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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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A Heady Brew

There are some rooms that seem to remember the people who once filled them. Even after the tables are cleared and the lights dimmed, they hold onto the low murmur of conversation, the scrape of chairs against the floor, the sense that something meaningful has unfolded there again and again. In North Falmouth, the rambling building that long housed the Silver Lounge Restaurant for the better part of a century, is one of those places—a...

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Notable Neighbors

Meet these standout members of our community, whose skills and accomplishments have truly made an impression.

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Photo Portfolio: Tom Riley

Photographer Tom Riley’s deep affection for Cape Cod and its beloved scenery shines through in each click of his shutter.

The Gingerbread Blueprint

Right out of a storybook, Martha’s Vineyard’s colorful and charming Gingerbread Cottages have been enchanting visitors for over 160 years.

Good Reads in LIFE: Local Kitchens

In keeping with coastal traditions of Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, these cookbooks celebrate far more than recipes. Each was…

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A Season Well Lived

Local author and designer Marc Seivers reimagines and transforms his home into a warm, festive showcase of holiday spirit.

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Every Inch with Intention

In charming Osterville, a petite cottage proves that heartfelt touches can make every inch count.

Mastering the Trade: LP Building Solutions 

LP® SmartSide® offers durable, sustainable, and beautifully designed building materials.

Built to Last, Crafted with Care

Through months of design, demolition, and renewal, Crafted Design-Build transforms a Brewster home.

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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: Lee Surette

“Cape Cod is a mirror,” says gifted watercolor and oil painting artist Lee Surette, reflecting the stunning beauty of natural…

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 Profiles: Pete Hocking

For lifelong artist Pete Hocking, memory is instrumental to his work, both in the way it is created and the…

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…

Artist Profile: Molly Avellar

There’s no question that Cape Cod has a vibrant community of artists, but few can say that their journey as…

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…

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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.