How are New England artists and entrepreneurs weathering the current storm? This week: A New Hampshire artisan gives her creativity free rein during the shutdown, while the owners of the venerable Red Lion Inn in Massachusetts look forward to reopening at long last.
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Lost at Sea! | Yankee Classic
The incredible story of Steven Callahan of Ellsworth, Maine, the only man in history to have survived more than a month alone and adrift in an inflatable life raft.
At the same time more seagulls are showing up in coastal cities, their overall population is shrinking. What is going on with New England’s rascal bird?
Animals to tend, wood to cut, and outside the window, a fast-changing world.
Of the thousands of stories Yankee has published over the years, the most compelling are the ones about people on a quest complicated by impossible obstacles.
Finding the perfect hot buttered roll on the Connecticut shore at Lobster Landing in Clinton.
Living
The Buffalo Bay Bounce
Sweet memories of a family’s seaside retreat also bring questions about what the future holds.
A giant freshwater gem that links two U.S. states and Canada, Lake Champlain is also a top New England summer travel destination.
Living
Signs of the Times
Editor Mel Allen on how a bridge construction project in a small town leads to thoughts on how we can all help each other get to the other side.
Described by some as the “New Hampshire Grand Canyon,” Sculptured Rocks Natural Area in Groton, NH, attracts nature-lovers from all over New England. Here’s why you should plan a visit when it’s safe to travel again.
Even without leaving the dock, legendary ships like the USS Constitution can carry us away.
Hit the water without getting soaked on these superbly scenic (and affordable) New England ferries. Then, try seeing lighthouses the way sailors do: from the water.