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September/October 2026

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The Golden Hour

As the summer winds to a close, a sense of nostalgia takes hold, prompting a review of what the busy season may have missed on your checklist. Between the endless details in getting kids back to school, the cleaning and organizing after several weekends of guests, and the shortening of days and the cooling of evening breezes—suddenly consideration of one last toast with close friends and a great menu allows for some intimate indulgence. With...

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Beyond the Basics

For generations, Cape Cod and the Islands have been places where people come together. Families return to the same towns summer after summer, friends crowd into beach houses, and loved ones gather for everything from weddings and milestone birthdays to backyard dinners that turn into celebrations of their own.There is something about the Cape that makes life’s big and small moments feel worth celebrating. And while the reasons for gathering may be timeless, the ways...

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Premium Content From This Month's Issue

From Canvas to Cape Cod

By Virginia Noone | September 21, 2026

After years of painting Cape Cod, Clara Clough Rodman finds herself at the center of one particularly meaningful scene.

When Sparks Fly

By Jenna Ellis | September 21, 2026

What could make this couple’s beautiful Cape Cod wedding even more memorable? How about a serenade by American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.

A Love Letter to Nantucket

By Jenna Ellis | September 21, 2026

The cherished island will always hold a special place in the hearts of one couple who vow to return every year.

A New Endeavor

By Allyson Plessner | September 21, 2026

On the decks of Nantucket’s Endeavor, Lisa and Tom Homand embark on a new journey together.

Held By Love

By Leslie Hatton | September 21, 2026

Some weddings are memorable because of the setting, the little details, or the music—or maybe even the weather. This one was unforgettable because of the love.

The Salt Barn: Where Love Gathers

By Leslie Hatton | September 21, 2026

As The Salt Barn enters its next chapter, Pelham Hospitality Group brings new energy to this historical setting.

The Uncommoner Hotel: A Destination Beyond the Stay

By Leslie Hatton | September 21, 2026

This new distinctive Cape Cod hotel is the perfect setting for any event you have in mind.

Village LIFE: Eastham

By Leslie Hatton | September 21, 2026

Learn why the Outer Cape town of Eastham has so much to offer visitors and locals alike.

LIFE’s Canvas: Carrie Megan

By Chris White | September 21, 2026

From graphic design and children’s art to botanicals and abstract landscapes, Carrie Megan’s artistic journey has evolved as beautifully as her paintings.

Photo Portfolio: Doug Meehan

By Dr. Marie Spadaro | September 21, 2026

What can’t he do? Beloved Cape Cod native, famed media personality, former Nantucket ferry captain and cancer survivor, Doug Meehan, is also a talented photographer.

Beyond the Tea Party: Glass, Taxes, and the American Revolution

By Bonnie Lilienfeld | September 21, 2026

Sure, we know tea is a symbol of colonial resistance but learn how glass also played an important role in America’s quest for independence.

Seaside Sentiments: Wixon’s Dock

By Brena Rahmann | September 21, 2026

A reader shares her feelings about one of her favorite Cape locales with us.

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Inside “The Academy”

By Leslie Hatton | September 1, 2025

The Queen of Beach Reads, Elin Hilderbrand, pens a new novel with her daughter.

Rooted in Nantucket, Woven in Osterville

By Julie Craven Wagner | September 1, 2025

Kristen Cronan makes modern statement pieces through the classic tradition of basket weaving.

A Love for a Lifetime

By Virginia Noone | September 24, 2024

Emma MacDonald and Payton Pritchard tie the knot in an intimate ceremony. 

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Celebrating Her 80th Anniversary in Provincetown, the Schooner Hindu Sails Again

By Chris White | August 6, 2026

This majestic beauty is celebrating her 80th year of chartering and 101 years sailing and how lucky we are to be her home harbor.

Kitchen Wishes

By Leslie Hatton | August 6, 2026

One of the most popular chef/influencers today, Meredith Hayden of Wishbone Kitchen, draws inspiration from her local ties.

The Tides of Tradition

By Julie Craven Wagner | August 6, 2026

Learn about the documentary that brings attention to the hearty and dedicated men and women who fish our waters.

Destination Dining

By Leslie Hatton | August 6, 2026

It’s not just beaches the Cape is known for, read about some of the food and drink items that have the internet buzzing and lines forming.

Three Nights at Dune

By Julie Craven Wagner | August 6, 2026

There’s no shortage of panoramic ocean views and opportunities to make memories at this two-story beachfront venue in Harwich Port.

Where Past Becomes Present… and Future

By Allyson Plessner | August 6, 2026

As a historian and a jewelry designer, Alyson Iarrusso brings a unique perspective to her collection in tribute to America’s 250th.

Set in Stone

By Madeline Bilis | August 6, 2026

The Ocean Club in Martha’s Vineyard is set to create new traditions born out of time honored ones.

LIFE’s Canvas: Jonathan McPhillips

By Chris White | August 6, 2026

Jonathan McPhillips’ work entreats us to pay attention to the natural beauty we often take for granted.

The Night a Boy Saved Falmouth: A Cape Cod’s Revolutionary War Story

By Rachel Lovett | August 6, 2026

Learn how the town of Falmouth played a role in the American Revolution with their commitment to independence.