Yankee Magazine

March/April 2025

Feature Spotlight

Stacks of lobster traps on grass with a "For Sale" sign in front. A house and trees are in the background, near a body of water under a cloudy sky.

The Lobster Trap: Can Stonington, Maine, Survive the Tide of Change?

In Stonington, Maine, the once-thriving lobster industry is facing a crisis as economic pressures, housing shortages, and climate change threaten the town’s way of life.

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A collage of various dishes including apple crumble with ice cream, shrimp tacos, bisque, cornbread, and pasta with clams.

Season’s Greetings: Featured Recipes from Season Nine of “Weekends with Yankee”

Our food-forward preview of Weekends with Yankee season 9, premiering on public television stations this spring.

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A dining table set with plates, candles, and glassware. Blue and white chairs surround the table. Shelves in the background hold various colorful dishes and items.

47 Charming New England Home Decor Shops to Revitalize Your Living Space

From coastal Maine to the rolling hills of Vermont, these charming New England home decor shops are brimming with unique finds to elevate your home decor.

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A scenic garden with colorful flowers and neatly trimmed hedges, framed by two large trees. In the background, rolling hills and a cloudy sky are visible.

Estates of Grace: New England Gardens Steeped in History

Cultivate your sense of wonder amid New England’s historic garden landscapes.

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Elderly man smiling, wearing a blue shirt and red suspenders, standing in front of a window.

Remembering Russ Morash: The Man Who Revolutionized How-To TV

When it came to building a new genre of television, “This Old House” creator Russ Morash went DIY all the way.

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A smiling man with gray hair, wearing a red shirt, stands against a light-colored wall.

Leaving Home | Mel Allen Says Goodbye to Yankee

On the eve of retirement, editor Mel Allen looks back on his own long stretch of Yankee’s 90-year history.

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