With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s time to plan something special! Whether you make a day of it, head out at night, or spend it curled up on the couch, we’ve got plenty of ideas for what to do for Valentine’s Day in New England. FEAST YOUR EYES What could be better than gazing […]
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Connecticut Tornado of 1989
Yankee Classic: July 1990 The dogs knew first. Ivan and Merle, Charles and Mable Besozzi’s two big, black English retrievers, had been restless all the day of July 10, 1989. “The dogs never settled down,” Mrs. Besozzi said, “and they’re very gentle and very smart. They sensed something.” By late afternoon Ivan and Merle were […]
As the proud new owner of an old house in New England, you can look forward to many years of satisfaction, enjoyment, and repairs.
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When a Bull Wasn’t a Bull
Welcome to the January 2014 edition of Jud’s New England Journal, the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, the Editor-in-Chief of Yankee Magazine, published since 1935 in Dublin, N.H When a Bull Wasn’t a Bull Years ago, New Englanders were very careful when speaking about sex and romance…… We New Englanders may be noted […]
Welcome to the November 2013 edition of “Jud’s New England Journal,” the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, the Editor-in-Chief of Yankee Magazine, published since 1935 in Dublin, NH. Something About New England Humor Some say there’s no such thing as pure regional humor. Possibly…except in New England, that is. E. B. […]
As a newcomer to New England, here are the crucial things you should know about your small town. [slideshow post_id=”529597″]
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Red Sox Win 2013 World Series!
There were generations of Boston Red Sox fans for whom October meant falling dreams and spirits along with the leaves floating to earth. The Red Sox of Ted Williams and Johnny Pesky and Carl Yastrzemski and Carlton Fisk and Fred Lynn and Wade Boggs and Bill Buckner, brought fervent fans to the brink of a […]
It was 6:51 A.M., July 6, 1984, when the Amtrak Montrealer went flying over a washout outside Williston, Vermont. Here’s what led to the most massive rescue effort in the state’s history at that time.
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Leaf Peepers | Infographic
Every fall, New England experiences an explosion of variety and color. We’re not talking about the trees; we’re talking about the people who come to look at them. For the uninitiated, here’s a basic introduction to leaf peepers. Illustration by Mark Brewer Visit YankeeFoliage.com for weekly foliage reports, suggested drives, and interactive foliage maps!
Welcome this edition of “Jud’s New England Journal,” the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, the Editor-in-Chief of Yankee Magazine, published since 1935 in Dublin, New Hampshire. A Modest Proposal Might we consider changing the name of Columbus day? It seems to me that in recent years, Columbus Day has lost a little of […]
Join Fred Marple as he gives a guided tour of his local swap shop, and be sure to check out www.frostheaves.com for more Fred Marple fun!
New England old-timers will never forget the dates of the ’38 Hurricane.