
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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Welcome to Commercial Street in Provincetown
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Charles Sternaimolo
For two days last summer, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored the creative, colorful, and quirky community that is Commercial…
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Welcome to Main Street Hyannis
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Charles Sternaimolo
For two days last August, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored the shops, restaurants, and cultural venues that make up…
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Seven Decades In The Dunes
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Josh Shortsleeve
Art’s Dune Tours celebrates 70 years in 2016! Driving slowly through the dunes of Provincetown, Rob Costa serves a variety…
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Welcome to Main Street in Falmouth
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Charles Sternaimolo
For two days last August, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored Falmouth’s lovely Main Street, attempting to capture the color…
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Golfers might call this a safe approach
With a change in ownership, many club members now own equity in TGC in Falmouth There are many fantastic golf…
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The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands: An introduction to our series
Editor’s note: Our April 2016 issue reintroduced The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands series to our readers after…
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Did you know? – 17 fun trivia items about the Cape & Islands
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Brigid O'Loughlin Elizabeth Menser Matt Gill
1. Bourne Did you know? That the term Sagamore—as in Bourne’s Sagamore Village, the Sagamore Bridge and the Sagamore Inn…
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CAPE COD LIFE’s 2016 student art contest–winners, details, and a slideshow
Inspired by the entries we received last year, we decided to host another art contest to help us illustrate the…
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A real-life blockbuster
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Jonathan Prime
Author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses the disaster of the whale ship Essex—and the new film bringing the story to life In…
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There’s a lot to like about alpaca
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Charles Sternaimolo
Vineyard farm spreads the word about this gentle animal’s many attractive qualities Let’s call this a story of love at first…
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Cape coffee company has bold intentions
Writer: Matthew J. Gill
Falmouth resident launches coffee company with a cause Here’s an easy prediction: if Thomas A. Baxendale were alive today, Bob…
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Cape Cooking: Holiday bonus!
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Josh Shortsleeve
Here’s a menu for a warm and festive meal courtesy of the Old Yarmouth Inn Friends, readers, and Cape Cod…
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Good things are brewing at Cape Cod Coffee Roasters
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Jennifer Dow
Mashpee company offers a variety of roasts and flavors, facility tours, and more Like most endeavors, success in the world…
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A day in the life of a Cape Cod tuna fisherman
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Josh Shortsleeve
Hitting the high seas with Tyler Macallister and the Cynthia C! The directions come down from above. “One o’clock—six boats.…
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An Uplifting Interview With Dorothy Torrey
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Jennifer Dow
Sandwich resident spreads the word about healthy eating habits Twelve years ago, Dorothy Torrey was not in a good place.…
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There are many great ways to exercise — at any age
Cape Cod Seniors are involved in a variety of sports and activities THE CAPE AND ISLANDS OFFER SEEMINGLY ENDLESS opportunities…
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A Cape Cod Classic
Writer: Matthew J. Gill Photographer: Dan Cutrona
This summer, try the Shore Dinner at Falmouth’s Sea Crest Beach Hotel There is nothing like a clambake.After a day…
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Cape Cod Past and Present
A Series of 17 photos – one for each Cape town & the Islands – showcasing scenes from yesterday and…
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