People & Businesses
Warm memories, natural light and a water view
Orleans residence designed with family—and the ocean—in mind Some houses immediately make you feel calm—the palette is neutral, the furniture sleek, the spaces uncluttered. Others immerse you in a theme:…
Flavor of the sea
Brewster designer transforms home using inspiring colors and nautical details Cape Cod is a land of beached driftwood, whales’ tails, seashells, ships, mermaids and lovely, inspiring light. When Marsha Malone,…
A simple man, an extraordinary talent
Harwich’s A. Elmer Crowell—the father of decorative bird carving In 1874, a son of a Harwich cranberry farmer receives a gift of his first 12-gauge shotgun. He’s 12 years old,…
Inspiration, joy and a whole lot of color
Falmouth resident reaps a bounty of rewards from his backyard garden Meandering through Dave Lynch’s luscious gardens in midsummer is a delight to both eyes and nose. Outside Lynch’s Falmouth…
Cape Cod is "Coyote country"
Once foreign to the area, this wildly resourceful animal can now be found across the peninsula Amy Blake moved to Cape Cod from a small town in Ohio in the…
Start your own garden!
Cape Cod farmers offer 10 tips to help you get started Imagine it’s a late summer afternoon. Outside, a garden in the backyard overflows with ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, bountiful…
Upcoming Cape & Islands events: April through September
Check out this robust listing of unique, fascinating and fun upcoming events on Cape Cod and the Islands! Through September 1 CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART CELEBRATES 35 YEARS! In…
Cape & Islands fieldtrips: March through June
Through September 1 CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART CELEBRATES 35 YEARS! In 2016, the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis celebrates its 35th anniversary. The museum is hosting exhibits and…
Repurpose, recycle and re-use!
Eight local experts offer furniture restoration suggestions and services In a “throw away” world where home furnishings go in and out of style at an ever-accelerating rate, how do homeowners…
Nantucket – 2016 island profile
Many visitors to Nantucket feel that when they step off the ferry, they are taking a step back into history. And with good reason! The cobblestones lining the roads downtown…
Martha’s Vineyard – 2016 island profile
A mecca for tourists, a retreat for presidents and the home of Island Alpaca, The Black Dog and Jaws—the 1974 thriller was famously filmed here—Martha’s Vineyard is a short ferry…
Provincetown – 2016 town profile
Located on Cape Cod’s outermost tip, Provincetown is a vibrant community with a fascinating history, a colorful arts scene and some great shops, restaurants and beaches. The town is famous…
Truro – 2016 town profile
If you’re looking for peace and quiet, you have come to the right place. More than half of the land in Truro lies within the Cape Cod National Seashore and,…
Wellfleet – 2016 town profile
There are several common threads running through Wellfleet. First, the Outer Cape town offers a thriving scene for the arts with many galleries and popular venues for both theater and…
Eastham – 2016 town profile
The town of Eastham—located on the “forearm” of the Cape Cod peninsula—has a fascinating history and over the years has been a community where fishing, farming and creative expression have…
Orleans: 2016 town profile
Beautiful, classy, historic and relaxing: these are some of the terms that come to mind when pondering the town of Orleans. Whether you’re taking in the sunset at Rock Harbor,…
Chatham: 2016 town profile
Tucked in Cape Cod’s southeastern corner, Chatham is a popular spot for many reasons: from stunning scenery and great locally caught seafood to a charming downtown area and the luxurious…
Harwich: 2016 town profile
Located along Nantucket Sound and featuring a topography that includes ponds, harbors and flatlands, the town of Harwich is often referred to as the birthplace of the Cape’s cranberry industry.…
