Discover the foliage—and so much more—at these prime New England autumn destinations.
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Renovating an old home is a hero’s quest, a test of stamina and means. Whether you do it yourself or employ a battalion of workers, there’s no getting away cheap. And yet, in the realm of costly hobbies it stands apart as a noble pursuit, a labor of love. Restoration contractors understand the love and […]
The New Hampshire seacoast encompasses only 13 miles. A day’s walk, however, proves that it’s long on character and characters.
A collection of New England lighthouse photographs taken by photographer and frequent contributor Kindra Clineff.
Sure, It’s Only 47½ Miles Long, But… Don’t get Rhode Islanders started on the subject of their state. That is, unless you have plenty of time.
Five years after the devastation of 2011’s Tropical Storm Irene, those who lived through it in Wilmington, Vermont, remember both what they lost and what they found.
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.
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The Sounds of Summer 2016 | Out & About
Rhode Island Newport Folk Festival July 22–24 Since 1959, the Newport Folk Festival has held a unique place in America’s musical and cultural history, including as a hub for the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and as the site of Bob Dylan’s famous switch to electric guitar in 1965. Iconic performers like Joan Baez, […]
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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.
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Free Summer Concerts in New England
A driving beat, a familiar melody, a thousand starry spotlights beaming overhead: Outdoor performances provide the soundtrack for New England’s most unforgettable summer evenings. Here’s a frugal music lover’s guide to the best free shows, programmed by New Englanders with as much passion and talent as the acts they put on stage. Berklee Summer in […]
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Strawberry Festivals Beckon
Fresh from the field, baked in pies or tarts, dipped in chocolate, jellied, or in perhaps their ultimate form—served over shortcake with a generous dollop of fresh cream—strawberries are summer in New England.
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Dear Yankee | June 2016
Our favorite recent letters, Facebook posts, Instagram comments, and tweets. Victory for Pipeline Opponents On April 21, residents in southern New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts awoke to the surprising and welcome news that energy giant Kinder Morgan had suspended its plan to build a nearly 200-mile pipeline, from a point west of Albany, New […]