Christmas tree season is upon us, and with it comes the mission of selecting just the right tree. Since this task is clearly among the most important of the season, we went looking for an expert, and found one in This Old House’s Roger Cook. As a contractor for the PBS series, Roger has been […]
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A Belmont, Massachusetts, artist transforms her two-story condo into an eclectic home that’s especially festive during the holidays.
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CiderDays Harvest Festival | Cider Celebration & Recipes
For one weekend each fall, Franklin County, Massachusetts, celebrates New England’s apple heritage with the ultimate CiderDays harvest festival.
This Western Massachusetts foliage drive follows the Connecticut River through the countryside, drawing you through multiple layers of time.
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Best Farmers’ Markets in New England
Summer and early fall is a glorious time for the many local farmers’ markets throughout New England. Author and market expert Christine Chitnis traveled to more than 50 venues while writing her book, Markets of New England (The Little Bookroom, 2011). Here, she shares her picks for the 5 best farmers’ markets in New England, […]
The “Upper Valley” along the Vermont/New Hampshire border is a collection of little-known small towns featuring the New England we all look for. You’ll find beauty, nature, soft adventure, art, and so much more.
One of the prettiest little ponds in New Hampshire belongs to the people of Peterborough and their happy, barking companions.
Like a good friend, a good sausage offers much and asks for little in return. Its wants and needs are simple—perhaps the company of mustard and bread or a beer and some salad. Maybe a knife and fork. Happy to be picked up in your fingers, it can even be content with less. Here at […]
With its sweep of white sandy beaches totaling almost seven miles, it’s easy to understand why tourists flock to Wells, Maine, making it a popular summertime destination. But poke around this historic town—the third to be incorporated in Maine—and you’ll discover there’s more to do in Wells than sunbathe on its scenic shoreline. Beyond the […]
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New London, New Hampshire | Could You Live Here?
New London, New Hampshire, is an inviting college town surrounded by lakes and mountains. Could you live here?
Jimmy and Sara Ackermann are trying to do what many feel is nearly impossible in the 21st century: begin a new life working off the land.
Bill Johnson’s lifelong collecting obsession created an unforgettable unknown museum at the Johnson Hall Museum in Wells, Maine.