Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Energy and New England's Future

"New England's economic prosperity is at risk if the region does not step up efforts to build new electrical generating plants, but much more aggressive energy conservation is needed as well... "

More on this can be read here.

Wednesday, November 30, 2005

A Tour of Massachusetts History and Trivia

MassHome has provided this page as a Public Service since 1997. A great source for history trivia!

Monday, November 28, 2005

MADE IN NEW ENGLAND!

Support your local economy. Buy locally. For products not manufactured locally, below are links to places where you can buy them. Made in New England.

New Englanders -- Working Together

Best of New England is a locally owned and operated company. Their products are crafted by New England artisans. Food is made or caught by New England farmers, fishermen and chefs. (They are expanding and now include select products for other areas of the USA.)

Made in Northern New England, from The Heart of New England website, a free online magazine for natives, newcomers and visitors that celebrates the unique character of the 'traditional' and more rural/small town New England states of: Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont.

Made in New England Online Marketplace, from the Abbington Village website.
More links sure to follow as I come across them.

Explore New England, an incredible resource from the ExploreNewEngland.com website.

Bartlett's Orchard , Four Generations of the Bartlett family have been growing, packing and shipping apples for over fifty years. Their fine trees produce an average crop of 20,000 bushels of apples every year on 52 acres of choice apple-growing land on Lenox Mountain in rural Massachusetts.

Sunday, November 27, 2005

Historic New England

Historic New England, the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional preservation organization in the country. They offer a unique opportunity to experience the lives and stories of New Englanders through their homes and possessions.

Defining the past. Shaping the future.

Thursday, November 17, 2005

NEFilm

NewEnglandFilm.com is the premier online resource and magazine for local film and video professionals -- reaching over 38,000 unique people each month. Launched in August 1997 with a few pages, NewEnglandFilm.com has grown to consist of thousands of pages that are updated regularly.

Sunday, November 13, 2005

The Heart of New England

The Heart of New England
The online magazine that celebrates the unique character & culture of northern New England
Maine ~ New Hampshire ~ Vermont

This website is absolutely awesome. It is all, and more, of what I was hoping to put together one day. Now I can put the efforts toward spreading the news of this remarkable site. (...if only she covered the rest of New England) :)

Thrive!

The New England Quarterly

For three-quarters of a century, The New England Quarterly has published the best that has been written on New England’s cultural, political, and social history.Contributions cover a range of time periods, from before European colonization to the present, and any subject germane to New England’s history—for example, the region’s diverse literary and cultural heritage, its political philosophies, race relations, labor struggles, religious controversies, and the organization of family life. The journal also treats the migration of New England ideas, people, and institutions to other parts of the United States and the world. In addition to major essays, features include memoranda and edited documents, reconsiderations of traditional texts and interpretations, essay reviews, and book reviews.

Friday, November 11, 2005

The New England Economic Partnership

NEEP is a member-supported, non-profit organization dedicated to providing objective economic analyses and forecasts. For more than 25 years NEEP has identified and investigated economic issues relevant to New England, giving its members the tools they need to make informed, insightful business and policy decisions.
NEEP member companies represent a broad range of industries and disciplines, and include financial institutions, utilities, insurance providers, government agencies, academic institutions, business services firms, health care organizations, and others.

Sunday, October 02, 2005

Thanksgiving

From the "FIRST THANKSGIVING" at Plymouth to the "THANKSGIVING OF TODAY", as presented by the Pilgrim Hall Museum website.

THANKSGIVING

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Begin your Pilgrimage here! Includes various articles and stories, sights and sounds of Plymouth, links such as to the Pilgrim Hall Museum, and so much more!

Friday, September 16, 2005

NEW ENGLAND INFO

NEW ENGLAND INFO:
A New England Directory

Largest regional web site in the world.

Friday, August 05, 2005

THE NEW ENGLAND ROGUE JOURNAL

THE NEW ENGLAND ROGUE JOURNAL Online news, opinion, unsolved crimes, visitor-submitted stories, discussion, and more for New England.

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

EPA New England

Region 1: New England
Serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont & 10 Tribal Nations

The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment - air, water, and land - upon which life depends.

Peabody Essex Museum

Features major collections of Asian art and culture as well as exceptional Native American, African, and Oceanic art, and three centuries of New England art and architecture.

Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square
Salem, MA 01970-3783
Phone: 978-745-9500, 866-745-1876
For the Hearing Impaired: 978-740-3649
Program Reservations: ext. 3011

Sunday, July 03, 2005

Abbington Village

Abbington is a "virtual" Village that combines all the best elementsof small New England towns and villages.

This is "the" best New England vacation planning site for either a weekend get-away or a seasonal stay! Chock full of information!
Lodging and sightseeing info for Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island,Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

Saturday, July 02, 2005

New England Anomaly

New England Anomaly

The Journal of Unusual Folklore, History and Lifestyle in the American Northeast.
Excellent site!

Thursday, June 30, 2005

The New England Magazine

The New England Magazine

A blog with commentaries, reviews and opinions focusing on New England's sports and entertainment covering everything from the local restaurants to the latest DVD releases.

New England Ruins

newenglandruins.com
Memories fade, rust gathers, and dust settles after once-vibrant buildings are left to the ravages of time and weather. Before they're razed to make way for progress, a photographic examination of these faded structures provides fascinating study in interior beauty. Through the lens of one astute photographer, this site examines the ruins of the northeastern U.S. Rob Dobi traveled to over 40 sites and snapped what's left of former factories, schools, and hospitals. The result is a haunting portrayal of progress stopped, crumbling interiors, and light shining through the darkened places of the mind's eye. Dobi's stunning look at the way the sun plays with the colors of abandoned places might encourage us all to find the beauty that lies below the surface.

New England Rock

The newenglandrock.com web site contains content covering news, musicians, shows and bands in New England.

New England Skeptical Society

The New England Skeptical Society, founded on January 1, 1996 as a non-profit organization, is dedicated to the promotion of science and reason, the investigation of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims, especially within New England, improved standards of education for science and critical thinking skills, and lobbying for rational law making.