Wild animals need to be left alone—but in the small, densely populated state of Connecticut, that’s an increasingly tall order.
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Thinking of moving to rural Vermont? Here are the 10 things you need to know.
Put a healthy, delicious spin on summer meals with inspiration from Connecticut cookbook author Kat Ashmore.
A poignant look at the legacy of back-to-the-land pioneers Helen and Scott Nearing.
Nearly 50 years of writing about New England has given editor Mel Allen travel experiences ranging from the thrilling to the sublime. Here are some of his most memorable—and the best part is, you can try them all, too.
Taking a parent back to her childhood home reminds us that every town is special to someone.
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An Ode to Ole Time Woodsman Fly Dope
Ole Time Woodsman Fly Dope, one of the oldest insect repellents in the country, keeps blackflies away and memories alive.
Each year winter and spring do their dance, until one finally lets go and the other one moves ahead.
How one Vermont town’s quirky civic experiment became a primer on community-building.
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My Ancestor Was a Salem Witch
When your lineage intertwines with New England’s most infamous era, feelings about family can get tangled.
In focusing on things that have been buffeted by time and tide, Vermont photographer Jim Westphalen asks viewers to see what is around them with new eyes.