3 places where you can find an authentic New England Christmas
Think Christmas, and often it’s a Norman Rockwellish, New England-inspired image that comes to mind: fir trees, clapboard homes with smoke rising from chimneys, wreaths on doors, and, of course, a dusting of snow. No question, New England does Christmas right. Here’s where to go.
Maine — Foliage without hype or crowds
Vermont gets all the press — but it also gets gazillions of leaf peepers. If you want to enjoy the colors with fewer crowds, and perhaps get the bonus of those brilliant colors reflected in shimmering ocean waters, scoot up to Maine. But first, check the foliage report, then plan accordingly.
All states pay allegiance to Real ID
Maine is the last state to be granted a waiver for the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Real ID program. Maine’s drivers licenses currently require no proof of residency or a check on immigration status.
Real ID — NH and MT Licenses OKed by DHS
Hew Hampshire and Montana faced down the Department of Homeland Security and received assurances that their drivers licenses will be accepted at airports after the May deadline for Real ID.
If nothing changes, drivers from ME, MT, NH & SC can’t fly
The Department and Homeland Security (DHS) and these states are playing a game of bureaucratic chicken. DHS laid down the law. Most states have complied or applied for legal waivers. These four have not. Come May 11, there may be a big problem.