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IN TOWNS DEFINED BY SEASONAL EXTREMES, THREE FAMILIES DECIDE TO PUT DOWN ROOTS AND BUILD BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY ALONG THE WAY. BY MARIA ALLEN PHOTOGRAPHS BY JULIA CUMES
With miles of pristine ocean coastline, idyllic village centers and fresh-off-the-boat seafood, it’s no secret why the Cape’s outermost towns attract thousands of tourists each summer. As the seasons change and the crowds depart, life goes on at a slower pace. Year-round residents are the fibers that bind these seaside communities together. Some Outer Cape families have deep roots that go back for generations. Others are washashores who made a conscious decision to move here, trading suburban convenience for a tight-knit community where everyone knows your name. They all have a unique story about how they fell in love with the landscape and the lifestyle. No matter how they got here, these individuals know how to ride the wave of a seasonal economy and usually appreciate the silence and solitude of Cape Cod winters almost as much as the hot and hazy days of summer.
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