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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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Kitchen Wishes

If you haven’t been introduced through social media or word-of-mouth to Meredith Hayden, better known as Wishbone Kitchen, consider this your official Cape Cod Life welcome. She is the culinary sensation whose recipes are relatable, charming, and deeply rooted in her love for our coastal region. She turned her career as a private chef into becoming one of social media’s most influential accounts and has whisked her way into our hearts and kitchens. She recently...

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Celebrating Her 80th Anniversary in Provincetown, the Schooner Hindu Sails Again

This majestic beauty is celebrating her 80th year of chartering and 101 years sailing and how lucky we are to be her home harbor.

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The Tides of Tradition

Learn about the documentary that brings attention to the hearty and dedicated men and women who fish our waters.

LIFE’s Canvas: Jonathan McPhillips

Jonathan McPhillips’ work entreats us to pay attention to the natural beauty we often take for granted.

Destination Dining

It’s not just beaches the Cape is known for, read about some of the food and drink items that have the internet buzzing and lines forming.

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Rooted by the River

East Orleans has always held a special place in the heart of this family who creates a home for the future with the help of Laplante Construction.

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Born of Summer Memories

Interior designer Courtney Brunelle and her team at House of Coco Interiors creates a home in Chatham poised to repeat special summer memories.

Three Generations, One View

Osterville’s Sea View Builders joins forces with Joyce Landscaping and creates a resort-inspired backyard for one lucky family.

Chatham Charm

Interior designer Nancy Boughton settles into a charming cottage in Chatham.

Read the latest from Cape Cod ART

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!

2026 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Jeanne O’Neil

As you move through your day—hurrying from work to the grocery store or out to meet friends—it’s easy to miss…

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: Richard Muccini

Artists have made dramatic use of contrast for centuries, well before the Italians coined the term chiaroscuro to describe the…

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: Elaine Tata

For Elaine Tata, painting has always been rooted in observation—but over time, what she sees has become less about precise…

Artist Profile: Charles Wright

What do Larry Bird, Aly Raisman, and the late Marvin Hagler have in common? Of course, they all had deep…

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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.