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The changing shape of the Cape & Islands | Cape Cod LIFE August 2016

The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands: The Changing Shape of the Gay Head cliffs, Martha’s Vineyard

By Christopher Setterlund | July 21, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the 10th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. Forty-six feet. In 2014 only…

An Oasis in the Dunes | Cape Cod HOME Summer 2016

An Oasis in the Dunes

By Chris White | July 7, 2016

Designed by Patrick Ahearn, Trelawny House is a majestic family gathering place on Martha’s Vineyard Imagine exploring vast grasslands nestled behind ocean dunes and coming upon the remains of a…

Have you ever heard of Mashnee Island? | Cape Cod Life JULY 2016

Have you ever heard of Mashnee Island?

By Michaela Anne Quigley | July 6, 2016

A brief history of a tiny coastal community some folks call “paradise” Four miles from the Bourne Bridge, and tucked on the far side of a causeway jutting out into…

The Changing Shape of Esther’s Island, Tuckernuck, and Nantucket’s western shore | Cape Cod Life JULY 2016

The Changing Shape of Esther’s Island, Tuckernuck, and Nantucket’s western shore

By Christopher Setterlund | July 5, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the 9th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. Anyone who has scanned a…

Falmouth Artists Guild, Cape Cod Art Annual 2016

A half-century of canvases, characters, & color

By Matthew J. Gill | July 5, 2016

The Falmouth Artists Guild celebrates 50 years in 2016 Doing anything for 50 years will generate a good amount of stories, and The Falmouth Artists Guild certainly has its fair…

Cahoon Museum Of American Art, Cape Cod Art Annual 2016

More space to smile

By Joe O'Shea | July 5, 2016

With its expansion complete, the Cahoon Museum of American Art unveils new ‘Martha & Ralph’ exhibit The Tom Brady versus Peyton Manning quarterback debate was decided—decisively—when cornerback Malcolm Butler’s interception secured…

Welcome to Commercial Street Provincetown

Welcome to Commercial Street in Provincetown

By Matthew J. Gill | June 28, 2016

For two days last summer, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored the creative, colorful, and quirky community that is Commercial Street in Provincetown. We walked the length of the street,…

Celebrating Cape Cod HOME's 20th anniversary, Cape Cod HOME | capecodlife.com

Celebrating Cape Cod HOME’s 20th anniversary (1996-2016)

By Haley Cote | June 2, 2016

In 2016 we are revisiting some of the homes featured in Cape Cod HOME’s first issue in 1996. This residence in North Falmouth’s picturesque Ballymeade Estates was featured on the…

A few pointers from the pros, Cape Cod HOME | capecodlife.com

A few pointers from the pros

By Haley Cote | June 2, 2016

Four local companies have a lot of experience with weathervanes A weathervane can say a great deal about its owners. From displaying one’s love of the sea with a sailboat,…

Welcome to Hyannis Main Street

Welcome to Main Street Hyannis

By Matthew J. Gill | May 24, 2016

For two days last August, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored the shops, restaurants, and cultural venues that make up today’s Main Street in Hyannis, and we met many of…

Highland Light, Truro

Light-savers

By Ellen Albanese | May 24, 2016

It’s been 20 years since Highland and Nauset Light were moved back from eroding cliffs It’s a familiar story: Perched on the edge of cliffs to maximize their visibility to…

Art's Dune Tours

Seven Decades In The Dunes

By Matthew J. Gill | May 24, 2016

Art’s Dune Tours celebrates 70 years in 2016! Driving slowly through the dunes of Provincetown, Rob Costa serves a variety of roles for Art’s Dune Tours. First, he’s a driver…

Liz & Pete's Wedding in Provincetown

Inspired by love, history & the sea

By Elizabeth O' Brien Betti | April 27, 2016

My husband Peter and I have always loved the stories of the days of whaling ships, sea captains and shipwrecks. Taking inspiration from these visions of old world New England,…

Provincetown native Donald MacMillan (1874-1970)

Donald MacMillan, Provincetown’s Heroic Explorer

By Mary Grauerholz | April 27, 2016

Remembering the man for whom MacMillan Pier is named MacMillan Pier (or Wharf) in Provincetown, home of one of the world’s natural deep-water harbors, is a familiar landmark to Cape…

The Changing Shape of Sandy Neck Beach Park, Barnstable & Sandwich

By Christopher Setterlund | April 25, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the 8th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. Sandy Neck Beach Park encompasses…

Craigville Beach in Centerville, MA

Memories of my first love: Craigville Beach

By Meredith Schulman | April 25, 2016

For a brief time in my life, Craigville Beach was synonymous with “Cape Cod.” Little did I know that eventually the area would become a lifelong touchstone. Perhaps they were…

The Changing Shape of Popponesset Beach, Mashpee

By Christopher Setterlund | March 14, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the 7th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. Located in southeastern Mashpee, Popponesset…

The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands: An introduction to our series

By Matthew J. Gill | March 14, 2016

Editor’s note: Our April 2016 issue reintroduced The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands series to our readers after a successful run in 2015. Click here to see all…