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Sarah Shemkus

14 of Our Favorite North Shore Spots

Spend any time on Massachusetts’ North Shore and you will quickly understand that it is a region of exceptional beauty. There are quaint harbors, rug...

7 Hiking Hot Spots North of Boston

Before winter finally comes, soak up these last few weeks of autumn with an outdoor adventure. When it comes to hiking, the North Shore might not hav...

Winchester Spotlight

Winchester often comes as a surprise to those experiencing it for the first time. The town sits just eight miles north of Boston, nestled between the...

10 Things to Do at the Topsfield Fair

If you’re going to the Topsfield Fair, we know you’re going to check out the giant pumpkins (last year’s winner topped 2,100 pounds!) and probably ta...

12 Ways to Give Back This Season

The holidays are a time for giving. A sweater for your sister, some toy dinosaurs for your niece, a watch for your husband. But figuring out how to g...

Sandpiper Bakery in Gloucester

  When Susanne Clermont was a child in Texas, her grandfather had a sweet tooth. So whenever his granddaughter had something to celebrate or nee...

5 Over 50 2015

History runs deep in Massachusetts. If you live here, you are accustomed to strolling by 18th-century graveyards, Colonial-era ships, and houses that...