum in Twickenham Among the past owners were acclaimed set designers Herbert Senn (1924-2003) and Helen Pond (1924-2017) well-known locally for having designed some 400 sets for the Cape Playhouse in Dennis But they also did sets for many shows on Broadway created award-winning scenery for the Boston Ballet’s "Nutcracker."   it's a living piece of history where the past and present converge in the most stunning of settings," the property listing says the interior features a large hall with one of New England's oldest working organs a Ben Franklin fireplace and a restored tower clock "The current owners have been devoted custodians of this rare gem carefully restoring its historical elements while thoughtfully incorporating modern amenities," the listing says The home's listing agent is Lisa Hassler of Sotheby's Realty. Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network - New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated news organizations across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@gannett.com Wonderful 12th fairway and bunker views from every room Easy liviin’ with light and bright windows and slider giving way to plenty of sunlight Master ensuite and large guest room with private bath also One Car garage just outside the covered entrance Private deck to kick back and enjoy the quietude Buyers to pay fee of 3 month’s condo fee to go into reserve fund Two assessments presently in place – KWT at $48 per mo ending 12/1/25 and KWCT of $116.74 per mo ending 3/1/26 This bright and cheery well maintained Ranch is perched on a corner lot with privacy of conservation land behind it space and convenience with hardwood floors throughout bonus finished space in lower level and three gas fire places for ambiance in the living room Outdoors you will find meticulous landscaping This home is a perfect fit for year round or seasonal living Yarmouth firefighters continued to man crane cart-mounted platforms on the fire department's ladder truck to spray long streams of water from above the still-burning building the smell of charcoal and gas permeated the area Fire Chief Enrique Arrascue said fire crews were preparing to surveil the area The town building department along with the Office of the State Fire Marshal will do an investigation to find the source of the blaze and initiate subsequent steps "We need to navigate and establish what's still standing," said Arrascue The scene was also secured by police to ensure that passersby remain out of harm's way said his family owns the inn and the business has been empty for nine years the fire department is trying to make contact with the owners of the property The property at 2 Route 6A is owned by Anthony's Pier Four Inc The assessed value of the property is $2.4 million The call for the fire came in Sunday evening about 6:30 p.m. Flames and smoke could be seen for miles around Dennis and Hyannis and an ambulance from Harwich were first called to the scene Yarmouth and Barnstable water department officials were called to the scene as well and a firefighter was treated at the scene for a minor injury According to a 2017 Cape Cod Times article the restaurant opened in 1975 and closed Dec At a Board of Selectmen meeting in March 2017 Athanas said that a 2015 winter storm caused significant damage to the building and was the main reason managers decided to close the restaurant that December Rachael Devaney writes about community and culture. Reach her at rdevaney@capecodonline.com Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans.  Two Cape Cod residents pleaded not guilty during their arraignments on March 25 in Barnstable District Court on charges connected to a fire that burned down Anthony's Cummaquid Inn in Yarmouth Port in November Isabella Medeiros, 18, of West Yarmouth and Jacob Ladner, 22, of Forestdale are charged with burning of a building breaking and entering into a building and property destruction of more than $1,200 The judge released both on personal recognizance under the condition that they be drug and alcohol free and subject to random testing Ladner is additionally required to abide by a curfew of 11 p.m The next court date is a pretrial conference on April 10 a person came forward to police saying they'd seen a video of the fire at Anthony's on Snapchat Ladner and Medeiros were arrested on March 24, after a search warrant was issued by Yarmouth Police Department for both phones Police found video proof of a fire inside a building On Nov. 3, 2024, Yarmouth Fire Department responded to a fire at the vacant restaurant on Route 6A. By the time the fire was put out, there was not much left of the building but walls, chimneys and debris The assessed value of the property at 2 Route 6A is $2.4 million The property is owned by Anthony's Pier Four Inc Desiree Nikfardjam is a reporter covering breaking and trending news. She graduated from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. You can reach her at DNikfardjam@gannett.com Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans.    Stunning Rental with Breathtaking Water Views and Exceptional Living Space.Set on 1.89 acres overlooking Follins Pond 2-bath home offers sweeping water views from nearly every window The main level features a bright and spacious living room with a gas fireplace and a sun-filled screened-in porch off the primary suite–perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings.The finished walk-out lower level provides additional living space perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the tranquil setting Take advantage of the neighborhood’s ”beach” just down the road–ideal for launching a kayak or paddleboard.Additional features include a newly installed 3-bedroom septic system Experience the best of Cape Cod living–available now for rent (This story has been updated to add additional information Correction: This story has been updated to correct an accuracy It should have stated the Providence Canteen was on scene Sunday night YARMOUTH PORT — Fire crews are on the scene of a massive fire at the former Anthony's Cummaquid Inn on Route 6A the call for the fire came in Sunday evening about 6:30 Barnstable are on scene along with the Providence Canteen Route 6A in the area of of the fire has been closed to traffic The building has not been in use as a business for many years In a 2017 Cape Cod Times article Anthony Athanas was listed as the owner of Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn The Yarmouth Port restaurant on Route 6A opened in 1975 and closed Dec a spacious and charming waterfront home nestled in Cummaquid Heights Positioned at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac this perfectly situated home offers privacy 453 feet of waterfront nature that will fill your days with sounds of birds Built in 1981 and set on a generous 0.86-acre lot this 2,872-square-foot home features a flexible and inviting layout ideal for entertaining and everyday living including a kitchen with water views and a formal dining room Additionally the main level includes the primary bedroom leading to the deck discover two more bedrooms with more wide pine flooring The unfinished full basement is a blank slate; perfect for a future rec room While this original home will benefit from paint this sprawling Cape it is worth the effort Come explore the possibilities to make this hidden gem your Cape Cod dream home a distinguished property nestled in a serene enclave in northside Yarmouth Port This exquisite Cape-style home offers nearly 3,000 square feet of meticulously-designed living space on a 0.34-acre lot just a mile from the iconic Gray’s Beach and its picturesque boardwalk abundant outdoor living spaces and resplendent gardens invite indoor and outdoor gatherings of all sorts The property’s proximity to saltwater tidal marshes adds to the allure offering scenic views from most rooms and a peaceful ambiance The Pheasant Cove area is renowned for its natural beauty with walking trails and conservation lands The ever-popular ”Lighthouse Keeper’s Pantry” is nearby in Yarmouth Port Village.For those seeking a luxurious lifestyle in a tranquil coastal setting 36 Pheasant Cove Circle presents an unparalleled opportunity and prime location make it a standout choice for discerning buyers (This story has been updated to note that the waterfront restaurant bracket will publish Friday online.) In case you missed it from last week opened in the former Wolfie’s Bakery in Hyannis and a 200-seat Brazilian restaurant is slated for the former Outback Steakhouse at Festival Plaza in Hyannis we are squaring off 16 waterfront restaurants so you can vote for your favorites We live in a region where the most common summer question is "Where can I eat on the water?” Longtime Cape Cod pizza entrepreneur Scott Lopes has turned up the heat and halved the cooking time to produce Roman-style thin-crust pies at his new Cape Flats Pizza in Yarmouth Port named for the tidal flats in Brewster and Dennis about half the time it took to cook New York-style pies “Pizza at the new place has no bubbles in it,” Lopes said “They are 14-inch pizzas with a charred crust that cooks at 800 degrees "People are telling me it reminds them of New Haven-style pizza." Lopes said the Roman-style pizza cooks in an electric oven from Italy where electric is the preferred pizza cooking method In addition to being smaller and perfectly flat Cape Flats Pizza offers a variation on traditional toppings which normally has canned pineapple and ham “It has fresh pineapple that’s been caramelized and Prices for cheese pizza are $13 for a 10-inch and $18 for the large 14-inch Cape Flats Pizza is at 559 Route 6A in Yarmouth Port which was previously the Yarmouth location of Pizza by Evan Lopes owned three locations of Stone L’Oven – Falmouth Canton and Newton – for more than a decade You may also know Lopes from his first pizzeria Lopes describes the new location as “an upscale pizza cafe,” which does a lot of takeout pizza but also sits 35 inside and twice that when the outside opens in warmer weather “We have a nice bar with all local IPAs at a bar made with reclaimed wood from Cataumet Saw Mill,” Lopes said Cape Flats offers a dozen pizza specialties like “The Riptide” with chicken roasted garlic aioli and arugula or “The Ocean’s Harvest” (that one has scallops.) The shop also sells fresh See the full menu at capeflatspizza.com/ James Beard Award-winning Wampanoag chef Sherry Pocknett is back in Mashpee. but she's looking for opportunities on Cape Cod while she works on opening her 200-seat restaurant in Preston That could be anything from teaching indigenous Wampanoag cooking to open an eatery in Mashpee who has been on television shows like Gordon Ramsey's "Hell's Kitchen," — as a guest judge — will also make another TV appearance in May Read more on Sherry Pocknett's latest: Native American James Beard Award-winning chef comes back to Cape Cod The Sagamore — the newly branded Sagamore Inn — is curating a wine dinner at $50 per couple Each person selects a garden or Caesar salad and chooses from one of three entrees – last week featured linguine with white clam sauce baked Caprese chicken with arugula pesto or beef burgundy – and then the couple chooses a bottle to split from that week’s list of wines The special is weekly on “Wine Down Wednesdays” through May 28 Gwenn Friss is the editor of CapeWeek and covers entertainment, restaurants and the arts. Contact her at gfriss@capecodonline.com. Join the Cape Cod Times free Facebook group, Good Stuff at Cape Cod Restaurants to share tips and participate in food polls Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans. were expected to be arraigned Tuesday in Barnstable District Court they faced charges of burning of a non-dwelling building breaking and entering in the daytime for a felony wanton destruction of property over $1,200 Search warrants issued for the phones of the two people led to evidence needed to make the arrests In February, Yarmouth Fire Chief Enrique Arrascue told the Times the investigation was ongoing but there was nothing to report at that time By the next morning the remaining chimneys rose through the mist as debris continued to smolder Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans Popular D Model Townhome overlooking the 15th fairway On the 1st floor you will find formal dining room and living rooms primary bedroom ensuite with a walk-in shower Lower level is a walkout and nicely finished with a large family room cedar closet adding 753 sf of finished space Floors are hardwood in the living/dining rooms Come and enjoy the Kings Way lifestyle with many amenities including a golf course social center/post office and year-round social activities In the town of Yarmouth, 445 soldiers and seamen answered the call during the American Revolution yet there has never been a marker or monument to honor them Now, on the 250th anniversary of the start of the war in 1775, the town is working on changing that with plans to install a monument at the Yarmouth Port Playground, also known as Thacher Park The Yarmouth Historical Commission is heading the effort as part of the Yarmouth 250 celebration and is seeking public comment on two proposed designs on Thursday A selection committee of town staff and historical commission members hired Skylight Studios of Woburn to design a monument with $25,000 awarded through the tourism revenue preservation fund for design, Community Development Director Karen Greene said The town is trying to promote more awareness of its historic past After receiving community comments Thursday the historical commission will recommend a design to the Select Board on April 15 That recommendation then will be brought to the April 29 annual town meeting for approval of $235,000 from the town's Community Preservation Act money to build the monument The selection committee is also filing an application with the Massachusetts 250 grant program to offset the local funding The monument project was spearheaded by the historical commission with members Bob Kelley and David Geanacopoulos as leaders Local historians Jack Duggan and David Schafer did the research to find all the war participants’ names the historical commission recommended Thacher Park as the most appropriate given its critical significance to Revolutionary War history in Yarmouth and its visibility  That land was the location of mustering and militia drills during the Revolutionary period all town meetings were held at the Congregational Church that was there The monument will be set at the back of the triangular shaped park behind the flagpole where it will not restrict park activities The park is between Playground Lane and Church Street off Route 6A near the intersection with Union Street The historical commission is planning another Revolutionary War project to mark the graves in the Ancient Cemetery in Yarmouth Port of the veterans who died in the war Susan Vaughn writes about transportation and other local community issues affecting Cape Cod residents and visitors She can be reached at smharris@gannett.com Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans.       Police are investigating a crash of a car into a post office on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Yarmouth that left a gaping hole in the front lobby, according to the Yarmouth Police Department Police received a report of a car crashing on the office in Yarmouth Port shortly after 1 p.m. Patrol officers determined that a 2013 Cadillac accelerated from a parking space and into the post office The last day to register to vote in the election is Wednesday There will be no vote by mail or early in-person voting for this election A person should fill out a ballot application on the town clerk website Precinct 1 polling place will be moved to the Yarmouth Senior Center The candidates for the Select Board seat are Elizabeth D Elizabeth (Liz) Argo spent her youth on the Cape acting singing and dancing with her two siblings at her parents’ Orleans Arena Theater They started in the old town hall in 1949 and it later became the Academy Playhouse Argo realized she couldn’t make a good living in the theater so went into the film business as a script supervisor in New York City and Los Angeles focusing on commercials and television movies Argo moved back to the Cape in 1990 as a single mom with two children A trip to Denmark to videotape its offshore wind farms got her intrigued with that field Since 2006 she has worked for renewable energy entities in Rhode Island and Cape Light Compact where she oversaw the sales and installation of several renewable energy projects across the Cape then sole administrator of Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative She said the new sewers also will attract developers “What’s confronting all the Cape is exacerbated in Yarmouth,” with its focus on water quality She said housing is the most important issue to be solved before bringing more commercial endeavors Argo is currently serving on the Old Kings Highway Commission and the board of Eventide Theater in Dennis earning a bachelor’s at Goddard College and working toward a master’s in business administration at UMass-Dartmouth has had strong connections to Yarmouth for most of his life since his grandfather owned a family business in 1960 He later started his own construction business TNT Enterprises in Yarmouth as a general contractor Nickinello has been active in the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce for about 10 years in several capacities He also served on the town Zoning Board of Appeals and Personnel Board for several years One of his main concerns is to bring more businesses back to Yarmouth as the proportion of commercial taxes has dwindled to 4.7% of the total town revenue He believes having sewers currently being installed along Route 28 will help that effort He would like to expand Yarmouth’s efforts as the only town on the Cape to reclaim water for its golf courses He is also supportive of the current work on the new Marina Park in West Yarmouth that was approved at town meeting Nickinello said improvement of education is constant work “There is nothing better than a well-educated child,” he said He ran for the Select Board in the May town election and said “I was overwhelmed by the support I got,” coming in third with more than 1,200 votes he said residents encouraged him to run for the vacant seat Yarmouth is Number One when is comes to action-filled adventure,” he said Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans. The area continues to be surveilled and taped off with bright yellow caution tape An investigation into the fire is underway, but it's too early to know whether the fire was intentionally set, said Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Public Information Officer Jake Wark ArsonWatch is coordinated by the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association, and offers rewards to helps detect and solve crimes of arson "They offer awards up to $5,000 for information that can solve or prevent arson crimes," said Wark Yarmouth Fire Chief Enrique Arrascue said the ongoing investigation is being conducted by Yarmouth Police and the State Fire Marshal's office is offering a reward in hopes of attaining credible information about the fire "I have been in limited contact with the building owner working with the building department to coordinate the demolition of the fire building and encouraging them to secure the property," said Arrascue ArsonWatch has a 24-hour hotline so people can provide information which is also run by the Rhode Island Joint Reinsurance Association (RIJRA) The program also assists in creating community-wide arson awareness through street patrols and local events for school-aged children Wark said the state coordinates with ArsonWatch but the reward program is organized and funded by the insurance industry (This story was updated to add new information and because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) 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