Cape Cod Stories

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The simple mention of Cape Cod conjures up images of warm days on sun soaked beaches and cool nights dining on fresh local fare.

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Cape Cod Stories Submitted By Our Readers!

A Cape Cod Fishing Story to Remember!

Our family decided to take a trip to Nantucket to do some surf fishing. Little did we know that we ...
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Cape Cod Family Vacation

A Cape Cod family vacation is all about creating memories for both you and your children that will last a ...
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One of My Favorite Cape Cod Stories

by Cape Crusader (This is one of my favorite Cape Cod stories that I wrote when I was much younger ...
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Cape Cod Migration

When you think about it, the whole Cape Cod ecosystem revolves around migration. I was reminded of this today, when ...
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So overwhelming – where to begin?

Wow! My husband and I would like to take our young family to Cape Cod this year as we're still ...
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Mornings with Papa

by Starfish lover (So Weymouth, MA) Two weeks every year, my family would pick up my grandparents and head to ...
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Publish Academy Review – Turn Your Passion or Hobby into a Real, Profitable Online Business!

Publish Academy Review? At first glance, you might think that this has nothing to do with Cape Cod, but in ...
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Free Admission to Cape Cod Museum of Art for Bank of America Cardholders

Given that your busiest season is now in full swing, I thought you might be interested in sharing information about ...
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5 Things to do in the Winter on Cape Cod

by Megan Gates (www.elliman.com) Cape Cod is a great place to go for a weekend away from it all, even ...
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Please Help Less Fortunate Children In Massachusetts This Holiday Season

I'm writing to you requesting your assistance in a local program that is run by the Massachusetts State Police in ...
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Elizabeth Warren Former Students Refuse Comment

by Bill Carson (Mattapoisett Massachusetts) Elizabeth Warren Former Students Refuse Comment Imagine taking a college course and having Elizabeth Warren ...
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Help with where to stay

We are two Gals in our late 40's that would like to stay overnight and catch up in the cape ...
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Adventure Sport: Deep-Sea Fishing in Cape Cod

Sport fishermen and their family members can rely on Hakafish.com for Cape Cod Charter Fishing. It is an adventurous task, ...
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Looking for a campground in/near Hyannis??

by Barb (Maine) We are a couple late 50's looking for a campground in/near Hyannis area mid-May. Don't care to ...
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Walks & Blocks by Cape Cod Girl

We're fortunate to be able to witness the Cape's natural beauty and historic significance. Both of these wonders are highlighted ...
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A Few Lovely Photos That Make Us Think of Summer on Cape Cod!

by Eliza Morrison (Hyannis, MA) All photos by Ken Komenda, Innkeeper at Cape Cod Harbor House Inn. Join in and ...
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Why should Plymouth get all the glory?

Oh sure, we all know how the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620. End of history lesson, right? WRONG! ...
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Help! – Is Anyone listening?

by Mark J. Cool http://mjoecool.wordpress.com/ (Falmouth, MA) Falmouth’s board of health (FBoH) recognized last March that a full health impact ...
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Vacation Spent in Cape Cod

Over this past Summer, My family and I spent the vacation in Cape Cod. It was one of the most ...
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Cape Cod Food Truck Festival Returns to Cape Cod Fairgrounds September 6th

by Amy (Boston) Hood Cream Presents the 2nd Annual Cape Cod Food Truck Festival featuring Green Mountain Gringo Salsa Food ...
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Clamming at Pleasant Bay, Harwich

by Ellie (Harwich, MA) I am interested in digging soft shell clams at Pleasant Bay this Saturday or Sunday. Anyone ...
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Halcyon Summers at the Cape

by Lee (Scottsdale, AZ) My maternal grandparents had a large summer home in Craigville Beach when I was growing-up. We ...
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Debs Veggie Depot where did you come from?

by Don Lambert (Texas) My family and I were on vacation we were driving around getting hungry and lo and ...
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Where should we go?

by Tiffany (Smith) I am planning a late summer trip in August with 6 of my friends. We are all ...
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Falmouth Wind Turbine Noise Confirmed DEC 2011

by Bill Carson (Falmouth Massachusetts) Falmouth Wind Turbine Noise Report Confirmed - DEC 2011 http://www.windturbinesyndrome.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Bruce-McPherson-Infrasound-and-Low-Frequency-Noise-Study.pdf Executive Summary This study was ...
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Painted Red Nails is Now in Mashpee

Mashpee, MA –Jessica Mahler has announced the grand opening of her new spa, Painted Red Nails. “We are now offering ...
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Fall Visit

Husband and I will be spending 2 nights on Cape in early Oct. on what will be our first trip ...
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great esCAPES!

by Barbara Gleason (Mashpee, MA) A student once asked me, "Do you think teachers get paid enough?" My first thought ...
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Martin Mixed-Up at the Beach

It is fitting that Jess Golden Linehan's first picture book, Martin Mixed-Up at the Beach, is set at the beach ...
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Childhood on the Cape Girl

by Lee (Scottsdale, AZ) The most carefree and happy times of my life were spent at my grandparents house in ...
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Appreciating Autumn on Cape Cod

by Mike (Melrose, MA) Why do I find Cape Cod so enticing? It must be more than the combination of ...
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Personal Concierge Services Now Available to Cape Residents, Vacationers and Second Home Owners Through Fini Concierge Personal Assistants

Imagine arriving at your vacation destination and discovering a fully stocked refrigerator, fresh flowers on the table and wine chilling ...
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Cape Cod Restaurants you Forgot to Mention

by Berh (Mashpee, MA) I have lived on the cape for 18 years now and just wanted to include some ...
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LOCAL RETURNS TO REVEAL THE WORLD BENEATH THE CAPE’S WATERLINE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Shelby Larsson (617) 423-0840 shelby@unionparkpress.com July 1, 2011 LOCAL RETURNS TO REVEAL THE ...
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Out of towner looking for Fresh Lobster?

Coming to the Cape on the weekend. Where can should I go to get the best lobster (literally just off ...
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Starfish and Seahorses

by Lee Sheehan (Scottsdale, AZ) I grew up spending my summers at the Cape. I come from an old New ...
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My Cape Cod Magic Children’s Book Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Annie Palmer, 508-888-1116, [email protected] My Cape Cod Magic Children's Book Release Sandwich, Massachusetts, June 2011 -- ...
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Looking for advice

by Lauren (Kitchener, Ontario) Planning to camp and see the sights - beaches, shops, theatre, whales - but wonder where ...
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Help time away!

by Martha (Jackson,Ohio) I am a teacher. I am a breast cancer survivor, I am looking for some way to ...
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Any places that aren’t crowded?

by Liz (Darien, CT) Hi, I grew up going to Falmouth for the summers and went back with my husband ...
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Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn

After a winter of major renovation and upgrade work, The Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn www.platinumpebble.com has officially opened. Formerly the ...
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Best place to stay on Cape Cod with two teenaged girls and one pre-teen girl!

My husband and I have three daughters...two teens and one pre-teen. Are there any nice resorts on the cape that ...
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1st Timer

by Amie (UK) We are planning our first trip for September. Can anyoneone reccomend the best place for us to ...
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Wonderful 1990’s Summers on Cape Cod

by Art Farlowe (Columbia, SC) I graduated from the University of South Carolina in the late 80's. I had grown ...
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Cape Cod Winter Golf March 12-13

by Cape Crusader (On The Tee) Hello All, We got out to play some Cape Cod winter golf last weekend ...
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First time Cape Cod July 2011

by M. Gordon (Ireland) We are three girls who are making our first trip to Cape Cod this July as ...
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What is the best place to stay on Cape Cod?

by Marty (New Jersey) My family and I are planning our first trip to Cape Cod this year. My daughter ...
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Hello!!!

by Heather Grindell (Florida) Hi, everyone, I have been going to the former Grindells Ocean View Trailer park since I ...
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Best area and/or accommodations for young family going to Cape in July 2011

This will be the first trip to Cape cod. I am traveling with my wife and 2 year old daughter ...
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Great Cottage in Dennis for vacation rental

We rented a cottage in South Dennis last summer and loved it. The Cottage was centrally located and close to ...
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Exploring Cape Cod – Turning Right on Route 28 in Harwich

by Simon (Harwich) On a sunny Cape Cod day as Summer wound its way towards Fall I decided to take ...
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Strike Up The Band!

by Sandra (Sandwich) For a good old fashion slice of “Americana” you won't want to miss the Cape Cod Town ...
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Michael Ornstein Farewell Art Exhibition

My name is Michael Marisi Ornstein and I thought I'd let you know about a "farewell" art exhibition I'm doing ...
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First time

Staying at sea crest with my 2 daughters (ages 7 and 11). Any tips on what to do and restaurants ...
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Top Nightlife Activities In Cape Cod

Cape Cod is the place to spend your downtime for the many residents of Massachusetts, so if you’re planning a ...
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three cousins getaway for 4 days

by Doreen (Tampa, FL) Hi, We all grew up in Conn. and my younger two cousins still live there. I ...
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Location, location, location

by Chelsea (Pearland, TX) Our wedding/honeymoon is in May and I have always wanted to visit Cape Cod. We have ...
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Taking my 17′ boat over to the Vineyard with my family.

by Mark (Milford) Anyone who has done this from Falmouth? or surrounding areas could you give me some incite into ...
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Great Site for Cape Cod Hotel and Cape Cod Restaurant discounts

by Michael (Boston) I found a great site for Cape Cod hotel and Cape Cod restaurant discounts on freecapecod.com. Just ...
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Two lots left at Wareham neighborhood with DEEPWATER OCEAN DOCK.

by Scott Blagden (Wareham, MA) Scott Blagden is owner and developer of the Preserve on the Weweantic in Wareham, MA ...
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Chance Encounter on the Upper Cape

by Buoy Wonder (N Falmouth, MA) Made the trek up rt 95 on 7/30/10 and landed in N Falmouth at ...
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ANNUAL USED KAYAK SALE! 2010

(Orleans, MA) The Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans, MA will be launching its annual used kayak sale on Saturday, September ...
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Cape Cod first time visitors

We are a family of five going to the cape from cooperstown, looking forward to a fun and relaxing vacation ...
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Ocean Front Rental

by Andy (Broadalbin, NY) Hi..my mother was just diagnosed with Mesothelioma (lung cancer realted to asbestos exposure...she has always wanted ...
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Fourth of July on Cape Cod

We began our celebration of the Fourth of July on Cape Cod the way we always do. At the Orleans ...
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Marconi Beach

by Jillian (MA) I am telling you if you go to Marconi beach you will just want to go there ...
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First Time To Cape Cod

We are planning a trip to Cape Cod in late Septemeber or early October 2010. It is just my husband and ...
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Help, traveling to Cape Cod with hubby and 15 month old daughter!

by Joanna (NJ) Hi everyone, We are planing our trip to the Cape at the end of August through Labor ...
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Under new ownership – 170 Year Old Chatham inn undergoing restoration and rebranding by luxury hospitality and design partners, welcoming guests this summer.

Proprietors Brian Dougherty and Nick Robert have acquired the 170 year old Moses Nickerson House Inn on Old Harbor Road ...
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Important Event on Cape Cod – Sophie’s Sale

Hello, We were hoping you might post this event on your blog. The yard sale is on Sunday, August 1 ...
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Bachelorette Getaway In Falmouth

My best friend is getting married, and we are looking for a relaxing, fun, kid free bachelorette getaway. There will ...
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Spring at Cape Cod

by Rituparna (Naugatuck, CT, USA) Cape Cod, home to some of the most beautiful beaches of New England was our ...
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Heading to Cape Cod from Long Island

We will be heading to Cape Cod from Long Island this summer. Can anyone tell me the best way to ...
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Cape Cod Summer Family Vacation

Please can anyone tell me which are the best town to stay in a summer family holiday with young adults ...
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Memorial Day Weekend Trip

by Rachel (Colorado) We are planning a trip over Memorial Day weekend. We'll be staying at Chatham Bars Inn for ...
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Just a question

by Brenda (Glen Ellyn, IL) 6 girls (all married in our 50's/60's want to have a vacation on the Cape ...
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K SPIRITO’S SUMMER AND AUGUST

Summer And August A Cape Cod Murder Mystery, set in Chatham! Yellow Umbrella Books is one of several Chatham locations ...
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Preparing Your Home for Getaways and Vacations

by Maryanne (Massachusetts) Cape Cod is magical and the perfect getaway. Come March, spring will be approaching and Cape Cod ...
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Need help picking a great Cape Cod campground

by Karen Fritzsch (New York) I am planning to vacation in cape cod late August...we have a 40' 5th wheel...looking ...
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Wellfleet Chezsven Blog Describes Life on the Outer Cape

Dreaming of living on the Cape year-round? My husband Sven and I moved here a dozen years ago to care ...
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Winter on Cape Cod

by Sandy (Sandwich) Okay, the holidays are over, and the long, cold winter is looming ahead with no end in ...
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Cape Cod Summer Vacation 2010

by Kellie (Dallas, TX) My husband and I are planning a trip to the Cape with our two year old ...
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Best “Park” In Sandwich

It was the quintessential beautiful Cape Cod day. The air was clear, dry and warm. The shade of blue in ...
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Brewster Cape Cod Sister Town

Hi, I'm keen to hear from Brewster residents who would like to read news and features about Budleigh Salterton, Devon ...
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I’m thinking of moving to Cape Cod. Any advice?

by Jeff (Pottstown, PA) Hello! I am a 25 year old single male who is considering moving to Cape Cod ...
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What an Awesome Place!!

by Paula (Wainfleet, Ontario Canada) Ok, well our story is a probably a bit different than other on here............ We ...
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Help … where to stay on the Cape with teenagers?

Years ago we stayed at Chatham Bars Inn when our sons were under 10 - it was great. Now we ...
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Question about a GREAT pizza place that used to be on CAPE COD

by Colin (C-Bus, Ohio) Does anyone remember a Tolley's pizza on cape cod? I went there on vacation in the ...
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Interesting things to do on the Cape

by Gillian (Washington, DC) I know that most people go to the Cape to hit the beaches, but that's been ...
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True Survival Story

"You will not be able to put this book down."---Dodge Morgan, first American sailor to circumnavigate the globe solo and ...
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Cape Cod Mystery Novel Earns Praise

A mystery novel set on Cape Cod has earned favorable reviews. The Drowning River by Kim Byrne, a debut novelist, ...
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Route 6A to Provincetown

by nina (coventry RI) When I reach 6A heading towards Provincetown my heart opens up and I feel I can ...
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I Know Why The Seacoast Bird Sings

Many of you may not be aware of the fact that Maya Angelou wrote the original draft of her now ...
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You’re Doing What On The Cape?!?!

Yes, you heard me right. This trip I am camping. I "Googled" every cheap motel and hotel I could find, ...
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PHOTOGRAPHER REVEALS TREASURES BENEATH CAPE COD WATERS

PHOTOGRAPHER REVEALS TREASURES BENEATH CAPE COD WATERS Under Cape Cod Waters by Ethan Daniels BOSTON, MA— When most people think ...
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Best Teenager / Family town on Ocean Side?

by Dan (Northern California) We're a family from California looking for recommendations on the best beach town to stay on ...
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Summertime… And the living is BUSY!

by Cape Cod Girl (Sandwich) It’s been a long, hot summer on the Cape. Between the kids being home 24/7 ...
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CAPE COD JAZZ FESTIVAL! FINAL CONCERT WEDNESDAY SEPT 2nd!!

by Kim (Boston) THE WEQUASSETT RESORT CAPE COD JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009 The Final Concert of the Summer is coming up! ...
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CAPE COD JAZZ FESTIVAL – WEDNESDAY SEPT 2nd!! 8:30pm Final Show of Summer!

*** THE WEQUASSETT RESORT CAPE COD JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009 *** The FINAL CONCERT of the 2009 season will be this ...
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Cape Cod Real Estate Broker – Margo Pisacano

Margo Pisacano is a lifelong resident of the Cape and has been a licensed Cape Cod real estate broker since ...
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MLB and Cape Cod Baseball League Come to Terms

I am beginning to think that MLB stands for Major League Brats...Or maybe Major League Boneheads. The Cape Cod Baseball ...
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How to Make Cape Cod Whale Stew

Preparation time: 4 to 5 weeks depending on size. Cooking time: 12 to 15 days, depending on size. Serves: Entire ...
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What’s in a Cape

I just returned from the Cape after enjoying a week of fun, sun and relaxation. Spending our week in Brewster ...
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Rock Harbor Visit

My parents have lived in Orleans for nearly 6 years, while I have continued my outdoor lifestyle enjoying the natural ...
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A Cape Cod Whale Watch

I frequently vacation on Cape Cod. It’s a great place to enjoy nature, sun, the shoreline, etc. One of my ...
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Do you know where to find a Cape Cod Beach with great tidal pools?

When I was a child I used to go to a beach on the cape at low tide and spend ...
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Why would you live Anyway Else?

by Steve & Deb (East Sandwich,MA) Memorial Day 1987 was our first trip to Cape Cod from CT. Our son ...
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NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK INTRODUCES YOUNG READERS TO THE MAGIC OF CAPE COD

by Dave O'Neill (Beverly, MA) Part of a series of children’s books set in New England Beverly MA, July, 2008 ...
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Grindell’s Ocean View Park

by Karen Fred and I have been going to Grindell's Ocean View campground for over 4 years, we called today ...
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Cape Cod Is Paradise

by Rob Nichols (New Jersey / Cape Cod)   I have been coming to the Cape for almost 40 years ...
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Cape Cod is Open!

Memorial Day is upon us and the "open" signs have officially gone up at the Cape Cod bridges. Yes...It's official, ...
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Memorial Day in Sandwich

by Sandra Murray (Sandwich, MA) I love the Cape and I love living in Sandwich, MA. I am always looking ...
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Some ideas for Cape Cod

by Rachel (Indy) This was the first time we had ever visited Cape Cod. I can't say enough how much ...
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First time on the Cape last summer!

I grew up vacationing in Florida every summer - my dad grew up in Tallahassee and graduated from FSU - ...
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Turn off those driving lamps in traffic!!!

I was driving along Route 6 the other evening and while driving in busy but moderate traffic. While along the ...
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Cape Cod Beaches Closed to ORV Traffic.

Piping Plovers prevent ORV access to Cape Cod beaches As I prepare to write my check for $180 for my ...
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My Cape Cod Stories

My family and I had vacationed on the Cape since the early 1950's. I remember as a very small child ...
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Bourne Again

It happens every summer, like clockwork. The days get longer and I load up the car with beach buckets, surf ...
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Zazen Surfboards are Here!

Stonington,CT-June 30th 2008 - In recent years, the hype over surfing and the use of surfing to sell everything from ...
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Cape Cod Air. Special Place in my Heart

I have many great memories from Cape Cod, but one in particular stands out. I was a brand new mom ...
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Cape Cod Baseball League Season About To Begin!

It is that time again - Time for Cape Cod league baseball! For a lot of people, Memorial Day is ...
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Cape Cod Baseball League VS. Major League Baseball

by Cape Crusader (Somewhere in New England) The Cape Cod Baseball League may be facing a severe hardship at the ...
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Passing Through The Cape Cod Canal

by R.younger (Lyme CT) I am a retired navy vet with 20yrs sub service. Over the years I have made ...
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Cape Wind

by BuoyWonder (Cataumet, MA) I do not see any long term harm in harnessing the offshore winds from Nantucket Sound ...
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Wild About Willys World, Cape Cod Tennis & More!

While looking for a place to play tennis on our February getaway, we came across Willys World in Eastham. We ...
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