People & Businesses
Heritage Museums art exhibit looks at landscapes in a whole new light
Exhibit presents traditional views alongside cityscapes, urban scenes and abstract works “Painted Landscapes: Contemporary Views” is an exhibit of landscape paintings that challenges traditional concepts about what a landscape painting…
Organization profile: The Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association
CCIAEA has been supporting the region’s art teachers since 2003. Most people can cite a teacher somewhere in their history who touched and influenced their lives, perhaps even had a…
Compassionate care and helping hands
Cape building community bands together to create a retreat center for those coping with ALS The summer of 2015 saw a wave of commitment sweep the country as the Pete…
Next Wave: Chelsea Miller
At 28 years old, Chelsea Miller is already making waves in the interior design industry on Nantucket. Since graduating from…
Sea-Dar takes the stress out of home maintenance
The property services provided by Sea-Dar Construction safeguard primary residences and vacation properties while freeing homeowners from the worry and time commitment needed to administer regular home maintenance throughout the…
Two days in Dennis—a Cape Cod photo essay
Online only: Expanded story plus more photos of Dennis! Located on the Mid Cape, the town of Dennis stretches across the Cape Cod peninsula from Nantucket Sound to Cape Cod…
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 of success. The Falmouth club enrolled 67 new members in…
For an uplifting Cape Cod adventure, try parasailing!
This high-flying activity offers amazing views, a peaceful ride and a mood-altering experience On a warm summer afternoon, a handful of fishermen cast lines from the breakwater in South Yarmouth…
Commentary: Cape Cod—from a Brit’s perspective
“If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air,” goes the old song, “you’re sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod.” Well, dear reader, this Brit did exactly…
The secret life of bees
The popularity of beekeeping yields the sweet rewards of honey and so much more In Sue Monk Kidd’s 2001 novel, The Secret Life of Bees, the mysterious world of order…
By design: Eben Armer
Martha’s Vineyard mason is taking stone sculpture to the next level As he currently prepares for a surfing expedition in storm-bearing Morocco, Martha’s Vineyard mason and sculptor Eben Armer stresses…
Sandwich Photo Essay: A slice of life in one of Cape Cod’s prettiest towns
Online only: Expanded story plus more photos of Sandwich! The town of Sandwich is a special place. From its picturesque homes and historic downtown to its incredible cultural venues and…
Cape & Islands weddings: Twenty amazing local venues + more!
If wedding bells are in your future, and you’re looking to save the date and then celebrate, flip through the following pages in our special 2017 wedding section. We’ve designed…
Cape Cod Photo Portfolio by Kevin Bennett
Cape photographer takes a different approach for landscapes I concentrate on using line, texture, form, and color to create visually intriguing and powerful compositions. My goal is to create attractive…
Cape Cod weddings: Couple celebrates at Ocean Edge in Brewster
Online only: See more photos of Maggie and Eric’s wedding on page 2! This ‘family-style’ celebration was marked by loved ones, friendship, and food! My husband, Eric, and I had…
Falmouth’s Mary Sears—she was ‘a powerful natural force’
Falmouth resident was the Navy’s first oceanographer, a longtime WHOI scientist and committed to civic affairs One of the special recognitions bestowed by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is…
Gunkholing: Cape Cod LIFE launching new website, online general store
I don’t remember a time when I have not been very appreciative of good writing and great photography. Before starting Cape Cod LIFE 38 years ago, I enjoyed showing friends…
Cape Cod’s Kindness Rocks Project
Finding just the right message of inspiration at just the right time might just change everything. For West Barnstable resident Megan Murphy—and countless others on Cape Cod and beyond because…