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By JOANNE BRIANA-GARTNER Holiday music. It means different things to different people. There are some who embrace the all-holiday radio channels that start playing...

BY JOHN H. HOUGH As the sun sank low early in the evening on Christmas Eve 1943, light shined forth from houses unadorned by blackout curtains for the first holiday...

Photography & Story By GEORGE CLONDAS Growing up in my household during the holidays meant one thing—food and lots of it. Being from a Greek and Italian family,...

By BECCA LOWRY The holiday season is fast upon us! It’s time to get all your gift shopping done for your parents, siblings, friends and, of course, your pets. Mashpee...

STORY AND PHOTOS BY DEBORAH G. SCANLON From classic church fairs to arts and crafts sales at the local pub and community hall, there are many holiday shopping options...

BY CHRISTOPHER KAZARIAN Thanks to more than 550 miles of pristine coastline and 114 miles of bike paths, Cape Cod offers countless opportunities to get outside and...

Glass artist and sculptor Michael Magyar remembers when his light sculptures started growing in popularity many years ago. “In the beginning, it was so exciting. It was...

Looking to start your next home improvement or DIY project but have questions or don’t know where to begin? You don’t have to tackle it alone. Ask the experts in...

By JOANNE BRIANA-GARTNER   It’s the shoulder season on Cape Cod, and while it’s no secret that fall on the Cape is equally as enjoyable as summer, it still holds true...

By CHRISTINE LYNCH “To everything there is a season.” This is true, yet many gardeners wish to stretch out the growing season. It may not be an endless summer, but with...

By LAURA E. GROSS-HIGGINS Now that the heat of the summer has abated, my thoughts turn to baking. This article is not just about baking, but baking for those friends or...

By CATHERINE FRONDORF A method for growing plants that is as old as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and that uses no soil and little water is what we know today as...

By CHRISTOPHER KAZARIAN With heating prices expected to significantly rise this winter due to consumer demand and the war in Ukraine, more homeowners are seeking a...

By MARO V. TITUS Changes by the Federal Reserve to interest rates and ongoing news media reports are making potential buyers sit back and wait. People are seeing...

BY JOHN H. HOUGH For years I’ve kept a garden, and around late July or early August, life would usually distract me from the endeavor. This year I was determined. July...

It begins in a truly coastal village, surrounded by water with buildings dating back to the age of whaling. The briny smell of ocean mixes with aromas of food emanating...

By OLIVIA DEPUNTE The Falmouth Road Race began with one man and a dream. That man was Thomas F. Leonard, former US Marine, fitness fanatic and local bartender. What...

As thousands of runners bolt from the starting line of the Falmouth Road Race in Woods Hole on August 20, one entrant will simultaneously run the 7.1 miles from a...

Although President Clinton failed to make an appearance at the Falmouth Road Race, several members of his entourage did. A White House staff member and at least four...

On a sultry Sunday morning, Kenyan Steve Kogo turned in an impressive performance to win the 19th Pilgrim Healthcare Falmouth Road Race, running away from the rest of...

Remember a year ago, when the winners were “another” Joanie named Nesbit and some unknown British guy named Dave Murphy? Well, the “real” Joan Benoit Samuelson was back...

 Frank Shorter, attorney from Boulder, Colorado, and Olympic marathon victor, came to Falmouth to run against Bill Rodgers, special education teacher from Boston and...

By JOHN H. HOUGH When you look out on the Cape’s sounds and bays you see pleasure craft crisscrossing the water, streaks of white against the blue-green of the sea....

Story By CALLI REMILLARD • Photos By DAN MCKEON For reasons that go beyond phonetics, Provincetown and Pride are synonymous. A land far beyond the likes of the bustling...

By DEBORAH G. SCANLON During World War II, Cape Cod’s Camp Edwards received about 5,000 German prisoners of war. They worked at a camp constructed to hold them much of...

By CHRISTOPHER KAZARIAN On an annual basis, the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) conducts an average of 121,500 trips, equating to roughly 2,350 trips a week...

By JULIA BURNS There was a giant trout who could hear the singing of a Native woman with a beautiful voice. She would sing at the edge of Santuit Pond every day, and...

By MARO V. TITUS Everyone imagines or drives by what they consider their “dream house.” What really makes luxury homes special and are they immune to the conditions...

By CHRISTINE LYNCH The Fourth of July fireworks are a true highlight of summer, and the Cape boasts a good showing from one end to the other. As evening sets in,...

By LANNAN M. O'BRIEN We all have our favorite local spots that serve as our go-to destinations on a Friday or Saturday. But when you’ve lived on the Cape long enough,...

By GEORGE Z. CLONDAS Salt Life! You’ve all seen one of those stickers on the back of a Jeep, truck, car or minivan. But what does it really mean? I once saw one on the...

by CARRIE GENTILE  Photos By ANDY NABRESKI Blue crabs have paddle-shaped back legs called swimmerettes that help glide them briskly though water to their destination,...

By LAURA GROSS-HIGGINS Summer is the time to take it easy. Who wants to bake in the hot weather? Not me. Many people take advantage of the abundant fresh fruit to make...

By LAURA GROSS-HIGGINS We all have favorite recipes. Sometimes they are handed down from family members or friends, and sometimes we find them ourselves. This article...

Al fresco dinning at the Flying Bridge By JEANNE AZAROVITZ The pandemic has supercharged the trend to dine al fresco on a patio or deck. Fortunately, many restaurants...

By ROBERTA CANNON I confess that I know very little about fashion, especially since my wardrobe consists mostly of jeans and sweatpants, thanks to COVID. As I stepped...

By JOANNE BRIANA-GARTNER To paraphrase Jeff Goldbum in Jurassic Park, “Music Finds A Way.” Such was the case during the pandemic when local venues welcomed musicians to...

By CHRISTINE LYNCH It’s a fine time to be a pet. Not so long ago, pets weren’t as doted upon as they now are. The forced isolation brought on by the pandemic brought...

By LANNAN M. O'BRIEN  There’s something about taking a bike ride on the Cape. You can have the best of everything, and your experience can be tailored to your mood:...

By Christopher Kazarian When it comes to the region’s burgeoning craft beverage scene, Cape Cod’s breweries are the big kid on the block. The new kid? It’s...

By JOHN P. DESMOND When Sarah Currey gets to the beach to start her day as a lifeguard in Sandwich at 8 AM, she joins in the effort of the lifeguard team to prepare for...

By BECCA LOWRY There is a plethora of fun things to explore on Mid and Lower Cape Cod, that I could have spent days looking into every unique shop, picturesque beach...

By DEBORAH G. SCANLON When Robert Manry, a copy editor at the Cleveland Plain Dealer, planned his cross-Atlantic trip in his 13-and-a-half-foot sailboat in 1965, he...

By JAMIE L. COSTA With the excitement of spring comes the promise of storms and strong winds, leaving many homeowners wondering how they can protect their trees against...

Looking to start your next home improvement or DIY project but have questions or don't know where to begin? You don't have to tackle it alone. Ask the experts in...

By CATHERINE FRONDORF Green homes and buildings have been sprouting up across the country and around the world to combat the climate crisis and to save the planet, one...

Story & Photos By SAM DRYSDALE When I moved to the South Shore from the hustle and bustle of city life in Boston, I first found Cape Cod’s slower pace to be a...

By CHRISTOPHER KAZARIAN No matter how long you’ve owned your home, renovations are a constant. Whether it’s a small project or a larger one, they can improve the...

By ROBERTA CANNON When I think of home security systems, it reminds me of a 1999 Disney movie called “Smart House.” It’s about a teenage computer whiz who wins a...

By CHRISTINE LYNCH Pets love the freedom to roam. Even when they’re dreaming, we can see their paws moving excitedly. Dogs enjoy walking with their owners, which gives...

Story & Photos By GAIL BLAKELY “Eat your flowers” may become the new “eat your vegetables.” There seems to be a renewed interest in home gardening, perhaps as a...

By BECCA LOWRY We are living in a rapidly changing world, so it is crucial that we try to be as green and eco-friendly as possible. I talked with some people from three...

By LAURA GROSS-HIGGINS At Andrews Community Garden, gardeners from Emerald House were also invited to a series of helpful informative sessions about organic gardening...