Chronicle (2000)

Season 2023

Chronicle is a newsmagazine show produced at two New England television stations owned by Hearst Television: WCVB-TV/Boston and WMUR-TV/Manchester, New Hampshire. The series premiered on WCVB on January 25, 1982, and the WMUR version premiered in September 2001. It airs weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on both stations, offering an informative lifestyle, cultural and news-related magazine format, most often covering a single topic within each broadcast.

Where to Watch Season 2023

122 Episodes

  • Restoring New England
    E1
    Restoring New England
  • What's Out There
    E2
    What's Out There 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 .
  • Splurge or Save
    E3
    Splurge or Save 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.
  • Main Streets and Back Roads The Quabbin in Winter
    E4
    Main Streets and Back Roads The Quabbin in Winter
  • Mystery Makeovers
    E5
    Mystery MakeoversBuildings 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?
  • Boston's Hotel Boom
    E6
    Boston's Hotel BoomErika 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.
  • Cooking at Home
    E7
    Cooking at Home
  • Friday Finale R&R Edition
    E8
    Friday Finale R&R Edition
  • Centre Street
    E9
    Centre StreetJamaica 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.
  • Book Bonanza
    E10
    Book BonanzaLocal 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.
  • Night Out
    E11
    Night OutBeen a while since you've had a night out: check out live music, cooking classes, and the cocktail scene in Boston.
  • New England Mainstays
    E12
    New England Mainstays
  • Panama
    E13
    Panama
  • Tank Away
    E14
    Tank Away
  • Shop Local
    E15
    Shop Local
  • Odd Jobs
    E16
    Odd Jobs
  • Heart Health
    E17
    Heart Health
  • Celebrating History
    E18
    Celebrating History
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Rangeley Maine
    E19
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Rangeley Maine
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Vermont's Upper Valley
    E20
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Vermont's Upper Valley
  • Bound for the Bahamas
    E21
    Bound for the Bahamas
  • Winter Back to Nature
    E22
    Winter Back to Nature
  • What's New
    E23
    What's New
  • (More) Food From Around the World
    E24
    (More) Food From Around the World
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Northampton Mass
    E25
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Northampton Mass
  • Next Gen
    E26
    Next GenMuch 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.
  • Food Journal
    E27
    Food JournalGrandma'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.
  • Classic Chronicle: Spring Awakening
    E28
    Classic Chronicle: Spring AwakeningStories 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.
  • Oysters
    E29
    OystersNew 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.
  • New England for Sale
    E30
    New England for SaleFrom 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.
  • Happening Hoods
    E31
    Happening Hoods
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of York County Maine
    E32
    Main Streets and Back Roads of York County Maine
  • Odd Jobs
    E33
    Odd Jobs
  • Hidden History
    E34
    Hidden History
  • Classic Chronicle - Boston Marathon
    E35
    Classic Chronicle - Boston MarathonThe 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.
  • City Savvy - Marathon Edition
    E36
    City Savvy - Marathon EditionTesting 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.
  • Main Streets and Back Roads: Marathon Edition
    E37
    Main Streets and Back Roads: Marathon EditionStories 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.
  • Carbo-Loading!
    E38
    Carbo-Loading!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.
  • Marathon Monday - Live From Fenway
    E39
    Marathon Monday - Live From FenwayAnthony 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."
  • Rare Diseases
    E40
    Rare DiseasesFamilies 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.
  • Honoring Earth Day
    E41
    Honoring Earth DayIn 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.
  • Mental Health: Crisis Point
    E42
    Mental Health: Crisis PointThere 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.
  • New Restaurants
    E43
    New RestaurantsTouring 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.
  • 'Record' Collectors
    E44
    'Record' CollectorsErika 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.
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Niantic, Connecticut
    E45
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Niantic, ConnecticutIt'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.
  • Family Affair
    E46
    Family AffairA 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.
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Augusta, Maine
    E47
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Augusta, MaineAugusta 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.
  • Tank Away
    E48
    Tank AwayShayna 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.
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of New Hampshire's Cotton Valley
    E49
    Main Streets and Back Roads of New Hampshire's Cotton ValleyExploring 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.
  • The Collection Connection
    E50
    The Collection ConnectionA 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.
  • Behind Closed Doors
    E51
    Behind Closed DoorsAt 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.
  • Main Streets and Back Roads: Mohonk Mountain House
    E52
    Main Streets and Back Roads: Mohonk Mountain HouseAnthony 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.
  • What's New?
    E53
    What's New?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.
  • Wild World of Wool
    E54
    Wild World of WoolWool 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.
  • Tattoo Tales
    E55
    Tattoo TalesIdentical 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.
  • Fighting Back
    E56
    Fighting BackNicole 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.
  • Friday Finale - Fun & Games
    E57
    Friday Finale - Fun & GamesSchool 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.
  • On the Water
    E58
    On the WaterOn 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.
  • Dairy Farms
    E59
    Dairy FarmsTed 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.
  • Summer Sips
    E60
    Summer SipsBanana 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.
  • Mind the Gap
    E61
    Mind the GapPeople 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.
  • Mystery Main Streets and Back Roads
    E62
    Mystery Main Streets and Back Roads
  • Friday Finale Backyard Cookout
    E63
    Friday Finale Backyard Cookout
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Harwich Mass
    E64
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Harwich Mass
  • Special Skills
    E65
    Special SkillsHow 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.
  • Artificial Intelligence
    E66
    Artificial Intelligence
  • A Tank Away
    E67
    A Tank AwaySummer 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.
  • Into the Woods
    E68
    Into the WoodsNonprofits, 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.
  • What's New
    E69
    What's NewShayna 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.
  • On the Water
    E70
    On the WaterAnthony 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.
  • Livin' Large
    E71
    Livin' LargeNew 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.
  • Hot Spots
    E72
    Hot SpotsExploring 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.
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Rhode Island's Narrow River
    E73
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Rhode Island's Narrow River"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.
  • NAACP in the HUB
    E74
    NAACP in the HUBAnthony 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.
  • Behind the Label
    E75
    Behind the LabelAn 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.
  • Friday Finale: Cool Down
    E76
    Friday Finale: Cool DownSome 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.
  • A Whale Tale
    E77
    A Whale TaleAnthony 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.
  • Day in the Life
    E78
    Day in the LifeA 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.
  • Hidden History
    E79
    Hidden HistoryA 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.
  • Problem Solvers
    E80
    Problem SolversInnovators 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.
  • Micro but Mighty
    E81
    Micro but MightyErika 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.
  • Second Time Around
    E82
    Second Time AroundTrace 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.
  • Provincetown Dunes
    E83
    Provincetown DunesIn 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.
  • Twice Gifted
    E84
    Twice GiftedNicole 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.
  • Wine Chronicles
    E85
    Wine ChroniclesNew 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.
  • Farm Fresh
    E86
    Farm FreshFrom 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.
  • Pedal Power
    E87
    Pedal PowerRiding 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.
  • Blowing in the Wind
    E88
    Blowing in the WindFinding 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.
  • Labors of Love
    E89
    Labors of LoveBrett 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.
  • After the Flood
    E90
    After the FloodVermonters 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.
  • Blue Plate Special
    E91
    Blue Plate SpecialA 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.
  • Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
    E92
    Celebrating Hispanic HeritageNew 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.
  • Outside the Box
    E93
    Outside the BoxNicole 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.
  • New School
    E94
    New SchoolStudents 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.
  • Time Travel
    E95
    Time TravelPeople 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.
  • Topsfield Fair
    E96
    Topsfield FairFall 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.
  • Main Streets and Back Roads: Maine's St. George Peninsula
    E97
    Main Streets and Back Roads: Maine's St. George PeninsulaAnthony 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.
  • Say Cheese
    E98
    Say CheeseCheese 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.
  • Fright Night!
    E99
    Fright Night!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.
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of the Mohawk Trail
    E100
    Main Streets and Back Roads of the Mohawk TrailStunning 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.
  • Restaurant Comebacks
    E101
    Restaurant ComebacksLocal 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.
  • Friday Finale - Get Out!
    E102
    Friday Finale - Get Out!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.
  • Jackson Hole, Wyoming
    E103
    Jackson Hole, WyomingAnthony 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.
  • What's New?
    E104
    What's New?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.
  • Tank Away
    E105
    Tank AwayShayna 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.
  • Pedro in the Dominican
    E106
    Pedro in the DominicanMaria 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.
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Stowe, Vermont
    E107
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Stowe, VermontShayna 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.
  • Boston Bruins - 100 Seasons
    E108
    Boston Bruins - 100 SeasonsThe 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.
  • Shayna and Erika's Eating Adventure
    E109
    Shayna and Erika's Eating AdventureShayna 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.
  • Main Streets and Back Roads of Grafton County, NH
    E110
    Main Streets and Back Roads of Grafton County, NHTed 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.
  • Classic Chronicle: Race to New York
    E111
    Classic Chronicle: Race to New YorkFlash 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?
  • Shop Local
    E112
    Shop LocalStories 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.
  • Arts Connestion
    E113
    Arts ConnestionArtists 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.
  • Club Med
    E114
    Club MedThe 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.
  • Musical Milestones
    E115
    Musical MilestonesCelebrating 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.
  • Super Seniors
    E116
    Super SeniorsRuth 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.
  • Merry and Bright
    E117
    Merry and BrightSee 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.
  • Made to Order
    E118
    Made to OrderNicole 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.
  • Anthony's Favorites
    E119
    Anthony's FavoritesAnthony'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.
  • Shayna's Favorites
    E120
    Shayna's FavoritesShayna'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.
  • Ted's Favorites
    E121
    Ted's FavoritesTed'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.
  • Nicole's Favorites
    E122
    Nicole's FavoritesNicole's favorite stories include a look at color, hunting for oysters and their history, becoming a mermaid, and personal stories of heart disease.

 

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