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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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Beyond the Basics

For generations, Cape Cod and the Islands have been places where people come together. Families return to the same towns summer after summer, friends crowd into beach houses, and loved ones gather for everything from weddings and milestone birthdays to backyard dinners that turn into celebrations of their own.There is something about the Cape that makes life’s big and small moments feel worth celebrating. And while the reasons for gathering may be timeless, the ways...

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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.

Held By Love

Some weddings are memorable because of the setting, the little details, or the music—or maybe even the weather. This one was unforgettable because of the love.

Seaside Sentiments: Wixon’s Dock

A reader shares her feelings about one of her favorite Cape locales with us.

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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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Seeing Beautifully

Is it art and science, or craftsmanship and curiosity that define the intricate pieces of Telescopes of Vermont? Or maybe it’s a little of each.

Gathering Place

Architect Doreve Nicholaeff and Meagher Construction collaborate to create a reflection of the owner’s vision—a timeless gathering place for family.

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.

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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: David Hills

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

Artist Profile: Terry Rockwood

For many Cape Cod art lovers, Terry Rockwood’s paintings are immediately recognizable. Expansive marshes washed in soft sage greens, sailboats…

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: 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: Ann Hart

Ann Hart has spent a lifetime observing the natural world, but not simply as a spectator. In her paintings, rabbits…

Artist Profile: Nancy Nicol

For Nancy Nicol, the act of creating is not confined to a single medium or moment. It is, instead, a…

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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.