Peace Keeping
Ian Aldrich’s very excellent article about the ATV economy in northern New Hampshire [“Northern Exposure,” March/April] was worth the entire price of my subscription.
My husband and I once owned a condo at the foot of Mount Washington. It provided true escape from the stressful lives we led in Boston. Then the bikers moved in. On weekends, the road sounded like the runway at Logan Airport. Tranquil enjoyment of the beautiful woods and mountains ended; wildlife raced away in terror.
The wilderness should belong to everyone, and everyone’s rights are to be respected. This is not what is happening in northern New Hampshire. The greed of the Gorham deciders and business operators doesn’t take into account the people who don’t spend tourist dollars there anymore because they can’t stand the noise. I hope these people realize they may be killing the goose that laid the golden egg.
Susan K. O’Brien Sharon, New Hampshire
Moving Pictures
Thank you for introducing me to the world of Kosti Ruohomaa [“Bringing Kosti Home,” March/April 2019]. Kosti’s photographs on your website and in the magazine are wonderful. I’ve requested a library copy of his Night Train at Wiscasset Station, and when I visit the area this year, I’ll check to see if there is another exhibit of Kosti’s photos.
Maria Leveton Hamden, Connecticut
Friends & Family Plan
As I read the latest issue of Yankee, my mind wandered through all the years of reading about our New England—all the stories, recipes, poems, and best places to eat and view the fall scenery. And I realized that I’ve had a subscription since 1971.
Actually, though, I’ve never been a subscriber. When I came back from Vietnam, I received Yankee as a Christmas present from a little old lady friend who knew I loved to read it. She continued to give me that same gift every year until she passed away in 1985. Then my mom took up the mantle, until she passed away in 1997.
Now what? Would I actually have to buy my own Yankee? No. My dad took over the duty of continuing my free subscription, before passing the torch on to my wife in 2000.
To this day, 48 years later, I have yet to buy a single issue of my favorite magazine.
Norman VanCor Spofford, New Hampshire
Correction
Good news for travelers looking to book a room at our 2019 pick for the best new Boston-area hotel [“Best of New England,” May/June]: The Row Hotel at Assembly Row has 158 guest rooms, not 58.
