Gloucester’s Blackburn Industrial Park has become ground zero for the latest trends in food.

Karen Ristuben has seen the future of our oceans. And it’s not pretty.

It took acclaimed chef Barbara Lynch more than 50 years to get from the Southie projects to Gloucester. But now she’s home.

An Ipswich farmer gets active by getting together

A Gloucester gallery makes a big bet on contemporary art

A Montréal watercolorist makes her annual pilgrimage to Bearskin Neck.

Lisa Hahn keeps the dream of her mother, the noted dancer Ina Hahn, alive in Pigeon Cove.

A software pioneer finds his little piece of Scandinavia — and a home — in Magnolia.

Jocelyn Pierce has built her Rockport company just like the best desserts: from scratch.

A Cape Ann farmer muses on seeds on the cusp of the growing season.

New England farming is a brutally difficult business — but you can get by with a little help from your friends.

Meet Charlie McNeil, “The Captain” of the Essex clam beds

Lynzarium’s Plant Shack is further proof that the local maker movement is … growing.

A young couple’s dream comes true on Rockport’s Bearskin Neck

A couple enlists a long-time friend to bring a new soul to the historic Rockport Lodge. 

Winter surfing is a one-of-a-kind experience — but it takes a pretty thick skin.

Ninety-nine problems but a serpent ain’t one. (Or is it?)

A nationally-renowned chef brings a tasty new concept to Manchester

A Rockport kitchen prodigy hits the big time — at the age of 10

A Lanesville family’s passion for ethically-made products has snowballed into a new business.