On May 2, 1676, almost exactly 100 years before America declared its own independence, another kind of liberty was won. On that day, the freedom of one woman who had spent three months on a heart-wrenching, harrowing journey in Native American captivity, was finally returned to her. Her name was Mary Rowlandson, and today, we refer to this fateful […]
While thousands of youngsters cherished their memories of a boys’ summer camp along a Maine lake, the owners’ son couldn’t wait to get away. Then, years later, he came back.
Stewarded by multiple generations of the same Connecticut family, the landscape at Stone Acres is a gracious reflection of the property’s storied past. Christian Careb was 15 years old when he landed his first job at Stone Acres, a gentleman’s farm in Stonington, Connecticut. The year was 1978, and Chris was just getting the hang […]
Tucked just at the edge of Acadia National Park, Winter Harbor is the epitome of that classic Maine town we all dream about when we think of summer. The coastal town draws in artists, fishermen and vacationers alike. Please enjoy these select photographs of Winter Harbor, Maine, captured by contributing photographer Carl Tremblay last year.
Looking to rest your head in Beantown? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Boston for 2015. BEST NEW HOTEL THE VERB HOTEL, Boston This kitschy lair was once the Fenway Motor Lodge, and it has retained a nostalgic, only-in- Boston vibe. Local rock memorabilia line the walls, and […]
In the fall of 2010 my mom, Betty (or Bet, as she is known), was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Throughout her journey with this disease my mom continues to remind me that there is always a bright side, and that we are blessed in spite of our hardships. On a recent visit, I found my […]
For better and worse, the Mayflower carried the seeds of the nation we know today in its cramped and swaying hold. What does that mean to you?
Spring comes to the Hewitt homestead, at first gently, then in a torrent, as the land turns green in pastures and forests.
The most frugal man I ever knew lived at the end of a rutted dirt road not far from the village of East Charleston in northeastern Vermont. It was a type of dwelling not uncommon in rural parts of New England, constructed over a period of years, or even decades, from various bits of recycled […]
On the edge of the quiet side of Acadia National Park sits Winter Harbor — a fishing village with perhaps the best ocean-view housing deals in New England.
From quiet country towns to bustling seaports, there’s always something new to explore in Massachusetts. Explore More of Massachusetts!
There are many benefits of mulching your garden. Not only do organic mulches help plants and trees retain moisture and prevent weed growth, they also enrich soil and add a cleaned up, well-manicured look to landscapes. Mulch is also helpful in protecting young and vulnerable plants and shrubs in winter. Although it can be applied […]
