Some New England-born confections are well known to the point of icon status (think Boston Cream Pie or Necco Wafers), but others, for whatever reason, have grown — like kids that went away to college and never came back home — to the point where they’ve lost much of their original New England affiliation. One prime example […]
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Modern-day convenience meets old-fashioned charm. How one Maine couple turned a 1984 house into the antique home of their dreams.
The Double Life of Laura Shaw
Was Laura Shaw a reclusive, lonely, mild-mannered claims clerk or a high-rolling, horse-owning millionaire? When she embezzled more than 4 million dollars, she was both. Laura Shaw is rich. A millionaire horsewoman with homes in three states. Some say she’s a lottery winner. Or the daughter of a Midwest jeweler. Or a supermarket heiress from […]
The Single Soldier Monument | Civil War Memorial
In small towns throughout New England stand statues of a Civil War soldier, memorials to the nation’s deadliest conflict, which ended 150 years ago this April. We see them everywhere, yet they are nearly invisible. On hundreds of village greens across new england, in hundreds of city parks, before hundreds of libraries and town halls, […]
Favorite Places in New England | Willem Lange
Outdoor adventurer Willem Lange hosts New Hampshire Public Television’s award-winning Windows to the Wild outdoor series. Viewers join Will as he hikes, paddles and explores New England, and meets people who share his love of the outdoors. All episodes of Windows to the Wild are available for viewing online, and DVDs of many of the […]
Spring in New England | Photographs
View a sampling of our editors’ images depicting spring in New England. Follow our Instagram feed for your daily dose of New England. Pickity Place in Mason, NH Cabot Cove in Kennebunkport, ME Gingerbread Cottages in Oak Bluffs, MA Flowering Trees in Providence, RI Harbor View in Mystic, CT Bleeding Hearts in Keene, NH Taftsville Covered […]
We asked architectural writer and longtime New England resident William Morgan to share his choices for the 5 best historic house museums in New England.
Center Lovell Inn Essay Contest
The Center Lovell Inn, featured as our “House for sale” in 1992, is located next to Maine’s beautiful lake Kezar – but it isn’t the picturesque setting, or even the delicious bistro food that it’s famous for (though it’s certainly famous for those too). Rather, the Center Lovell Inn is known for how it has […]
Bald Eagles | Back Among US
After near-annihilation and a decades-long absence, bald eagles are back among us. Spotting one of these majestic birds can stay with you for a lifetime.
Modern-day convenience meets old-fashioned charm. How one Maine couple turned a 1984 house into the antique of their dreams.
Maple Sugaring | Boom or Bust
Maple sugaring has been part of the New England farming landscape for generations. Today, however, technology and big money may alter that forever.
Tips for Finding Buried Treasure in New England
There’s a variety of reasons folks hunt for buried treasure in New England. Some hobbyists hunt for coins, buttons, jewelry, or relics of any age, and some focus on artifacts from particular eras; finding the niche you enjoy most is something that evolves with practice. Metal detectors can be purchased for as little as $100; […]