Like a true yankee, Robb Sagendorph died on Independence Day — July 4th of 1970. Before he lost his battle to cancer, he was sure to advise both Judson Hale and Rob Trowbridge against expanding Yankee Publishing Inc. Though this seemed unreasonable at the time, Sagendorph had his reasons. “Robb Sagendorph called Jud Hale and […]
The 1980s were an exciting era for Yankee‘s designers — all issues would henceforth be printed in full color. In 1982, Yankee ran out of space to publish all of the Christmas cookie recipes of “40 ladies who for 11 years had gotten together to swop cookies and treasured family cookie recipes.” So, they published instead […]
The future looked bright for Yankee Publishing in the 1990s, and the decade’s shiny and colorful covers reflected that sense.
Our very own Mel Allen took the job of editor in 2006, putting an emphasis on Yankee‘s roots in narrative voice while helping it grow into the publication you know and love today. Since then, Yankee has been nominated for CRMAs for Columns, Multimedia Extensions, Excellence Online, and Excellence in Writing. With over 2 million subscribers […]
Yankee Publishing Inc. bought McLean Publishing in December of 2012, and successfully manages its publications (New Hampshire Magazine, New Hampshire Home, New Hampshire Parenting, and New Hampshire Business Review) still today. The purchase of McLean gained Yankee another office, this one in Manchester NH.
While thousands of youngsters cherished their memories of a boys’ summer camp along a Maine lake, the owners’ son couldn’t wait to get away. Then, years later, he came back.
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One of the first things I noticed when my son Brady and I entered my mom’s room on a recent visit was her friend Jim’s cane hanging off one of her chairs and his shoes and socks under her little table. I commented that he must have left in a hurry to leave those things […]
Since 1991, Ethan Beeler has been a ranger based at Boston National Historical Park, where his territory includes the Bunker Hill Monument, the Charlestown Navy Yard, the U.S.S. Constitution, Faneuil Hall, and other iconic downtown sites.
The Boston Duck Tour was launched in 1994. How much do you know about this iconic New England attraction?
In the fall of 2010 my mom, Betty (or Bet, as she is known), was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Throughout her journey with this disease my mom continues to remind me that there is always a bright side, and that we are blessed in spite of our hardships. On a recent visit, I found my […]
Spring comes to the Hewitt homestead, at first gently, then in a torrent, as the land turns green in pastures and forests.
