People & Businesses
Good things are brewing at Cape Cod Coffee Roasters
Mashpee company offers a variety of roasts and flavors, facility tours, and more Like most endeavors, success in the world of commercial coffee roasting requires a focus on and a…
Chatham Airport: One Man’s Field of Dreams
Founder Wilfred Berube’s grassroots effort paved the way for the airport we know today Imagine that you and some friends decide to spend the day surfcasting off Monomoy. Rather than…
Summer Love Stories from Nantucket Island
Writer Elin Hilderbrand discusses her work, her love for the Island, and how she made her dreams come true There are few places in the country that conjure images of…
A day in the life of a Cape Cod tuna fisherman
Hitting the high seas with Tyler Macallister and the Cynthia C! The directions come down from above. “One o’clock—six boats. Twelve o’clock— three boats, two boats . . .” As…
Cape Cod experts say caring for a dog is a great way to get healthier and happier!
As everyone knows, being active is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. And for many, owning and caring for pets—and especially dogs—can make staying active not only easier…
For What it’s Worth
Local art and antique dealers share a few appraising tips Almost 10 years ago, a woman walked into Kahn Fine Antiques in Chatham carrying a crumpled paper bag in…
One Man’s Trash is this Man’s Treasure
At Chatham’s Atlantic Workshop, Scott Feen transforms lobster pots, boat rudders, and pretty much anything else into custom furnishings and decorative pieces Scott Feen hates to throw anything away. In…
Cape Cod art gallery events—August 1 to October 30
Here’s a list of 90 days of Cape & Islands art gallery exhibits, receptions, and more! August 1 BRIX Nantucket unveils “Palates and Palettes” Visiting painter Deidre Tao’s new collection…
Into the Great Wide Open
The Eastham Painters Guild heads outdoors to capture nature on the canvas Of all the members of the Eastham Painters Guild, Robin Wessman might look the most like “a painter”—or…
Talk About A Family Tradition – Monahan Jewelers
Monahan Jewelers of Harwich celebrates 200 years in business Situated among a lineup of traditional looking stores and eateries on Harwichport’s vibrant Main Street (Route 28), one shop may appear…
An Uplifting Interview With Dorothy Torrey
Sandwich resident spreads the word about healthy eating habits Twelve years ago, Dorothy Torrey was not in a good place. She was depressed—and had been for several years. She was…
Catching up with Siobhan Magnus
Cape Cod singer has been busy since her successful run on American Idol When Siobhan Magnus sang her way into millions of Americans’ homes and hearts during Season 9 of American…
By the sea, by the sea
Editor’s Note When I was a little girl, we lived on a long street that ran alongside the Mount Hope Bay. The street was about a mile long and ended…
Capturing the Ocean’s Moods
The artist shares her secrets The magnetic effect of Jeanne Rosier Smith’s paintings en plein air (French for “in the open air”) is most obvious when she is depicting ocean…
Riding the Wave
Jeanne Rosier Smith’s paintings capture the ever-changing grandeur of the ocean. For Jeanne Rosier Smith, painting is an immersion of all the senses. She loves the visual richness of her…
Hot Trends for Cape Kitchens
Outdoor kitchen professionals provide customized design and installation services for homeowners looking to move their summer menus—and fun—outside. The kitchen is the heart of the home, but when summertime arrives…
Where Summer Memories Begin
Expert architectural concepts and clever interior designing ideas combined with a homeowner’s special flair for details net an island paradise for a multi-generational family. A sprawling home on Nantucket that…
Paradise Found
An old Cape home comes alive with magical architectural and design touches by a visionary team. It’s called “Fool’s Paradise,” and, indeed, the weathervane balancing on a finial atop this…