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A Celtic Fishing Legacy – Century Old Gear

If you walk down the Cape Cod Canal service road this month, don’t be surprised to see some happy Leprechauns celebrating St. Patrick’s Day while rock-hopping along the sloped banks of the big ditch. Just like most anglers, the legendary Celtic charmers are scouting for new hot spots and sharpening their hooks for the arrival of striped bass in the spring.   My great-grandfather loved to fish. I never knew him, but his daughter suggested that...

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One Wag At A Time

Not all heroes wear capes. Some have wagging tails and wet noses. And Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs (HPCD) is a nonprofit organization with several of them—all dedicated to delivering and spreading joy.  The idea of the group was formed in 2021 around a dining table that sat a few people, all with the single-minded purpose of wanting to spread unconditional love. This group of passionate dog lovers came together and created a nonprofit organization...

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The Cape House

Three unique Cape rentals where you and your loved ones can create memories that will endure.

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Gunk’holing: “I’ll be down in a minute”

One of my favorite Publisher’s Notes (it wasn’t called Gunk’holing yet) from the early days appeared in Indian Summer ’81.…

Photo Portfolio: Kat Hanafin

Seascape photographer and gallery owner Kat Hanafin beautifully captures her passion for her hometown coastline through her lens.

Shipbuilding on the South Coast: How Mattapoisett Conquered the World

Shipbuilding helped to shape the South Coast’s history and maritime legacy.

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Pretty In Pink (and Blue and White)

Nina Mayfield showcases color through use of intricate patterns and rich textures, creating a perfect retreat by the sea in Hyannis Port.

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Over the Rainbow

Maria Hickey lends her creative spirit to design a very personal garden in Sippewissett bursting with colors.

Shades of the Sea

On the harbor in Nantucket, Nina Liddle’s project is a truly serene escape. A soft color palette makes for a home that’s as inviting as it is visually stunning.

Modern Sensibilities

An upbeat vibe and pops of color give life to this East Orleans home where designer Robin Gannon created a home for the entire family.

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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!

2024 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Barry T.  O’Neil

Barry O’Neil is the real deal. A Korean War veteran of the Navy with nautical experience, years as a lighthouse…

Artist Profile: Lizbet Carroll Fuller

Life on an island is many things, and for those who live there year-round while raising a family and making…

Artist Profile: Linda Ryder

There’s a quote often attributed to George Eliot that says, “It’s never too late to be what you might have…

Artist Profile: Tom Odell

Tom Odell’s most recent public artwork, Wind Dance, has the natural effect of oxidation which behaves in some ways like…

Artist Profile: Paul Norwood

Merriam-Webster defines frame of reference as a set of ideas, conditions, or assumptions that determine how something will be approached,…

Artist Profile: Whitney Alexanderson Heavey

If you were to close your eyes and someone were to utter the words ‘Daydream’, ‘Summer Surf’, ‘Drift’ and ‘Running…

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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.

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