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Faces + Places

Haverhill

On a recent drizzly afternoon in downtown Haverhill, my 12-year-old persists in sticking his head far out the car window. He cranes his neck upward, ...

North Conway, NH

Autumn in New Hampshire flourishes in North Conway Village. Perched in the White Mountains, leaf peepers trek up here to take in the sights but also ...
Swampscott harbor

Swampscott

Outdoor addicts answer the call of Swampscott's oceanside attractions. By Karen Sackowitz The sun warms your face. the sea air fills your lungs....

On the Road to Northampton

Nestled in the Berkshire foothills, Northampton—endearingly called Noho, in reference to its booming artist community—is thick with culin...
Fishing boat and lobster traps

Rye, NH

Heading north for Rye's four-course summer menu of sun, sand, surf, and seafood. By Karen Sackowitz Driving along ocean boulevard in Rye, New Ha...

Destination: Bar Harbor, Maine

Known in the late 19th century as the summer escape for many of America’s wealthiest elite (as well as the birthplace of Nelson Rockefeller)...
Wenham Town Hall

Wenham, MA

Blink when you drive through the center of Wenham and you might just miss the whole thing. But if you take it slow, it's easy to see why the locals wo...

Portland, Maine

The prohibition movement planted roots here in 1815 but since then, Portland, Maine has steadily established itself as the state's (and some might ar...

Last Days of Plum Island?

The romance and tranquility of Plum Island has lured homeowners to its long stretch of open shores for decades. But could the natural forces that spa...