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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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A Peaceful Perch

Paul Craig is a man with a good eye for great things. As a young, “starving student” studying French and Psychology at UCLA in Los Angeles, he bought four paintings at a garage sale in nearby Santa Monica, for a total of $34 dollars. Cash. One he gave to a friend; the other three he kept and now they proudly hang in his East Sandwich home. They are by the artist Fritzi Brod, whose work...

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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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When Sparks Fly

What could make this couple’s beautiful Cape Cod wedding even more memorable? How about a serenade by American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.

A Love Letter to Nantucket

The cherished island will always hold a special place in the hearts of one couple who vow to return every year.

LIFE’s Canvas: Carrie Megan

From graphic design and children’s art to botanicals and abstract landscapes, Carrie Megan’s artistic journey has evolved as beautifully as her paintings.

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A Life, Well-Aged

Winemaker Joseph Carr has chosen to call Cape Cod home. Step inside his Dennis residence and meet the man behind Josh Cellars.

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Building History: Worth Saving

For Full Circle Homes’ Mike Lemieux and Jen Macdonald, a weathered Kingston carriage barn wasn’t a teardown—it was an invitation to imagine what might come next.

Building History: Built to Belong

Through thoughtful preservation and a vision for what comes next, John and Piper Carey are helping historic Cape Cod buildings—and the communities around them—find new life.

Mastering the Trade: AZEK Exteriors & Mid-Cape Home Centers

A New Take on Tradition On Cape Cod, the most successful homes often strike a careful balance: they honor the…

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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: Hilda Neily

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

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: 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: David Hills

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

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: Cleber Stecei 

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

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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.