Wingaersheek Beach by Michael Prince

“Cape Ann has a coastline with all the rocky beauty of Maine—plus a thriving arts community, great lodging and shopping, and a food scene that has attracted top chefs. It took me too long to discover this treasure hiding in plain sight.”

—Amy Traverso, Yankee Magazine

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Just What He Needed
Rockport
Just What He Needed
Rockport

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer David Robinson savors his surprisingly quiet life in Rockport

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Maker’s Mark
Rockport
Maker’s Mark
Rockport

A group of artisans has energized a sleepy Rockport strip mall into a vibrant maker community

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Rockport
The Long Rise of Alexandra’s Bread
Gloucester
The Long Rise of Alexandra’s Bread
Gloucester

The Main Street baker’s artisanal secret? Flour, water, salt, and yeast — and keeping it simple.

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Gloucester
A Chef’s Life
Gloucester
A Chef’s Life
Gloucester

It took acclaimed chef Barbara Lynch more than 50 years to get from the Southie projects to Gloucester. But now she’s home.

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The River Man
Essex
The River Man
Essex

Meet Charlie McNeil, “The Captain” of the Essex clam beds

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8 Rooms with a View
Rockport
8 Rooms with a View
Rockport

A young couple’s dream comes true on Rockport’s Bearskin Neck

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Jump! Jump! Jump! Magnolia!
Magnolia
Jump! Jump! Jump! Magnolia!
Magnolia

How Magnolia photographer Michael Prince spent his summer vacation.

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The Girl Who Brought Pasta to Glosta
Gloucester
The Girl Who Brought Pasta to Glosta
Gloucester

Danielle Glantz, formerly of Short & Main, is cranking out her own brand of fresh-made pasta

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Gloucester
In the Kitchen with Her Honor, the Mayor
Gloucester
In the Kitchen with Her Honor, the Mayor
Gloucester

When it comes to cooking — like everything else she does — Gloucester’s Sefatia Romo Theken goes all in.

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Gloucester