Way before your Thanksgiving turkey goes into the oven, Massachusetts’ cranberry farmers don waders and venture out into an ocean of red to breathe life into that oh-so-perfect sauce that no holiday meal is complete without. Here’s an inside look at how cranberries go from bog to bag.

Sure, Massachusetts has its problems but compared to much of the country over the past eight years, we’ve enjoyed plenty of sunshine and bluebirds. In a nod to the gubernatorial election this month, the political wiz advises our new leader on how to keep from messing up our relatively stable lives. Plus, a goodbye letter from Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito.

For decades, the likes of Herb Chambers and Ernie Boch transcended Boston’s multibillion-dollar auto industry by making their way into local lore as household names and cultural icons. Now, with the advent of disruptors like Tesla and Carvana, is the era of the car titan coming to an end, or will a new generation of mega-dealers find a way to keep their foot on the gas?