Welcome to the March 2011 edition of “Jud’s New England Journal,” the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, editor-in-chief of Yankee Magazine, published since 1935 in Dublin, New Hampshire. Clam Chowder: New England vs. Manhattan This is one controversy that’ll never fade … Of all New England dishes, clam chowder probably evokes the strongest […]
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How to Use a Digital Camera
Photography blogger Susan Cole Kelly shares her simple tips for using a digital camera. Our friends at Yankee have asked me to write a blog entry about how to use a digital camera. Initially, I was stumped — isn’t that like asking a chef to write a few words about how to use a stove? […]
All but lost to the ages were the lives of child laborers in Winchendon, Massachusetts, photographed a century ago by Lewis Hine. Then Joe Manning went looking for “the most beautiful girl in American history.” [slideshow post_id=”96351″] DON’T MISS: More Child Labor Photos by Lewis HineGet Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) […]
As the earth warms, color and spring flower festivals follow the season. Our picks for the best flower shows and festivals in New England to help celebrate the new season.
Destined to be cherished for generations to come, these timeless works showcase the region’s legacy of superb craftsmanship.
Perched on the craggy hillside overlooking the small harbor in Rockport, Maine, Shepherd’s Pie–a new gastropub under the direction of chef Brian Hill–commands a view that is in itself a reason to visit. But then there’s Hill’s casual but carefully composed fare–the best motivation of all. The namesake shepherd’s pie is a rich delight that […]
Three years ago, on March 6, 2008, I called your attention to Boston Phoenix art critic Greg Cook’s art blog, New England Journal of Aesthetic Research. Two years ago, February 4, 2009, I reported on the Boston Art Awards Cook had created in order to recognize local art and artists. On December 22, 2009, I […]
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Discounted Lift Tickets at Ski Resorts
Skiing or riding can be an expensive hobby, but there are ways to get discounted lift tickets, especially if you follow my one proven tip on how to be a savvy bargain-hunter skier or rider. (If at any time during this blog post, you ask yourself, “Does this person realize she sounds like a cheesy […]
On last week’s trip to Maine I experienced the full range of challenging winter photo situations. With that experience in mind, I thought I’d write about the various types of light you might encounter on a winter day, and what looks best in each lighting situation. Sunrise and sunset feature colorful clouds, magenta snow, and […]
The next-best 5 indoor places to take kids in New England. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE Imaginative exhibits let kids try out a variety of identities-from fire chief to letter carrier, veterinarian to pirate. On a clear day, the views inside the camera obscura delight adults and children alike. 142 Free St., Portland, ME. […]
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The Feathered Hand
Alison Hildreth has one of the finest literary imaginations of any artist I know. Her deeply personal, intuitive paintings, prints, drawings, and installations are often informed by her readings of visionary writers such as Jorge Luis Borges, Octavio Paz, and W.G. Sebald. So it does not surprise me that The Feathered Hand, Hildreth’s wondrous exhibition […]
Welcome to the February 2011 edition of “Jud’s New England Journal,” the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, editor-in-chief of Yankee Magazine, published since 1935 in Dublin, New Hampshire. Have You Ever Found Any Hippopotamus Teeth on the Beach? Some years ago, one Roy Coombs of Vinalhaven, Maine, did. Really! Sometimes our New England […]