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Needhams Candy Recipe

Potatoes are the Maine ingredient in needhams candy — an old-fashioned favorite in a state still known for its potato production.
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Most Beautiful Places in New Hampshire

The Most Beautiful Places in New Hampshire

Yankee’s longtime editor, Mel Allen, shares his picks for some of the most beautiful places in New Hampshire.
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The New England Hot Dog Bun

With a toasted, buttery outside and a soft inside, top-loading New England hot dog bun is arguably one of the best buns in the world.
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Southport, Connecticut | A Historic Coastal Village

Settled in 1639, the beautiful coastal hamlet of Southport, Connecticut, boasts a rich New England history.
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Under the Dark Sky | Photos by Steven G. Smith

With his new book, photographer Steven G. Smith celebrates the vibrant communities and natural beauty of the thames river basin.
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Guide to Exeter, New Hampshire | Eat, Stay & Play

A former mill town on the Squamscott River, Exeter, New Hampshire, blends small-town tranquility with city sophistication.
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