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Although a great disparity exists between New England's northern and southern portions, the region's average population density is 234.93 inhabitants/sq mi (90.7/km 2). New England has a significantly higher population density than that of the U.S. as a whole (79.56/sq mi), or even just the contiguous 48 states (94.48/sq mi).
Summer Camp is also common among children in New England. As a result of this, Northern New England has the highest rate of Second Home ownership in America, with many of these homes being smaller, seasonal cabins. [14] In the U.S., candlepin bowling is essentially confined to New England, where it was invented in the 19th century. [15]
This is a list of the cities and towns in New England with population over 25,000 as of the 2020 census. Massachusetts contains the most cities and towns on the list with 80, while Vermont contains the fewest with just one. Neither Vermont's nor Maine's state capitals fall within the top 150 by population.
Thousands of visitors to northern New England communities in the path of the total solar eclipse were told to pack their patience for the trip. In New Hampshire, travelers were stuck in bumper-to ...
Northern New England is served by three north–south freeways radiating generally northwards from Boston — from east to west, Interstate 95, Interstate 93, and U.S. Route 3, all coming from or through the Boston metro area; and westernmost of all, by Interstate 91, which follows the Connecticut River.
A powerful and long-lasting April nor'easter could end up being one of the biggest snowstorms of the winter for portions of northern New England and northern New York, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.
New England is the oldest clearly defined region of the United States, being settled more than 150 years before the American Revolution.The first colony in New England was Plymouth Colony, established in 1620 by the Puritan Pilgrims who were fleeing religious persecution in England.
The Great North Woods, also known as the Northern Forest, [1] are spread across four northeastern U.S. states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York in the New England area. The area spans from the Down East lakes of Maine to the Adirondack Mountains of New York, generally bordering the Canadian province of Quebec.