A deadly insect threatens New England’s ash trees and a centuries-old Native American tradition—the weaving of beautiful ash baskets.
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Did you know that 20% of Bostonians claim Irish heritage? Learn more tidbits and trivia about two of New England’s favorite St. Patrick’s Day parades.
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Best Hidden Places in New England
Dreaming of getting away? Think new, get off the beaten path, and visit these six hidden New England towns for a relaxed, laid-back escape.
While much of the world frets about what to do about energy resources and climate change, three New England communities are showing that resourcefulness and ingenuity can still make a difference. Second in a two-part series about New England energy. Read Part 1: New England Energy | Power Struggles The Milford Town Hall fills up almost an hour before the meeting. […]
A collection of archival shots and contemporary photos from Mark Fleming capturing a 1930s-inspired winter road trip throughout New England.
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Sunset At Nobska Light
A single car makes its way past Nobska Light in Woods Hole, Massachusetts as the winter sun begins to set.
Harold Orne captured the thrill and the drama of skiing New Hampshire’s awesome Tuckerman Ravine. In April 4, 1937, some 2,800 hardy spectators and a small number of ski adventurers, many of them members of the Dartmouth Outing Club, trekked the roughly 2.5 miles from Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire, to the base of the immense […]
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5 Best New England Restaurants with Fireplaces
For maximum cold-weather comfort and romance, unwind over a satisfying meal beside a blazing hearth at one of our picks for the Best New England restaurants with fireplaces.
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Things to Do in New England | March & April 2016
Looking for fun things to do in New England? Here’s a handy guide to our picks for the top spring events (one per state) for March and April, 2016. Massachusetts Patriots’ Day Reenactments | April 16–18, 2016 Where better to commemorate Patriots’ Day, which marks the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the start of the American […]
For more than two centuries, lumber from the Wilkins sawmill has built barns and homes, redone kitchens, and framed additions. Tom Wilkins keeps the legacy alive.
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Who Is FERC?
One federal body has the power to decide whether a pipeline is needed. FERC—the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission—issues a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to a project it approves. The commission’s “statement of policy” says that it must consider “the enhancement of competitive transportation alternatives, the possibility of overbuilding, the avoidance of unnecessary disruption […]
Here’s the dilemma: New England needs energy, but every proposed solution comes with risk, potential environmental damage, and public anger. First in a two-part series about New England energy.