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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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A Love Letter to Nantucket

From sun-seeking vacationers to quirky locals, author Elin Hilderbrand has spent her career vividly capturing the nuances of island life on Nantucket. All the while, her sister, Heather Thorpe, has been observing a story of her own—the evolution of Elin herself. Now, Heather, partnered with the comfort and ease of Nantucket Island Tours, is inviting visitors behind the scenes, offering an intimate look at the places Elin holds dear—and sharing a few of her own...

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The LIFE Brian Built

Reflections on the man who created the first local publication born from a love of sharing all that makes Cape Cod special.

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The Rainbow Fleet

Colorful sails of the Nantucket Rainbow Fleet glide past Brant Point in a historic summer tradition.

Sailing Free

Sail Cape Cod promotes personal growth by offering sailing programs that empower local youth and underserved communities.

Dinner with an Ever-changing View

Savor a meal with a unique view while vintage railcars take you by scenic shorelines and salt marshes.

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For the Love of Summer

An Edgartown home provides respite and relaxation for a busy family.

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Harmonic Convergence

A classic Brewster enclave is the backdrop to a new home for a family with deep roots.

A Whisper of Luxury

Port and Dune’s Katie Murphy creates a soothing and serene environment for a New Seabury property.

Mastering the Trade: Doreve Nicholaeff

Architect Doreve Nicholaeff shares her insights and wisdom.

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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: Richard Pawlak

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a painting? Look at Richard Pawlak’s abstract expressionist…

Artist Profile: Rob Longley

The word Impressionism conjures certain ideas about art–heavy brushstrokes, an emphasis on nature, and a European ideal. In Rob Longley’s…

Artist Profile: Bobby Baker

e.e. cummings once wrote, “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me) it’s always ourselves we find in…

Artist Profile: Andrea M. Sawyer

The journey along life’s unexpected twists and turns has brought Andi Sawyer to a place where she’s still happily mystified…

Artist Profile: Kenneth Evans

Ken Evans was a young boy in the early 1950s when he received a John Gnagy charcoal drawing set as…

Artist Profile: Liz Carney

For local gallery owner and artist, Liz Carney, retreating to the scenic shores of Provincetown during the hazy summer months…

Seaside Bridal Couture

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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.