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Online Exclusive: Love, Cranberry Bogs, and Murder… Oh My!

Sesuit In My Heart follows an EPA Agent who returns to East Dennis in hopes of reuniting with his daughter and in the process uncovers evil lurking beneath the surface of the close-knit community.  The author, Lenore Bavota, began writing the novel in the mid-90s when she was living in East Dennis, where the story takes place. She got the idea for the book when she was jogging around the Sesuit loop one morning, which...

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A Peaceful Perch

Paul Craig is a man with a good eye for great things. As a young, “starving student” studying French and Psychology at UCLA in Los Angeles, he bought four paintings at a garage sale in nearby Santa Monica, for a total of $34 dollars. Cash. One he gave to a friend; the other three he kept and now they proudly hang in his East Sandwich home. They are by the artist Fritzi Brod, whose work...

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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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A New Endeavor

On the decks of Nantucket’s Endeavor, Lisa and Tom Homand embark on a new journey together.

Beyond the Tea Party: Glass, Taxes, and the American Revolution

Sure, we know tea is a symbol of colonial resistance but learn how glass also played an important role in America’s quest for independence.

A Love Letter to Nantucket

The cherished island will always hold a special place in the hearts of one couple who vow to return every year.

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A Life, Well-Aged

Winemaker Joseph Carr has chosen to call Cape Cod home. Step inside his Dennis residence and meet the man behind Josh Cellars.

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An Inherited Sense of Home

Osterville’s Mark Germani’s home acknowledges its place in the family history, while also serving as backdrop for tomorrow’s memories.

Special Spaces: A Beach Grows at Olde Homestead Farm

At Olde Homestead Farm in Marstons Mills, between caring for the land and the livestock, they found some time to take a plunge!

Building History: Built to Belong

Through thoughtful preservation and a vision for what comes next, John and Piper Carey are helping historic Cape Cod buildings—and the communities around them—find new life.

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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: Cleber Stecei 

Across a yellow-green marsh at the edge of the wood, a white birdhouse stands alone, reflecting shafts of sunlight. The…

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: Tom Upson

Except to check for rain or to admire an interesting cloud, most people likely don’t spend much time gazing at…

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: 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: Simie Maryles

There is a certain kind of artist who arrives at Provincetown and immediately recognizes it as a place not just…

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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.