by oncapemagazine | Jan 12, 2024 | August 2018
By DEBORAH G. SCANLON Many of us seek ways to “go greener,” but we tend to think these measures have to be major, like adding solar panels or replacing appliances. And while those are substantial energy savers, there are simple changes that we can all take to make a...
by oncapemagazine | Jan 12, 2024 | August 2018
By CHRISTINE LYNCH While driving around lately, there seems to be a greater number of pickup trucks on the road today and they’re driven by people from all walks of life. In the past, pickup trucks generally were used by farmers, ranchers and construction workers....
by oncapemagazine | Jan 12, 2024 | August 2018
By THERESA PEASE Ok, so you’ve closed on your perfect Cape Cod abode—a rambling saltbox with windows facing the sea, or a contemporary townhome with walls of glass overlooking a marsh or cranberry bog. Maybe you’ve renovated your great aunt’s cottage, downsized to a...
by oncapemagazine | Jan 8, 2024 | August 2018
By MADISON MEDEIROS Underweight, dehydrated, bruised on both the chest and abdomen; a snowy owl found on a jetty at Wellfleet Harbor fell ill and died earlier this year, a victim of poisoning—but it’s not what you think. Assessed by staff from Wild Care, a wildlife...
by oncapemagazine | Jan 8, 2024 | August 2018
By ROBERTA CANNON Trees can take a real beating during the winter months. Their majestic appearance can give a false sense of security, making us think they can endure almost anything including the wind, salt air, and snow. For them to survive the elements and remain...
by oncapemagazine | Dec 29, 2023 | August 2018, Uncategorized
By MARTHA SCANLON FISH During a bitterly cold spell last winter, I was especially grateful for the comforting heat of my wood stove. I loaded it up one night and shut the door to the unused guest bedroom, figuring I would keep the heat in the living room and...
