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Beginning in Boston in 1867, the British superstar gave dramatic readings of his popular novels, including “A Christmas Carol.”

New Hampshire’s first Thanksgiving days were no fun at all. Our God-fearing forebears defined “giving thanks” as an act of faith, not feasting.

Dan Tuohy / NHPR An island garden that once inspired one of America's foremost impressionist painters has been reconstructed on the New Hampshire mainland for a second summer because of the pandemic. [ In the late 1880s, members of Boston's literary and artistic societies flocked to Appledore Island off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Artist Childe Hassam kept a studio there and featured poet Celia Thaxter's gardens in a series of paintings. Hundreds of people visit the recreated garden each year, but those tours were cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the garde...

Published July 11. 2021 12:02AM  BOSTON (AP) — A look at pandemic-related news around New England on Saturday: MASSACHUSETTS Boston Mayor Kim Janey joined public health authorities Saturday at one of three mass vaccination initiatives dubbed the “Day of Hope.” Individuals who got a shot at the events in the Mattapan, East Boston and Roxbury neighborhoods received gift certificates to a local supermarket. In addition to immunizations, the events offered food and entertainment. Organizers said the intent was not only to encourage vaccination, but to honor those who died from the coronavi...

The best summer quotes of all time June 4, 2021 | Surfing The warm weather is where you find it. Discover the best quotes about summer you will ever read. For many people, summer is the best and most inspiring season of the year. And it is obvious why. It's a time for relaxing, enjoying life outdoors, going to beautiful beaches, stepping barefoot on the warm sand, and swimming in calm ocean waters. Summer is also a great time for children and teenagers to play and have fun and enjoy life to the fullest with friends and family. Summer is a synonym of long days and nights, beach towels, blue an...