A visit to beautiful Moosehead Lake in Maine, the largest mountain lake in the eastern United States.
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History
Two New England Dreams
Welcome to the July 2013 edition of Jud’s New England Journal, the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, the Editor-in-Chief of Yankee Magazine, published since 1935 in Dublin, NH. Two New England Dreams Operating an inn or country store seems to be the ultimate lifelong fantasy for many. But, beware, there are pitfalls…Get Our […]
A collection of favorite images from New England photographer and frequent Yankee Magazine contributor Matt Kalinowski.
New Hampshire
Star Island Island Daytrip | Star Island, New Hampshire
Our perfect Star Island daytrip is all about the scenic views and porch-side sitting. Bring your camera and a good book, then enjoy the perfect summer day on the Isles of Shoals.
Patriotism and gratitude for the nation’s service members are on full display at this longstanding 4th of July Celebration (since 1785!).
DUBLIN, NH (June 2013)—Due to overwhelming feedback from Yankee readers, a special collection, “The Power of Place,” is now available in the iTunes Store. Five stories from the March/April 2013 issue plus 16 classics are included, along with bonus material featuring audio interviews with the authors and previously unpublished photos. It’s free for Yankee subscribers […]
Soups, Stews & Chowders
Lobster Chowder Recipe from Best Cook in Town
This delicious recipe for lobster chowder comes from a real Maine lobsterman, and yields a rosy red broth that’s loaded with lobster chunks and potatoes.
New Hampshire
Yankee Magazine Cover: June 1965
“Jonesport, Maine” by Fred Jellison, Jr.
Maine
Lubec Bay Cottage
An Autumn sunrise over Lubec Bay Cottage in Downeast Maine
A young woman waits with heavy heart at the window, wondering when — or whether — her betrothed will return alive from overseas. It’s one of many iconic stories explored in the Peabody Essex Museum’s exhibit “Wedded Bliss: The Marriage of Art and Ceremony.” On display through September 14, the presentation includes 300 years of […]
Order a drink at Nebo Lodge–as one of just two bars on North Haven, it’s the closest thing to an island hotspot–and, if you’re lucky, the woman pouring it will be a no-nonsense blonde with twinkly blue eyes and a wide smile. Which is a good thing if you like your drinks stiff and your […]
Massachusetts
Daytrip to Old Sturbridge Village
We are fortunate to live in New England surrounded by so much history and so many places and people who preserve and celebrate this heritage. Old Sturbridge Village is one of those magical places; a recreated village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts filled with relevant architectural buildings and characters from our region’s early days including a schoolhouse […]