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Remembering a Wash-A-Shore

My father, Joseph Dirsa, first came to Provincetown in July of 1934. The United States navy fleet arrived and he was a member of the crew for the USS Tarbell. His family had arrived to the United States from Lithuania at the turn of the last century and he spent his youth growing up in Lowell, MA. In 1930, when he was 17, he joined the Navy. He arrived after his ship entered the harbor as...

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Life in the Bike Lane

Legend says that when the first Europeans arrived in North America, a squirrel could travel from the Cape to California without ever touching the ground, so forested was the land. For Cape Cod cyclists, a similar (but more localized) possibility is looking more realistic—a network of multi-use bike paths stretching as an unbroken chain from Woods Hole to Provincetown. With about 60 miles of paved trails already, the gaps are narrowing. Aside from a few...

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Serving Up Community

Camaraderie and competition go hand-in-hand at Island Pickle in Mashpee.

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Rousing The Rebels: Women In The Revolution

Women of the American Revolution stepped forward as quiet heroines proving their indispensable role in the fight for independence.

Summer’s Serenade

The Cape’s town bands fill village greens and parks with nostalgic classics and timeless charm.

Where Love Grows

Part of the Pelham Hospitality family, this incredible venue in Dennis is full of connection and purpose.

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A Classic in Full Color

Trellis Home appoints an Edgartown home with a patriotic punch of color.

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Coastal Calm

Nantucket interior designer Melanie Gowen curates an ethereal palette that is a thing of dreams.

Mastering the Trade: Mid-Cape Home Centers 

Sea View Builders explains why Mid-Cape Home Centers and Marvin Windows are at the top of their list.

Shorelines: Living Color Blooms Every Day 

It has been said, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” If that is true, it stands that, “To create an arrangement, celebrates the day.” In Amy McCord’s new book Blooms Every Day she offers instruction, inspiration and instant satisfaction with her exquisi…

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

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Artist Profile: Liz Carney

For local gallery owner and artist, Liz Carney, retreating to the scenic shores of Provincetown during the hazy summer months…

Artist Profile: Bobby Baker

e.e. cummings once wrote, “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me) it’s always ourselves we find in…

Artist Profile: Molly Avellar

There’s no question that Cape Cod has a vibrant community of artists, but few can say that their journey as…

Artist Profile: David Kooharian

What’s the best thing about living as an artist on Cape Cod? According to David Kooharian, “Anywhere you have different…

Artist Profile: Thomas Hoffmann

It’s not unusual for an artist to carefully navigate the delicate balance between the pull of creative inspiration and the…

Artist Profile: Andrea M. Sawyer

The journey along life’s unexpected twists and turns has brought Andi Sawyer to a place where she’s still happily mystified…

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An Artist’s Assistant

With her trusty Golden Retriever by her side, there is nothing artist Meredith Hanson cannot create.

One Wag At A Time

Thanks to their team of dedicated volunteers (of human and canine kind), Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs is bringing pawsitivity to our community.

Not Ruffin’ It

These accommodations across the Cape & Islands are ready to pamper you and your pup on your next getaway.

A Doggone Good Day

The Daffy Dog Parade, an annual event hosted by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce in partnership with NiSHA, is a tail-wagging good time.