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Fire up the grill
Even if it means wrapping ourselves in fleece jackets, New Englanders dust off their grills this weekend and keep them fired until fall.

Top 10 roller coasters
Love a thrill? A roller-coaster expert picks his favorites throughout the U.S.
Short hops in New England
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Halloween fete gets a jolt in Vermont
WILLISTON, Vt. - A Halloween spook-fest was seeking a new attraction. Vermont's chapter of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni association - known by its acronym, VOMIT - was looking for a reason to create an electronic monster. It was a union made in . . . well, it was a nonprofit's dream. So the state's largest outdoor theatrical event, ... -
In Warren, R.I., all pumpkin is great
WARREN, R.I. - Linus spent his entire cartoon career waiting to see The Great Pumpkin.
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An eye on London
Farewell to the Bird's Nest, those dropped batons, beach volleyball, Michael Phelps mania, and that lip-synching little girl. If you have been going through...
Around New England
Checking in
Looking for a cozy inn or B&B? Search Boston Globe reviews throughout New England and plan your romantic excursion.
"Stay-cation" photo contest winners
We asked readers to share their best summer "stay-cation" photo. Veteran Boston Globe photographer John Tlumacki has selected his favorites from hundreds of shots. See his top 15 picks.

25 things to do before fall
Here are some reminders of all the things left to do before the warm days of summer come to an end.
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A (dry) day at the seashore
Check out 10 things to do at the Cape Cod National Seashore — without getting wet.

12 places to eat while you ogle the ocean
We scoured the coastline outside Boston and came up with a dozen spots where you can have your view and eat something delicious, too.
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10 ways to beat the heat
The dog days getting you down? Here are 10 ways to challenge the oppressive heat of summer in New England.

New England clam shacks
Few food destinations are more synonymous with summer on the New England coastline. Here are some of the best.
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Get out, get away
Hike, bike, swim, sail. From cheap thrills to lavish escapes, see 35 ways to brighten your summer.

Water water everywhere
There's more to a New England summer than ocean beaches. See 25 ways to soak up the summer.

Your perfect beach
Looking for the best beach for surfing? The best camping? The most pet-friendly? See our picks and find your perfect beach.

Beaches within reach
Leave the car -- and high gas prices -- behind. Check out 10 New England beaches accessible by public transportation.
Martha's Vineyard spotlight
Wind riders
They believe man is meant to fasten his feet to a board, tether himself to a kite, then hope to be swept up in the next gust to blow over the sea. See the video
Explore Martha's Vineyard
From biking on country roads to kayaking in protected marshes, Martha's Vineyard offers visitors more than just T-shirts with black dogs. |
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Hob Knob Inn
Owner Maggie White has reinvented this 19th-century Gothic Revival inn as an exquisite destination now vying for top honors as one of the Vineyard's best places to stay. |


















