
Author: Matthew J. Gill
Matthew Gill is the former editor of Cape Cod LIFE and Cape Cod ART magazines. A graduate of U-Mass Dartmouth, Matthew has worked as a journalist since 2003 and has written on topics ranging from the sinking of Nantucket’s whale ship Essex and the history of the Barnstable-Falmouth Thanksgiving football rivalry, to the Cotuit Rowing Club, Provincetown’s Art’s Dune Tours, and more! A relative newcomer when it comes to the Cape, Matt and his wife Melissa just celebrated a Cape Cod-themed wedding.

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A love affair with Orleans-a Cape Cod Photo Essay
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Charles Sternaimolo
Online only: Expanded story, plus more photos of Orleans! With coastline along both the Atlantic and Cape Cod Bay, the town…
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One weekend in Wellfleet—a Cape Cod photo essay
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Charles Sternaimolo
Online only: Expanded story, plus more photos of Wellfleet! Like the menus in its many fine restaurants and the artistic…
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Waterview Dining Guide: 110 Cape & Islands restaurants with views of ocean, bay and stream
The Cape and Islands have a reputation for superior dining. From Buzzards Bay to Provincetown and across Martha’s Vineyard and…
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Cultural Center of Cape Cod celebrates 10-year anniversary
Writer: Matthew J. Gill
Organization in South Yarmouth offers art classes, exhibits, studio space and more! With its many classes and programs, and artists…
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Two days in Dennis—a Cape Cod photo essay
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Charles Sternaimolo
Online only: Expanded story plus more photos of Dennis! Located on the Mid Cape, the town of Dennis stretches across…
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Falmouth golf course to host 2017 MGA Open Championship
In the last 12 months, TGC at Sacconnesset (formerly The Golf Club of Cape Cod) has experienced a healthy dose…
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For an uplifting Cape Cod adventure, try parasailing!
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Charles Sternaimolo
This high-flying activity offers amazing views, a peaceful ride and a mood-altering experience On a warm summer afternoon, a handful…
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Sandwich Photo Essay: A slice of life in one of Cape Cod’s prettiest towns
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Charles Sternaimolo
Online only: Expanded story plus more photos of Sandwich! The town of Sandwich is a special place. From its picturesque…
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Cape & Islands weddings: Twenty amazing local venues + more!
Writer: Matthew J. Gill
If wedding bells are in your future, and you’re looking to save the date and then celebrate, flip through the…
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Best Cape & Islands recipes: 44 creations from establishments voted “Best” by Cape Cod LIFE readers
Presenting Cape Cod LIFE’s second annual ‘Best of’ recipe section For this, our second annual “Best of” recipe section,…
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It’s been 70 great years for the Cotuit Kettleers
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Paul Rifkin
A brief history of the Cape Cod Baseball League’s winningest team Fans of the Cape Cod Baseball League who tuned…
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Traditional stories, fresh perspectives
The goal of Cape Cod LIFE’s annual high school art contest is to inspire students’ interest in local history as…
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A Crash Course in Covering the Cape
There must be something in the water. Every summer Cape Cod Life Publications is lucky to have a number of…
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Would you like to live with this view?
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Josh Shortsleeve
New Cataumet condos to offer one-of-a-kind views of Red Brook Harbor and Buzzards Bay Are you in the market for…
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Take a ride on Nantucket’s wildside
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Jennifer Dow
A bumpy beach road leads visitors to the stunning Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Drivers attempting to make their way out to…
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Where angelfish fear to tread
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Ethan Daniels
Cape Cod native explores the world’s oceans to photograph rarely seen marine life Ethan Daniels is not your ordinary photographer. He’s…
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Welcome to Main Street Chatham
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Charles Sternaimolo
For two days last summer, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored Chatham’s lovely Main Street. We traveled from end to…
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A half-century of canvases, characters, & color
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Dave Williamson
The Falmouth Artists Guild celebrates 50 years in 2016 Doing anything for 50 years will generate a good amount of…
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