Rob Mermin fulfilled a common dream: he ran away and joined the circus. He toured Europe and Canada, became friends with Marcel Marceau, and later taught at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Then the Connecticut native returned to New England and started a circus of his own. Circus Smirkus began in a barn in […]
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I’m taking a step away from the usual recipes today because I just got back from a trip to Paris, and since my main question in planning the trip was, “Where should I eat?” I thought some of you might want some fresh recommendations as well. The following picks stood out as the best of […]
Few experiences are more awe-inspiring than seeing animals in their natural habitats. From black bears to moose, see our picks for the best places to watch wildlife in New England.
Last Saturday the folks who drop whatever they’re doing to put out our fires and rescue us from car wrecks also cooked us dinner. “It’s a way to say thank you to the community,” said Fire Chief Walter Gutzmann, who has served on the Volunteer Fire Department continuously since 1969, a just a few years […]
History
Two New England Dreams
Welcome to the July 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. Two New England Dreams Operating an inn or country store seems to be the ultimate lifelong fantasy for many. But, beware, there are pitfalls…Get Our […]
I’ve gardened from a very young age, starting when I was probably 6 or 7, following my father around, pushing seeds into his tilled earth–marigolds and zinnias, cucumbers and string beans, the easy ones. He separated a special area of his garden, marked with twine and small stakes. Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England […]
Recently, my neighbor, Eric Hanson, the Vermont State Loon Biologist and his wife, Anne packed the car for a trip to Anne’s college reunion. Early Friday morning, Eric stashed one more item in the back: a Styrofoam steak box. By 5:30 am they were all headed south on I-89 toward Massachusetts– Eric and Anne and […]
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Schoolmarms | Lexicon
Every pile of firewood contains a few of those knotty, forked, cross-grained chunks of wood that are impossible to split, but too big for the stove or fireplace to swallow whole. In New England they’re often known as “old maids” or “schoolmarms — mostly, no doubt, for the associations with being left behind or passed […]
I’ve never read Little Women; boys didn’t when I was growing up, and most still don’t. Thus, much of what fascinated me about Eve LaPlante’s Marmee & Louisa, a dual biography of Louisa May Alcott and her mother, Abigail, came as a shock. Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe I […]
The Craftsbury General Store is where many of my small town’s groggy souls fill up their cups and take their first slurp of coffee. For instance this morning, Barb stopped by on her way to work at the Academy, followed by Paula who works at the Flower Shop, then Sarah who runs the Art House, […]
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Adding Twigs to the Family Tree
Welcome to the June 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. Adding Twigs to the Family Tree It’s a fun endeavor, but you better be prepared for some surprises …Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England […]
Beantown offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors. Read our picks for the best food & dining in Greater Boston. BEST BAKERY CLEAR FLOUR BREAD, Brookline Crisp baguettes, hearty whole-wheat sandwich loaves, flaky croissants, and “baked doughnuts” (currant-studded brioches brushed with butter and rolled in sugar) here are so extraordinary that people […]