Lobster shacks — iconic symbols along the coast of New England — are a beacon to those who crave lobster fresh from the the Atlantic Ocean.
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The New Hampshire seacoast encompasses only 13 miles. A day’s walk, however, proves that it’s long on character and characters.
Maine
Summer on Sebago Lake
Head a half-hour or so northwest of Portland, Maine, a city defined by the sea, and you’ll come to Sebago Lake. Around its 45 square miles you won’t find wilderness, unless a storm rolls in, dark as night, and that’s wild enough when it catches you. But like thousands of lakes in New England, Sebago […]
The wildly beautiful Maine Peninsulas invite ambling and stopping, so it’s so surprise that they’re also home to many wonderful places to eat, shop, and stay.
The wildly beautiful Maine Peninsulas invite ambling and stopping … And returning again and again.
Summer’s here and coleslaw–the cold, creamy, and crunchy side dish that’s as familiar to summer picnic tables and pot luck spreads as hamburgers, hot dogs, and paper-wrapped popsicles–is back on the menu in a big way. Of Dutch origins, (the name comes from the Dutch word koosla, a combination of kool, “cabbage,” and sla, “salad”) […]
After decades of whispers, our analyst puts the Nutmeg State on the couch for a little identity therapy. Is Connecticut really New England? We think you’ll approve of the answer.
In August, the wild blueberry barrens of Down East Maine become a center of production, community, and celebration.
Magazine
New Territory | Inside Yankee
The first story I published in Yankee was in 1977. I wrote it in longhand on yellow lined paper, then typed it on my gray manual Smith Corona. If I made a mistake (and I made many), I’d slip a sliver of correction tape over the mangled word and make things right. I typed thousands […]
Magazine
Dear Yankee July/August 2016
Connections Just after receiving my first issue of Yankee, I had to write to express my gratitude for helping me reconnect to my New England roots, and I have my cousin Sue C. to thank also. She’s a longtime and dedicated reader of your magazine, and I can see why! My family moved from New […]
Celebrating the coastal Maine peninsulas in summer in photographs.
New England
Ten Best Beach Towns
New England is blessed with hundreds of miles of coastline and many towns that touch the sea. Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long sandy stretches, or lots of family activities, there’s a beach town for you on our list.