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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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Beyond the Basics

For generations, Cape Cod and the Islands have been places where people come together. Families return to the same towns summer after summer, friends crowd into beach houses, and loved ones gather for everything from weddings and milestone birthdays to backyard dinners that turn into celebrations of their own.There is something about the Cape that makes life’s big and small moments feel worth celebrating. And while the reasons for gathering may be timeless, the ways...

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The Golden Hour

A bustling marina, a table set for friends, and a feast of fresh local seafood make for an unforgettable dinner party that says summer isn’t over yet.

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Seaside Sentiments: Wixon’s Dock

A reader shares her feelings about one of her favorite Cape locales with us.

A New Endeavor

On the decks of Nantucket’s Endeavor, Lisa and Tom Homand embark on a new journey together.

Photo Portfolio: Doug Meehan

What can’t he do? Beloved Cape Cod native, famed media personality, former Nantucket ferry captain and cancer survivor, Doug Meehan, is also a talented photographer.

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A Tale of the Tides

Builder Rob Cicchetti builds a dream home for an active family that will endure for generations.

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Gathering Place

Architect Doreve Nicholaeff and Meagher Construction collaborate to create a reflection of the owner’s vision—a timeless gathering place for family.

Seeing Beautifully

Is it art and science, or craftsmanship and curiosity that define the intricate pieces of Telescopes of Vermont? Or maybe it’s a little of each.

The Art of Welcome

Designer Robin Arouca perfectly appoints a home built by Cataldo Custom Builders on Green Pond that blends craftsmanship with a warm, family-centered design.

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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: David Hills

For more than two decades, photographer David Hills has documented a world that most Cape Cod residents glimpse only from…

Artist Profile: Del-Bourree Bach

Del-Bourree Bach is a jack of all trades—and a master of several. Painter, illustrator, and opera singer, Del is a…

Artist Profile: Ed Walsh

There is a quiet confidence in the work of Provincetown-based painter Ed Walsh—an assurance that feels less like practiced bravado…

Artist Profile: Cleber Stecei 

Across a yellow-green marsh at the edge of the wood, a white birdhouse stands alone, reflecting shafts of sunlight. The…

Artist Profile: Sharon Lieberwirth

From the time she was five years old, Sharon Lieberwirth knew she wanted to make art. She was the child…

Artist Profile: Susan Randall

Artist Susan Randall approaches her craft with a deep sense of fluidity—after all, she most often works in forgiving mediums…

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Hometown Heroes

Ollie and Star are all paws in when it comes to doing good in our community.

Retail Retrievers

Regional retailers share the joys of having pups on the payroll.

Doggie Influencers

Three insiders share their tips and tricks for making the most of your time on Cape Cod.

Travel Hounds

Hit the road with ease—these companies make traveling to the Cape & Islands an experience worth barking about.