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Online Exclusive: From Four Friends to Founders

Peter Nelson, Ollie Cheever, Harrison Hill, and Ben Carbeau originally became friends in seventh grade in Concord, Massachusetts but then went their separate ways for high school and college—sharing summers together on Cape Cod is what kept their longstanding friendship alive. Despite being barely old enough to legally drink, four middle-school best friends have become co-founders of their very own hard iced-tea brand that’s inspired by their memories on Cape Cod. “We started out just...

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For the Love of Oysters

Enjoying a fresh oyster is like diving into the ocean on a hot summer’s day. The shores of Barnstable Harbor are where I discovered my love for oysters. When people think of Cape Cod, Wellfleet’s ultra-briny oysters might come to mind, but tucked away deep inside the waterways of Barnstable Harbor, throughout the Great Salt Marsh and Sandy Neck Beach, local fisherman farm over 90 acres and millions of oysters every year. Their flavor is...

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Notable Neighbors

Get to know these members of our community whose talents and achievements have caught our eye.

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Dylan Rocks Plymouth

A new biopic featuring legendary musician Bob Dylan prompts a trip down memory lane & explores Dylan’s ties to the area.

Gunk’holing: Turning Back Time

To your right is the Publisher’s Note from the very first issue of Cape Cod LIFE from June 1979. We…

Well Said.

Meet one of the most prominent speechwriters of our time, & President Barak Obama’s longest-serving speechwriter, fellow Cape Codder Terry Szuplat.

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Metamorphosis on the Vineyard Lagoon

Polhemus Savery DaSilva puts the focus on family and relaxation for homeowners with a clear vision.

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Making New History

Builder C.H. Newton and architect Paul Weber collaborate on a historic home with a bright future.

Shorethings: Ecodecor

If These Walls Could Talk …they would be the life of the party. For decades, perhaps centuries really, innovation in…

Truly Traditional

The Valle Group hits the mark with classic details and quality craftsmanship in this Falmouth 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!

2024 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Jeff Adams

Although Jeff Adams has been creating ceramic works of art for decades, in the last four years he has focused…

Artist Profile: Paul Norwood

Merriam-Webster defines frame of reference as a set of ideas, conditions, or assumptions that determine how something will be approached,…

Artist Profile: Miriam Voros

When Miriam Voros was growing up in Germany and her parents would plan their family vacations, she used to inquire,…

Artist Profile: Whitney Alexanderson Heavey

If you were to close your eyes and someone were to utter the words ‘Daydream’, ‘Summer Surf’, ‘Drift’ and ‘Running…

Artist Profile: Lizbet Carroll Fuller

Life on an island is many things, and for those who live there year-round while raising a family and making…

Artist Profile: Caryn Phipps

Our childhood experiences are said to have a profound and lasting impact on us—and further, recent studies show that children…

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In honor of our inaugural annual issue of Cape Cod DOG, this year's issue is available for all to read!

Who Rescued Who?

The MSPCA and the Animal Rescue League are finding loving homes for animals in need.

It’s all Paws-sible

Del Mar offers several high-end, dog-friendly properties all over Cape Cod so that you and your pet can enjoy vacation together.

When Cape Cod Dogs Lived Differently

Cape journalist and blogger reflects on times gone by with his free-spirited furry friend.

A Dashing Day of Fun

Cape Cod Doxie Day celebrates their Sweet 16!