The Scots brought joy to Boston this summer. I walked from Edinburgh to Glasgow in search of the magic.
The kilt-clad Tartan Army made for an unforgettable summer in Boston during the World Cup, so much so that some locals couldn’t remember a time when the city “felt this fun.” Writer Miles Howard, for one, wasn't ready for it to end. In search of that same spirit, he followed the Scots back home — embarking on a 57-mile trek.
How Portland, Maine, became New England’s bakery haven
From sourdough loaves to buttery cinnamon rolls, the Globe’s Alexa Gagosz explores Portland’s delicious bounty and the neighborly scene and local farms that attract so many talented bakers.
A bike-to-ferry day trip, perfect for late summer and fall in New England
Writer Greg Harris tagged along on a Malden-based biking group’s 12-mile ride to Nahant, then continued on to Salem, to catch the ferry back to Boston. The towns and routes he once dreaded driving through gained new appeal on two wheels.
The loss of my favorite hot dog topping at Fenway really steams my buns
The ballpark’s concessionaire scrapped diced onions on hot dogs during the pandemic — unless you’re in the pricey seats, anyway. For writer Jamie McClellan, a lifelong Red Sox fan, this doesn't sit right.
Richard Newman thought he knew his family tree until, in his 60s, a DNA test helped reveal descendants of relatives who had survived the Holocaust. An international family reunion is in the works.
Thomas Rockett remembers his bride, Courtney Berry, cruising in her hot-pink Barbie Jeep. They were about 4 years old. They grew up only five houses apart in Marblehead before officially dating in high school. During college, the pandemic swept them into a separation they’d never known. “I [realized] I couldn’t live a second without her.” Read their love story.
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