Chronicle (2000) - TV Episode Calendar

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Restoring New England
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2023x2
What's Out There
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People who say to keep an open mind; members of "Squatchachusetts" are in pursuit of information; Anthony Everett boards the USS Salem, where a paranormal investigator gives him the grand tour; Anthony talks to a Harvard astrophysicist .

2023x3
Splurge or Save
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Whether dining out, dressing up, or cheering on the home team, you can go super high-end OR wicked wallet-friendly; the fare at a local high school restaurant, or a nine-course menu; luxury inside Boston Garden, or The Harp has affordable draft beer.

2023x4
Main Streets and Back Roads The Quabbin in Winter
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2023x5
Mystery Makeovers
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Buildings that served one purpose many moons ago..and today have a very different function; from Boston to rural Vermont, a sandwich shop, a pottery studio, a private home, and a winery that will have you guessing, what did this place used to be?

2023x6
Boston's Hotel Boom
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Erika Tarantal asks hoteliers, developers & convention officials what's driving hotel development; she explores the glitzy new Four Seasons at One Dalton & the new Raffles hotel and residences; the hotel archivist at the historic Omni Parker House.

2023x7
Cooking at Home
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2023x8
Friday Finale R&R Edition
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2023x9
Centre Street
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Jamaica Plain is constantly evolving, but one constant is Centre Street; making the rounds of Boston's official "Latin Quarter", talking with residents, business owners, and activists about what's changed in JP, and what hasn't.

2023x10
Book Bonanza
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Local authors, big-time books; author William Martin talks about his latest novel; author Natasha Lance Rogoff discusses her book; a chat with novelist Keith Yocum; a visit to the Yellow Umbrella Bookstore; the story behind Storytime Crafts.

2023x11
Night Out
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Been a while since you've had a night out: check out live music, cooking classes, and the cocktail scene in Boston.

2023x12
New England Mainstays
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2023x13
Panama
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2023x14
Tank Away
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2023x15
Shop Local
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2023x16
Odd Jobs
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2023x17
Heart Health
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2023x18
Celebrating History
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2023x19
Main Streets and Back Roads of Rangeley Maine
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2023x20
Main Streets and Back Roads of Vermont's Upper Valley
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2023x21
Bound for the Bahamas
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2023x22
Winter Back to Nature
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2023x23
What's New
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2023x24
(More) Food From Around the World
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2023x25
Main Streets and Back Roads of Northampton Mass
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2023x26
Next Gen
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Much of the "Next Gen" of technology can be found in development in Massachusetts; an airport security system with Liberty Defense; a trip from the Seaport to NYC, direct: Transcend Air walks us through the possibilities; MIT Museum.

2023x27
Food Journal
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Grandma's Chicken Soup ships its soup all over the country; the owner of Dumpling Daughter has a new cookbook; sample vegan cheese and other goodies; a moving story from Cafe Martin.

2023x28
Classic Chronicle: Spring Awakening
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Stories captured by longtime videographer/producer Art Donahue; experts in birdwatching and birdsong; a still photographer who captures early spring beauty; Apple blossoms are a sight to behold at Brookfield Orchards; a family farm in Franklin.

2023x29
Oysters
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New Englanders love oysters, and the local bivalve business is booming; Nicole Estaphan digs into the history of oysters, meets local farmers, and learns the art of shucking; she meets members of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe.

2023x30
New England for Sale
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From a private home with an old jail cell in the cellar to a quaint chapel, browsing for bits and pieces of New England that are for sale; the site where Isabella Stewart Gardner's first home once stood, a property designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

2023x31
Happening Hoods
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2023x32
Main Streets and Back Roads of York County Maine
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2023x33
Odd Jobs
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2023x34
Hidden History
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2023x35
Classic Chronicle - Boston Marathon
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The Boston Marathon is a local treasure, and Chronicle has the archives to prove it; a 1984 visit with Joan Benoit (a three-time Boston winner) on the eve of her historic Olympic win; ride with Peter Mehegan along the marathon route; Team Hoyt.

2023x36
City Savvy - Marathon Edition
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Testing knowledge of local history, with a Marathon twist; Nicole on early marathons in the Boston area; Erika visits a greenhouse where daffodils are grown each year to decorate the finish line; Anthony spends time in one of the Marathon towns.

2023x37
Main Streets and Back Roads: Marathon Edition
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Stories from all eight towns along the Marathon route; the tale of a runaway bovine; a race of a different kind; a steakhouse in Framingham; a "rocky" situation in Newton and a unique gym in Wellesley; facing a challenge - in a plate of pasta.

2023x38
Carbo-Loading!
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Runners carbo-load before the race; fresh-made pasta, a Somerville spot where carbs are ALWAYS on the menu; a bevy of breads out of Plymouth, and local folks milling flour to bake all kinds of treats; the "spuckie" and out-of-this-world sandwiches.

2023x39
Marathon Monday - Live From Fenway
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Anthony Everett and Shayna Seymour help wrap WCVB's daylong coverage of the Boston Marathon from the BAA's post-race party at Fenway Park; Nicole Estaphan meet college students who made custom signs to display along the "scream tunnel."

2023x40
Rare Diseases
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Families confronting health challenges - and researchers in Boston who are determined to cure rare diseases; Erika Tarantal reconnects with a joyful little girl with a rare skin disorder; Brigham and Women's Hospital; a biopharmaceutical company.

2023x41
Honoring Earth Day
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In honor of Earth Day, getting outside: on the water, in the dirt, in one case...even up a tree; the natural beauty in the environment - from bird-watching on the outer Cape to exploring native plants to a cruise to the Boston Harbor Islands.

2023x42
Mental Health: Crisis Point
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There is a national mental health crisis among young people; Anthony hears a story of struggling with severe depression and anxiety, and time spent in a crowded emergency room; a social worker describes the critical shortage of care providers.

2023x43
New Restaurants
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Touring spots on the restaurant scene; two couples have opened "cafe by day, restaurant by night", Comfort Kitchen; The Dubliner, is winning raves for the elevated menu; sample Italian in Woburn, Japanese in the Fenway, and find smoothies.

2023x44
'Record' Collectors
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Erika Tarantal has stories of locals determined to collect a WORLD record of one sort or another; Erika meets a record-breaking whip-cracker, a local speed-painter, and the knitter of the world's longest hand-knitted sock.

2023x45
Main Streets and Back Roads of Niantic, Connecticut
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It's springtime in Niantic, where Main Street hugs the coastline, book lovers find refuge at the state's largest used bookstore and locals find respite at Hole-in-the-Wall beach; Nicole Estaphan explores this magical village in the town of East Lyme.

2023x46
Family Affair
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A newspaper, a pharmacy turned into a restaurant, a restaurateur; stories of families who choose to work together, and are committed to keeping business all in the family.

2023x47
Main Streets and Back Roads of Augusta, Maine
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Augusta is taking advantage of its main natural resource, the restored Kennebec River, to attract visitors; Ted bikes along the river, shares the story of a landmark local theater, visits a First Amendment museum, and gets a lesson in petanque.

2023x48
Tank Away
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Shayna pops up to Portsmouth, where she hits a boutique hotel, samples gooey popovers, and shops for cozy casuals; in Tiverton, Anthony discovers a European-style cafe, and ventures to a farm in nearby Bristol; Nicole is bound for Ipswich.

2023x49
Main Streets and Back Roads of New Hampshire's Cotton Valley
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Exploring the beauty of the surrounding "Cotton Valley" in springtime; looking for the traditional "ice out" and taking in a model yacht race; the couple who saved a historic home and transformed it into an inn; a restaurant led by Chris Viaud.

2023x50
The Collection Connection
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A man who claims to have the world's largest collection of Crocs; a Bruins fanatic whose home is bursting with black-and-gold memorabilia; a photographer who collects sunsets (we'll explain); New Englanders who can't resist the temptation to collect.

2023x51
Behind Closed Doors
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At the Boston Public Library to view a handwritten letter from Frederick Douglass and books that belonged to John Adams; tulips usually accessible only to flower pros; Erika Tarantal visits The 'Quin; the U.S. Coast Guard's Boston Command Center.

2023x52
Main Streets and Back Roads: Mohonk Mountain House
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Anthony Everett heads west to the Mohonk Mountain House, a throwback, family-owned resort: this National Historic Landmark has been in the same family for five generations and at every turn promotes the beauty and power of nature.

2023x53
What's New?
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Shayna Seymour hits the Seaport neighborhood for bocce at a pop-up club, Latin-inspired cuisine at Para Maria, and shopping at the first Boston outlet of outdoor apparel retailer, Stio; the new Rockwood Music Hall; in Everett at Park 9 Dog Bar.

2023x54
Wild World of Wool
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Wool is an indispensable fiber: meet local shepherds, sheep, shearers (and sheep dogs) as the wool trade in New England is explored; two marine scientists raising sheep, and a couple keeping up the old tradition of spinning fleece into yarn.

2023x55
Tattoo Tales
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Identical twins in Salem who are in the tattoo business together, and a local body art professional who specializes in helping patients who have undergone mastectomy; artists who specialize in temporary tattoos; pros who specialize in tattoo removal.

2023x56
Fighting Back
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Nicole Estaphan meets a top-ranked young golfer, an amputee, who is working to advance the sport of adaptive golf; the story of a young family committed to supporting others while managing their own toddler's severe illness.

2023x57
Friday Finale - Fun & Games
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School is coming to a close and vacation season is getting underway; ideas to keep the troops entertained; Shayna Seymour gets some work in on her short game at a high-tech mini golf course, and swings big at an indoor golf course in Boston.

2023x58
On the Water
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On the Charles River, Anthony Everett meets a champion rower from Ukraine; in Gloucester, Anthony visits the biggest exhibition ever mounted by the Cape Ann Museum; a new category of vehicle that may soon revolutionize regional travel.

2023x59
Dairy Farms
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Ted Reinstein visits four family-owned dairy farms, each with its own approach to surviving in a challenging industry, preserving family legacies, adapting new technologies to mitigate climate impact - and yes, producing delicious dairy products.

2023x60
Summer Sips
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Banana soda, spiked blue slushies, and other summer flavors to wet the whistle; Ted Reinstein meets a retired veteran who opened a candy and ice cream shop; cold ones at Seventh Wave Brewing; Downeast Cider, where it's not just about the apples.

2023x61
Mind the Gap
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People who are working to bridge gaps in society; an Ipswich farm provides low-cost access to fresh produce; a local man built an app to help people with physical disabilities navigate public spaces; a Lawrence nonprofit offers grants to businesses.

2023x62
Mystery Main Streets and Back Roads
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2023x63
Friday Finale Backyard Cookout
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2023x64
Main Streets and Back Roads of Harwich Mass
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2023x65
Special Skills
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How one gets into the knife-making business. Meeting local women bringing high-fashion to clients' fingertips through nail art, and one who fits ballet dancers with their shoes. Teddy bears dedicated to lost loved ones.

2023x66
Artificial Intelligence
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2023x67
A Tank Away
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Summer escapes; in Dennis, Mass, Anthony Everett visits the Sesuit Harbor House and the Cape Playhouse; antiques shopping and hitting the beach; in Essex, Conn, Nicole Estaphan boards a steam train and visits a historic local inn and art museum.

2023x68
Into the Woods
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Nonprofits, volunteers, and advocates are leading the charge to "re-wild" forests - returning them to their natural condition while protecting biodiverse habitats; Mass Audubon's Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary and the Native Land Conservancy.

2023x69
What's New
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Shayna Seymour is packing in some summer fun; at The Park at Assembly Row in Somerville, visitors can play pickleball, cornhole, and sand volleyball; Shayna chats with author Elin Hilderbrand about her latest book; she also stops by a bookstore.

2023x70
On the Water
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Anthony Everett visits the Mariner's House, which has been meeting the needs of seafarers since 1847; a team at Flux Marine that is developing electric outboard motors; locals working to keep alive the golden age of the fishing schooner.

2023x71
Livin' Large
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New England's version of castles and other estates; meet the artist who snapped up the Searles Castle in Great Barrington; in Orange, a massive effort to restore a beloved local property is underway; Juggler Meadow in Leverett; Madame Cheri's Castle.

2023x72
Hot Spots
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Exploring local options to cool off; Anthony Everett goes in search of summer breezes on Plum Island; the top of the Pru has an (air-conditioned) view of Greater Boston; an outdoor concert, and board the ferry at Rowes Wharf; World's End reservation.

2023x73
Main Streets and Back Roads of Rhode Island's Narrow River
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"Pettaquamscutt" - a six-mile river that flows from North Kingstown to Narragansett; Ted paddles along this tidal estuary, shares the region's natural beauty and history, and meets the people who call this area home.

2023x74
NAACP in the HUB
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Anthony Everett and Shayna Seymour broadcast from "The Hub" at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, where the NAACP is kicking off its national convention - returning to Boston for the first time in 40 years.

2023x75
Behind the Label
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An artist who helps cook up the labels that mark many microbrews, and a brewery experimenting with AI-generated labels a small local company is doing big business in labels for clothes; Counter Intuitive Records; Booty by Brabants.

2023x76
Friday Finale: Cool Down
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Some ideas to cool down a bit; Ted Reinstein visits some of Vermont's best swimming holes, while Anthony Everett strolls along the pier and sands of Old Orchard Beach in Maine; wine slushies, healthy smoothies, and shaved ice cream.

2023x77
A Whale Tale
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Anthony Everett does a deep dive on the North Atlantic right whale, speaking to conservation experts and researchers working to learn and develop ways to protect them.; concern about the impact of protective measures on the commercial fishing fleet.

2023x78
Day in the Life
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A day in the life of interesting New Englanders; Godsmack frontman Sully Erna provides access to the backstage scene; The New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth cares for injured wildlife; the Boston Police Department ice cream truck.

2023x79
Hidden History
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A bait shop holds generations' worth of local history, in photographs; the late owner of Surfland photographed locals who had landed huge fish; a group of Italian divers who traveled to the U.S. to explore the Andrea Doria; West Townsend.

2023x80
Problem Solvers
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Innovators who see problems and come up with creative ways to fix them; a beach transport business helps visitors enjoy Singing Beach; how Patriot Goose Control got their start; a business that takes jackets and other outerwear and "upcycles" them.

2023x81
Micro but Mighty
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Erika Tarantal looks at how small things can have a big impact on our lives. A researcher studying the brains of tiny ants. A cosmetics company that uses algae as a main ingredient. The MWRA's Deer Island treatment plant.

2023x82
Second Time Around
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Trace what happens after people leave unwanted clothing in a collection bin. An artist who turns old skis and snowboards into seating. The Great Exchange in Devens. Make & Mend offers gently used arts and crafts supplies.

2023x83
Provincetown Dunes
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In the dunes of Provincetown lie a handful of shacks, which have inspired artists and outdoor lovers; amid shifting sands and a new policy by the National Park Service, some tenants are now facing eviction; dune dwellers who are devastated.

2023x84
Twice Gifted
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Nicole Estaphan speaks to professionals who moonlight; a state legislator who plays the villain in a professional wrestling league; Dr. Shira Doron is a contributor on WCVB, and the lead singer in a rock band; a firefighter and a professional potter.

2023x85
Wine Chronicles
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New England is home to 600 vineyards and countless stories of winemakers and innovators; Shayna boards a renovated school bus for a wine tour along the North Shore; a pop-up wine bar in an old shipping container; Connecticut's official Wine Trail.

2023x86
Farm Fresh
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From chicken coop and oyster bed to restaurant tabletop; Shayna Seymour visits Langwater Farm, which supplies The Farmer's Daughter in Easton; for lunch it's Red Apple Farm in Phillipston; the Wellfleet Farmer's Market and Lucky Lips Oysters.

2023x87
Pedal Power
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Riding on two wheels; in South County, Ted hits the local bike path, stops by a bike-themed restaurant, and visits an indoor ramp room.; Erika takes a look at Boston's big bike lane expansion, and a new plan to reduce traffic congestion with e-bikes.

2023x88
Blowing in the Wind
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Finding out the when and where of local wind projects, talking to experts about why Massachusetts is considered the Saudi Arabia of offshore wind; New Bedford is investing big-time in the blue economy; meet some critics.

2023x89
Labors of Love
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Brett Hawkes' journey of discovery took him from the North Shore of Mass to Northern France, to get to know his grandfather; a couple on a mission to restore a Jewish cemetery in Poland; a mother and son on a mission to help revive a community.

2023x90
After the Flood
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Vermonters whose homes, businesses, and communities were devastated by floods; from Barre, Montpelier, and Ludlow, Vt., hear their stories - and their optimism about the future (leaf peepers welcome); farmers whose crops were wiped out.

2023x91
Blue Plate Special
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A look at some of Ted's (and Chronicle's) favorite stops for corned beef hash, pancakes - even, yes, a grilled donut; from Bennington, Vt. (the Blue Benn) to Lewiston, Maine (Rolly's) and many more in between, we're digging into diner life.

2023x92
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
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New England Revolution captain Carles Gil and Damian Rivera; Colombian specialties in Lowell and Mexican in Cambridge; a local party planner, a giant on the fashion scene, as well as longtime journalist and community activist, Jose Massó.

2023x93
Outside the Box
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Nicole Estaphan meets people who are teaching, creating, and healing with methods that are a bit unorthodox; kindergarteners who spend school days outdoors; an artist's work is based on mathematical equations; road trips in a box.

2023x94
New School
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Students and educators who are exploring new ground: from homeschooling alternatives that grew out of the pandemic, to the rising demand for vocational education, to a program wooing older students back to college.

2023x95
Time Travel
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People who are working in different ways to honor the past; in Plymouth, we meet volunteers stitching together an intricate tapestry of town history; in Milton, we learn about the unheralded individuals who kept the mansion running for decades.

2023x96
Topsfield Fair
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Fall is fair season in New England, Shayna Seymour hits one of the oldest - the Topsfield Fair: from the giant pumpkin contest to the midway rides, livestock, live entertainment, and outrageous fair food, Shayna takes in the sights and sounds.

2023x97
Main Streets and Back Roads: Maine's St. George Peninsula
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Anthony Everett goes to Maine's scenic St. George Peninsula; in Port Clyde, get the history of a lighthouse saved by local volunteers and a labor of love; in Owls Head, Anthony takes to the skies in a bi-plane and catches a ride in a Rolls Royce.

2023x98
Say Cheese
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Cheese makers, educators, artisans: Erika Tarantal goes elbow-deep to make mozzarella during a visit to Narragansett Creamery, meet the goats at Valley View Farm; Charcuterie boards are all the rage, Shayna Seymour learns the true art of assembly.

2023x99
Fright Night!
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Getting in the mood for Halloween with a little history on how it got to where it is today; haunts in Salem; some of Boston's haunted spots, including the Boston Common; Ted takes a trip with paranormal investigators aboard an allegedly haunted ship.

2023x100
Main Streets and Back Roads of the Mohawk Trail
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Stunning vistas, rich culture, and community connections along the Mohawk Trail in western Massachusetts; views from the Blue Vista Motor Lodge in Florida (Mass.!); in Shelburne Falls, stop by the Bridge of Flowers.

2023x101
Restaurant Comebacks
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Local eateries that are finding a second life; Boston's Fenway neighborhood heralds the return of Eastern Standard; a North End restaurant pioneer returns to a spot he once left behind; Stella is seeing a revival in Newton.

2023x102
Friday Finale - Get Out!
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No matter the neighborhood, find things to do, see, and eat; in Boston (Allston, the Seaport, Beacon Hill), Cambridge, and Somerville; a giant supper club and an intimate oyster bar; shop for books and edible goodies; and rock out at a music venue.

2023x103
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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Anthony Everett in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and the nearby Grand Tetons; a trail ride on horseback at a dude ranch; the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar; brothers who make action sports films; a snow-filled (yes, snow-filled) October mountain climb.

2023x104
What's New?
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Shayna Seymour is backstage and onstage at Disney's "Frozen"; on the 17th floor at Boston's newest luxury hotel, Raffles; tips on whipping up desserts from the author of a new cookbook; the new Fashioned by Sargent exhibit; Converse kicks.

2023x105
Tank Away
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Shayna Seymour heads to York, Maine to experience a slice of summertime haven at the height of fall; Nicole Estaphan is in Franklin, N.H., at a whitewater park; Erika Tarantal is off to the "Quiet Corner" of Connecticut.

2023x106
Pedro in the Dominican
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Maria Stephanos visits the childhood home of Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez in the Dominican Republic; The Pedro Martinez Foundation is at work on the island, as well as in Mass, offering opportunities to kids and families that go beyond baseball.

2023x107
Main Streets and Back Roads of Stowe, Vermont
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Shayna Seymour heads north to the charming town of Stowe, nestled at the foot of Mount Mansfield, where she explores bucolic farms, a network of mountain biking trails, & shares a brew on the Vermont Beer Trail with a member of the Von Trapp family.

2023x108
Boston Bruins - 100 Seasons
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The Bruins have begun their 100th season, and from team ownership to players and fans, we are hitting the ice; Ted Reinstein sits down with the team's longest-serving employee, Johnny Bucyk; Nicole Estaphan chats with John and Matt Grzelcyk.

2023x109
Shayna and Erika's Eating Adventure
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Shayna Seymour & Erika Tarantal are curious about food competitions in New England; from Rhode Island to New Hampshire to Cape Cod, Erika and Shayna flex their competitive muscles, coached by competitive eater Geoff Esper and take on the challenges.

2023x110
Main Streets and Back Roads of Grafton County, NH
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Ted Reinstein shares the autumn beauty of Grafton County, NH; how "The Notch" was once saved from development, and exploring scenic views along the Cross-New Hampshire Adventure Trail; it's been 20 years since the Old Man in the Mountain crumbled.

2023x111
Classic Chronicle: Race to New York
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Flash back to 1987 when it was "Big Apple or Bust" for the Chronicle crew; Mary Richardson took to the skies, Peter Mehegan hit the highway, and Mike Barnicle boarded the train: who hit New York City's Plaza Hotel first?

2023x112
Shop Local
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Stories of local makers and entrepreneurs; a glittering, nature-inspired shop in Lynn; giving "green" is common for the holidays, but why not plants instead of cash; a retired art teacher making dresses from salvaged fabrics.

2023x113
Arts Connestion
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Artists connecting with their communities through murals, movement, and music; sculptor Wen-ti Tsen; artist Daniel Callahan uses face paint to celebrate cultural diversity; the "Haus of Glitter" performance lab.

2023x114
Club Med
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The Bay State "Meds" - Medford, Medway, and Medfield; an Italian restaurant in Medford; the Chevalier Theater is a testament to the community; in Medway, a farm and a park; Medfield finds a former state hospital turned arts destination.

2023x115
Musical Milestones
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Celebrating big milestones in the music world; Anthony is in Norwell, where the cymbal company Zildjian is celebrating an astonishing 400 years; Shayna travels through 50 years of hip-hop at UMass Boston's Healey Library.

2023x116
Super Seniors
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Ruth Pointer is living in a tiny town in central Mass; visit this her at her home, and meet others who are also shining bright in their golden years. Nicole meets the Pom-tastics cheerleading squad and checks in with a 100-year-old shop owner.

2023x117
Merry and Bright
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See the lights, hear the music, and spread the joy of the season; Erika Tarantal meets a woman whose job is spreading holiday cheer; members of the team who stage the acclaimed Black Nativity; the luminaria at LaSalette Shrine; Jennifer Hudson.

2023x118
Made to Order
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Nicole Estaphan concentrates on "custom"; she meets the family behind the only New England outpost of Duck Donuts; at Parlor Skis, customers can actually build their own skis, by hand; a Cape Cod artist who crafts custom paper flowers.

2023x119
Anthony's Favorites
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Anthony's favorite stories include an epic trip to the Mohonk Mountain House, he also heads out On the Water to meet a Ukrainian rower finding solace here in New England, a local company powering the electric future of boating, and a nod to the past.

2023x120
Shayna's Favorites
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Shayna's favorite stories include a trip back to the Bahamas, she hangs out with Olaf and gets a backstage pass to Broadway in Boston's "Frozen"; she heads to the coast to mingle with some puffins; a trip to the Topsfield Fair.

2023x121
Ted's Favorites
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Ted's favorite stories include heading back out onto the Main Streets and Back Roads of New England, the inspiring story of a man who came back from the brink of addiction to summit Monadnock 17 times - in 24 hours, he sits down at a legendary diner.

2023x122
Nicole's Favorites
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Nicole's favorite stories include a look at color, hunting for oysters and their history, becoming a mermaid, and personal stories of heart disease.