Knitter, photographer, designer, (and Mainer!), Carrie Bostick Hoge on learning to knit, finding inspiration in her home state, and what the Internet has meant for the creative class. (It’s a good thing.) Hand-knitting has experienced a renaissance over the last ten years thanks in large part to the Internet and social media. Today, knitters around […]
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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.
The May 25, 1965, Ali vs. Liston fight for heavyweight champion of the world was supposed to make Lewiston, Maine, famous. Instead, it became “the fiasco.” Excerpt from “The Night Lewiston, Maine, Can Never Forget,” Yankee Magazine, May, 1979. The rematch for the heavyweight championship of the world between Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) and former […]
What are the best New England dishes worth traveling for this summer? Yankee’s food editor goes on the road to find 10 classics not to miss.
There are all kinds of time-honored signs that summer has finally arrived in southern Maine – the first lobster roll from the Clam Shack, the first opening night at the Ogunquit Playhouse, the first barefoot stroll on Scarborough Beach. Since 2004, however, summer in southern Maine unofficially begins when the Kennebunkport Festival kicks off the […]
Looking for the best things to do in Maine? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Maine for 2016. Best Tourist Hot Spot: Acadia National Park Even though Acadia, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is one of America’s most popular national parks, it’s easy to find a private patch of heaven […]
Looking for fun things to do in Maine this summer? Our list of the top 10 Maine events for spring and summer 2016 is here to help! From clams and whoopie pies to blues and antiques, our list of the Top 10 Maine events of 2016 has something for everyone. Read on to see our picks, then share any we […]
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The Best Food Festivals in New England
Both large and small, New England food festivals are celebrations of our native flavors, dedicated to the preservation and glory of the New England table.
Our annual Best of New England travel guide features editors’ picks for the best dining, lodging, and things to do in all six states.
Doug Fournier describes his job, Tugboat Captain, as “hours of boredom with moments of sheer terror.”
Welcome to New England’s culinary capital. In search of the best Portland restaurants? Here’s where to eat in Portland, Maine.
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Travel Like An Expert | Best Guided Day Trips
Authenticity is the buzzword in travel, the chance to live and feel like a local. There are many day trips in New England where you can do just that.