For any reader who feels that traditions no longer matter, that anything our parents or grandparents cherished should be cast aside, well, it’s possible that this issue may not be for you. These pages are soaked with tradition, I won’t apologize about that — but here’s the thing: The beauty of traditions is that they […]
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Pairings for November/December
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2008 Nutcracker Performances Don’t miss it! Scroll through these state-by-state listings of local performances of the beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. View Yankee‘s backstage photos of Boston Nutcracker ballet dancers and read Annie Graves’ memories of “One Enchanted Evening” atThe Nutcracker. CONNECTICUT Nutcracker Performances Brass City Ballet Westover School Middlebury, CT December 6, 7, 2008 203-598-0186 […]
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What to Do in Case of Fire
Welcome to the October 2008 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. What to Do in Case of Fire As a volunteer fireman, I learned early on how to mask my fears — and my inadequacies. There’s […]
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Mount Monadnock Classic Stories from Yankee
A dominant figure in the landscape of southwestern New Hampshire, Mount Monadnock has been part of Yankee‘s story-telling for many years. Here are some “Classics” that reflect the mountain’s popularity, its magnetism, and its mystique:
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Foliage Ambassador Contest Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. HOW TO ENTER: To enter electronically, access our web site at www.YankeeFoliage.com and follow instructions. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00 P.M. on SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, and ends at 4:00 P.M. on NOVEMBER 15, 2011. Limit: one entry per person per household or per […]
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Hot Stuff on a Foggy Day
A few weeks ago I went down to the Worcester area to interview the World Champion Chili Cook, a guy named Jerry Buma. I’ve written about him for our upcoming January issue so you can read about him then. In the meantime, he invited me to come to the Chili-fest in Wells, Maine, this past […]
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Dublin Art Colony Open Studio Tour
By Polly Bannister Senior Home Editor, Yankee Magazine One of our fall highlights is the annual Monadnock Art/Friends of the Dublin Art Colony Open Studio Art Tour, when more than 50 artists and craftspeople welcome visitors. Media range from paintings, pottery, and stained glass to textiles, furniture, and calligraphy. This year’s tour is October 11-12, […]
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Underwater Pumpkin Carving Challenge
By Jennifer Kahn Consumer Marketing Manager/New Business, Yankee Publishing Carving a pumpkin underwater is a bit of a challenge. To start with, you usually wear thick neoprene gloves, so your manual dexterity is reduced. Also, pumpkins are completely full of air, and one of the carve-off rules is that the pumpkin can’t have any cuts […]
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Stoddard: Blueberries on Pitcher Mountain
By Heather MarcusPhoto Editor, Yankee Magazine When I was a child, my mother took my sister and me up a small peak to pick sweet, wild blueberries every year. Somehow we managed to pick enough berries for a pie or two, but most of the berries ended up in our very full bellies. I had […]
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Peterborough: Harlow’s Pub
By Dave Weisberg New Media Manager, Yankee Publishing Hidden away on the corner of School and Grove Street in the center of Peterborough is a classic European-style pub called Harlow’s. The warm, cozy atmosphere and the mix of the crowd gives Harlow’s a family atmosphere, while the small outdoor deck and seating area makes it […]
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Two-Wheeling in the Shadow of Monadnock
By JD Hale Publisher, Yankee Magazine For those of you who are cycling enthusiasts, there are many levels of rides and beautiful roads to enjoy in the Monadnock region. Just yesterday there were about 15 cyclists in our Dublin parking lot unloading their bikes out of two pickup trucks. They were a 65+ age group, […]