How the Boston Ballet Nutcracker bear became an unofficial ballet mascot and the breakout star of a beloved Boston Christmas tradition.
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Visiting Stockbridge, MA, and the Norman Rockwell Museum
Even if you’ve never visited the tiny western Massachusetts town of Stockbridge, MA, chances are you’ve probably sung its name a time or two (or more) thanks to James Taylor’s popular 1970 lullaby “Sweet Baby James.” The song includes the line “The first of December was covered with snow, and so was the turnpike from […]
For travelers who lean toward the intimate feel and design savvy of boutique hotels, Portland offers some standout sleepovers.
From lobster boat tours to Maine potato donuts, plan your next trip to Maine’s favorite seaside city with this guide to the best things to do in Portland, Maine.
It was August 9, 1799, when Abner Blaisdel first heard the “knocking noises” in his house in Machiasport, Maine. Learn the story of Nelly Butler, America’s first ghost.
When the original Filene’s Basement closed in 2007, Boston lost a quirky shopping experience—and a kind of common ground.
Maine native Abigail Halpin’s vivid illustrations help bring children’s storybooks to life.
Reconnecting with the soul of Boston’s Black Nativity on its 50th anniversary.
Yes, there is a New England Santa Society. But what happens at its annual meeting, the stories you hear— it’s not what you might expect.
Celebrating the makers of iconic New England foods — from whoopie pies to lobster rolls — that deliver right to your doorstep.
A look back at our 2020 holiday feature on Deb Cohen, a Connecticut Instagrammer sharing photos of historic homes as The Front Door Project.
When it comes to merrymaking, few towns in America can hold a holiday candle to Kennebunkport.