Chronicle (2000)

Can you boat in your backyard? Mike O’Brien can. He’s just one of many New Englanders who find a lot to like about living on a lake. Tonight we check out the variety of choices, from cabins to mansions. And we meet The Lake Guy, who’s made a second career out of matching homeowners with the waterfront properties of their dreams, and The Muck Guy, who checks out the bottom of the lake before new owners sign on the dotted line.

An estimated 19 million Americans have struggled with depression. But less than half of those who suffered sought treatment. The result: lives lost to suicide, families fractured, and billions of dollars wasted in the workplace because of absenteeism and decreased productivity. Tonight JC Monahan meets people personally confronting the illness: a therapist who reports on a problem that needs addressing.

The Medal of Honor is the most prestigious award in our nation’s military. And this week many of the living Medal of Honor recipients are in Boston for a convention. Tonight we profile New Englanders who’ve received this highest honor, including the story of Jared Monti, who gave his life to protect his unit in Afghanistan.

The movie Black Mass, the story of Whitey Bulger’s reign of terror, opens in Boston tomorrow – kicking off a cinema season with several films featuring a local accent. Tonight we preview the Bulger film, along with an advance look at Spotlight, the story of the Boston Globe investigation of the pedophile priest scandal, and In the Heart of the Sea, the real life story behind Moby Dick.

Residents call it a little neighborhood in the big city, one that’s known for brick sidewalks, restored brownstones, an active artist community, trendy restaurants – and all the changes that gentrification brings. Tonight Shayna Seymour explores one of Boston’s most vibrant sections, and she meets the developer who some say started the area’s transformation decades ago.

When it comes to stories of a nautical nature, we call on our own Anthony Everett to assume command. Tonight Anthony helps raise the sails on a tall ship as it takes him around Boston Harbor, discovers a virtual dock matching eager anglers with charter boats, and sees how the classic Boston Whaler inspired a local boat builder. Plus, he plunges us into the watery vision of whale photographer Bryant Austin, who captures these amazing creatures in prints as big as 12 feet wide.

Fall begins tomorrow – but that doesn’t mean you have to hunker down indoors just yet. We’ve found a handful of places that stay al fresco into autumn and beyond, from an open air bar that braves winter, to a clam shack that stays open as long as the cars outnumber the seagulls in the parking lot. Plus, we share some of the best water views to be had in the city.

It's just about that time of year again: when tourists near and far descend upon New England to give the changing leaves a good look-over. Before you head out armed with a camera, a fanny pack and sensible shoes, don't you want to know who started this whole craze? We found out. Plus … we'll have a guide to the best leaf-peeping places, and discover why some experts think fall foliage might become a relic of the past.

Diabetes kills more Americans annually than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Some twenty-nine million Americans suffer with the disease, and those with Type 1 diabetes spend a lifetime monitoring and balancing their glucose to stay alive. Tonight we look at the latest research into treatments and weigh the possibility of a cure. We also learn how Type 2 diabetes can potentially be controlled or reversed with some simple lifestyle changes. And, a local restaurant is doing its part by offering diabetic friendly menu options.

How do we like them apples? Let us count the ways. We're celebrating fall's favorite fruit, in all the forms it takes, from fresh off the tree, baked into pies and donuts, and pressed into hard cider. And we're roaming throughout New England, talking to growers and cooks, to make sure you get the most out of this seasonal crop.