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Weekends with Yankee
Preserving New England
Season 6
Episode 605
Co-host Amy Traverso is in South Berwick, Maine, where growing heirloom beans is a treasured skill. Next, travel to Lyme, New Hampshire, to meet Ben Kilham, who rescues and rehabilitates orphaned bear cubs. Then, head to Freeport, Maine, where co-host Richard Wiese gets a behind-the-scenes peek at what it takes to become a Registered Maine Guide, a program with a long and storied history.
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Hitting the slopes in Vermont and “ice cut” paintings and murals in New Hampshire.
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Exploring the scene and artwork of Brookline, MA, and climbing in the White Mountains.
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Visit Matunuck Oyster Farm, Thompson House Eatery and Wiggly Bridge Distillery.
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Rock climbing in New Hampshire and Martha’s Vineyard preservation projects.
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A visit to Boston’s Chinatown and exploring the Ocean State - Rhode Island.
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New Bedford, MA; Littleton, NH and a visit to Sudbury.
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We explore the up-and-coming food scene of Kennebunkport, ME and more!
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Ride on Icelandic horses and explore the gardens at a farm-to-table restaurant.
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Newport, RI, oyster farm and raw bar OystHERS, treehouse resort Seguin and Bethel, ME.
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Explore a variety of handmade New England goods including handcrafted caramels.
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The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, beach plum jam and Lubec, Maine.
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New England’s first whitewater park, lobster harvesting and handmade waxed canvas bags.