The Archives
By CHRISTOPHER KAZARIAN T he natural beauty of Cape Cod may be its strongest allure. It’s why so many visit here and why so many end up moving here. “Of course, people...
By DEBORAH G. SCANLON Getting out for a walk in the winter can be challenging. Your favorite path might be too hilly to access in the snow and ice, and the wind blowing...
By JOANNE BRIANA GARTNER Whatever you are in the mood for this holiday season, whether it’s traditional holiday faire or something different, you are likely to find it...
Story By DEBORAH G. SCANLON Photos by BRENDA M. SHARP The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner and I can’t wait to share with you all of the...
By LANNAN M. O’BRIEN In addition to sandy beaches, it’s no secret that the Cape is a golfer’s paradise. From intimate town-owned clubs to championship courses, this...
By CHRISTINE LYNCH In the distant mists of time, a pelt-wrapped group trundled through the snow-covered forest, where all trees were barren of leaves. Suddenly, the...
By LAURA GROSS-HIGGINS When I think of the holidays, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, I can’t help but remember some of the desserts my stepmother made year after...
By LAURA GROSS-HIGGINS Although we’ve been spared any tropical storms so far this year, such storms can do a lot of damage to crops and flowers above ground, the wind...
by CHRISTOPHER KAZARIAN Historic floods, rampant wildfires, and record-setting temperatures in the summer (and winter). Barely a day goes by without news of a...
By DEBORAH G. SCANLON The backyard is blooming with an array of plants, from hydrangeas, mountain mint, ornamental oregano, verbena, allium to coneflowers. Pollinating...
By JOHN H. HOUGH Summer always seems to grow old. Winter and spring mature into warmer weather, occasionally having adolescent fits in the forms of wind and snow. Fall...
By Noelle Annonen An essential part of home care is cleaning out the old to make room for the new. But what happens to the things we dispose of once they’ve been placed...
By Lannan M. O’Brien When the weather is warm, the last place you want to be is stuck inside—and for those of us who enjoy gardening, landscaping or simply lounging in...
By Christine Lynch Looking for a fixer-upper some years back, my daughter and son-in-law were drawn to a farmhouse they knew they wanted to make their home. Built circa...
This article was originally published in May 1960 as part of the Falmouth Enterprise mail-away edition. It was written by publisher George A. Hough Jr. and has been...
BY Joanne Briana-Gartner From art shows to cultural festivals to theater performances, the Upper Cape is awash in things to do this summer. So when you’ve had enough of...
By Christine Lynch “Let Nature be your teacher.” - William Wordsworth Did you know that June 11, the second Saturday in June, was National Get Outdoors Day? As the...
By Lannan M. O’Brien The Cape Cod Canal: that stretch of blue that separates the place we call home from the rest of the world. Most of us have taken leisurely walks or...
By Noelle Annonen A Cape Cod summer would hardly be complete without a visit to and a taste of local Cape breweries. Beach bums can enjoy a visit to the Tree House...
It was October 23, 1947, and Falmouth had not had any rain since September 14. Fire Chief Ray D. Wells received a call that afternoon about a fire off Sippewissett Road...
Axe-Throwing, Candlepin Bowling, Delicious Menu of Bar Bites, Creative Cocktails, & Live Entertainment. Where the drinks are cold, the music is hot, and memories...
Established in 1983, we have been serving fresh seafood with distinctive local flavors for the last 38 years. Our unique waterfront setting on Falmouth Harbor offers a...
At Pier 37 Boathouse waterfront dining in Falmouth, MA, we offer sweeping Falmouth harbor views to accompany our fine dining, restaurant bar, and nightlife offerings....
By Becca Lowry There is a large variety of consignment shops throughout Cape Cod, all with their own unique flair. I am going to guide you through a few of the...
By Christopher Kazarian With roughly 560 miles of coastline on Cape Cod, the ocean is never far away. It’s one of the main reasons millions of people visit here...
By Deborah G. Scanlon The Shining Sea Bikeway is undoubtedly one of Falmouth’s finest treasures. Thousands of residents and visitors enjoy it annually, grateful for its...
By LAURA GROSS-HIGGINS It’s that time of year when everything is returning to life. In my garden, I look forward to having fresh rhubarb again. Rhubarb, which is a...
By LANNAN M. O’BRIEN For Cape Codders, it’s easy to become desensitized to the water that surrounds us every day. Even if we appreciate its beauty, do we understand the...
The quality of service we offer is based on the continuing knowledge of scientific and medical practices which enhance the outcome of all skin and laser treatments. We...
In April of 2019, the Wood Lumber Company and Mid-Cape Home Centers teams joinedforces as century-old building material suppliers, continuing to serve Falmouth and...
For over 100 years, The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod has been an integral part of life onCape Cod. We’ve grown as the Cape has grown, and our evolution continues as we...
In This Issue…
By Deborah G. Scanlon E. Gunnar Peterson, longtime Falmouth resident and modern architect, designed buildings that he considered suitable to Cape Cod, “contemporary...
By Karen B. Hunter On a cold, gray, dead-of-winter kind of day in February, renowned gardening expert, author, speaker and radio host C.L. Fornari stood in her backyard...
Set back from the road surrounded by wooden rail fencing, a granite stone looks out over Little Harbor and the island beyond. On its surface is carved a short memorial...
By CHRISTOPHER KAZARIAN Poison ivy is the one plant no one wants in their yard, but there’s only one problem—It’s pervasive in our region. “It is absolutely...
By Lannan M. O’Brien Small doesn’t always mean insignificant, and the orchid is proof of that: its tiny, dustlike seeds are responsible for producing the second-largest...
Let this be the year when you get to enjoy all that your yard has to offer. No matter the size, even if it’s sandy with weeds, you can start seeing its potential....
Starting your garden for the season begins with prepping the soil. Even if you are turning over the first spade-full of loam, it’s important to pay attention to what...