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Provincetown Rejects $332K Subsidy, Year-Round Cape Air Flights End

5/12/2026

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Provincetown voters rejected a $332,000 subsidy for Cape Air year-round service, leaving flights seasonal from May 14 to November 2.
The rejection came as President Donald Trump proposed cutting the Essential Air Service program.
Alex Morse said losing year-round flights makes it harder for residents to reach medical appointments and remote work.
Mark Bjorstrom argued the subsidy would fund a private airline while John Twiss said demand and costs threaten small-community service.

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Provincetown voters rejected a $332,000 subsidy for Cape Air year-round service, leaving flights seasonal from May 14 to November 2.
The rejection came as President Donald Trump proposed cutting the Essential Air Service program.
Alex Morse said losing year-round flights makes it harder for residents to reach medical appointments and remote work.
Mark Bjorstrom argued the subsidy would fund a private airline while John Twiss said demand and costs threaten small-community service.