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At The Helm: Meet Sarah Chace

CCL: How would you describe your role in the organization? SC: I am a partner at Mashpee Commons Limited Partnership. My responsibilities include managing the daily operations of Mashpee Commons – including leasing, property management, marketing, and strategic planning.  CCL: What were the appealing elements of the job that helped you decide to make this commitment? SC: Mashpee Commons is a family-owned company. My father began the process of retrofitting a strip shopping center in...

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Holding On, Letting Go

Perched high above the water on Gunning Point, the house reveals itself slowly. The approach is quiet, almost understated, the structure emerging not as a grand statement but as something settled—rooted into the land with the quiet confidence of age. Beyond it, the land falls away toward Buzzards Bay, where the horizon stretches uninterrupted, and the rhythm of tide and wind defines the passage of time. It is a place where change happens gradually, often...

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Serving Up Community

Camaraderie and competition go hand-in-hand at Island Pickle in Mashpee.

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LIFE’s Canvas: Alexandria Boudreau

Cape Cod native Alexandria Boudreau draws inspiration from the beauty of the ocean and her lifelong love of sailing.

Village LIFE: Provincetown

Visit Provincetown where the beaches are beautiful and the culture is vibrant.

Where Love Grows

Part of the Pelham Hospitality family, this incredible venue in Dennis is full of connection and purpose.

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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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Chatham Charm

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

Mastering the Trade: Nick Bowes and Tim O’Neill

O’Neill Bowes Building Company in Osterville brings years of experience and a boatload of smart ideas to the Cape building industry.

Beachside Bingo

With a focus on good vibrations, a stay at The Beachside on Nantucket is a transformative experience for mind, body…

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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!

2025 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Liz Carney

For local gallery owner and artist, Liz Carney, retreating to the scenic shores of Provincetown during the hazy summer months…

Artist Profile: Carol Maguire

For some artists, challenge is found most in the daunting stare of a blank canvas or in the struggle to…

Artist Profile: Derek Macara

So many great artists achieve appreciation and recognition after they have left this earth. Van Gogh, Cezanne, Monet; the list…

Artist Profile: Thomas Hoffmann

It’s not unusual for an artist to carefully navigate the delicate balance between the pull of creative inspiration and the…

Artist Profile: David Kooharian

What’s the best thing about living as an artist on Cape Cod? According to David Kooharian, “Anywhere you have different…

Artist Profile: Joseph McGurl

For artist Joseph McGurl, one of the country’s premier landscape painters, each brushstroke is like a love letter to 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.