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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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Making Memories

For many residents, a home in Scraggy Neck is more than a place to live; it’s a generational commitment, a shared slice of heaven passed down and cherished over decades. Perhaps this is why the young couple who purchased two lots in the late 1960s chose the peninsula to put down roots. All those years earlier, maybe they already dreamed of sharing summers with their grandchildren.  Sure enough, when their son started a family of...

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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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Photo Portfolio: Picture This

See some of the captivating images taken by entrants of our annual photo contest.

The Tides of Tradition

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

Three Nights at Dune

There’s no shortage of panoramic ocean views and opportunities to make memories at this two-story beachfront venue in Harwich Port.

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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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Beyond the Moon Gate

Landscape designer Paul Miskovsky transformed an overgrown yard into a garden retreat, bringing joy and contentment beyond the homeowner’s imagination.

From the Field to the Table: A Taste of Summer at Bartlett’s Farm

Bartlett’s Farm provides the inspiration for chef Iris McNally of Iris & Company Catering to create four recipes that highlight the best of a local harvest.

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!

2026 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Tracey J. Maroni

For Tracey J. Maroni, the Cape Cod family vacations of her childhood weren’t so much a luxurious seaside escape as…

Artist Profile: David Phillips

As a child growing up in Flint, Michigan, David Phillips always looked forward to the annual visit of the oil…

Artist Profile: Hilda Neily

In Provincetown, where artistic legacy is as much a part of the landscape as dunes and shifting light, certain figures…

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: Sharon Lieberwirth

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

Artist Profile: David Hills

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

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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.