Publication: Cape Cod Life

Barnstable: 2016 town profile
Barnstable, Cape Cod’s largest town in both geographic size and population, offers a variety of unique attractions—and some fantastic dining…
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Mashpee: 2016 town profile
The town of Mashpee has a fascinating history—and boasts a well-known shopping complex as well as relaxing beaches and open…
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Falmouth: 2016 town profile
Traveling to Falmouth? Here’s a few things to bring to best enjoy your experience: a bicycle, a book on marine…
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Sandwich: 2016 town profile
Settled in 1637 and incorporated two years later, Sandwich is Cape Cod’s oldest town, and visitors will find little tastes…
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Bourne: 2016 town profile
The first community most visitors experience, or at least drive through, when they arrive on Cape Cod is Bourne. Though…
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She wrote of oceans and whales and other tales
Young Edgartown girl kept a journal while traveling with her family on a three-year whaling expedition Never underestimate the power…
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Finding poetry in the commonplace
Edward Hopper’s interpretive paintings of everyday scenes continue to influence—and inspire—today Edward Hopper saw Cape Cod as no one else…
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A brief history of the cranberry—Cape Cod’s most important fruit
The Pilgrims were quick to embrace the versatile red berry Native Americans called sasumuneash, and American whalers and mariners used…
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The fascinating story of Fernbrook
Historic Centerville inn has ties to Hollywood, the Oval Office and more! Built in 1881, the Fernbrook estate in Centerville…
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Prisoners on the peninsula
During World War II, Cape Cod had a busy POW camp The raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima,…
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CAPE COD LIFE’s 2016 student art contest–winners, details, and a slideshow
Inspired by the entries we received last year, we decided to host another art contest to help us illustrate the…
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A real-life blockbuster
Author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses the disaster of the whale ship Essex—and the new film bringing the story to life In…
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"You get what you give!"
For 22 years, painter Marieluise Hutchinson has utilized her artistic talent to benefit local non-profits Marieluise Hutchinson travels old New…
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When the temperature drops, go take a hike!
Details on five invigorating walks on the Cape & Islands The warm weather has come and gone, and the tourists…
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There’s a lot to like about alpaca
Vineyard farm spreads the word about this gentle animal’s many attractive qualities Let’s call this a story of love at first…
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Many are making the choice to eat healthier
With so many food options available these days, choosing the best tasting and healthiest products can be a bit overwhelming.…
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The Changing Shape of Siasconset, Nantucket
Editor’s note: This is the 6th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to…
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Cape coffee company has bold intentions
Falmouth resident launches coffee company with a cause Here’s an easy prediction: if Thomas A. Baxendale were alive today, Bob…
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