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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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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.

Photo Portfolio: Doug Meehan

What can’t he do? Beloved Cape Cod native, famed media personality, former Nantucket ferry captain and cancer survivor, Doug Meehan, is also a talented photographer.

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.

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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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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.

Living Beyond the Glass

Interior designer Karen Corinha thoughtfully balances budget and good design in a South Dartmouth home.

Shorelines: Happiness Is…

In Hydrangea Happiness, Cape Cod’s leading gardening expert C.L. Fornari shares her expertise and offers her advice with a dose of humor.

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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: Lillia Frantin

For nearly five decades, painting has been as natural to Lillia Frantin as breathing. Long before she became a professionally…

Artist Profile: Michael R. Mills

As a child, Michael R. Mills dabbled in art classes and slow weekends spent copying illustrations out of magazines. “Sidewalk…

Artist Profile: Jeanne O’Neil

As you move through your day—hurrying from work to the grocery store or out to meet friends—it’s easy to miss…

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: Tracey J. Maroni

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

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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.