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• Upload a picture into the New England Photo Album with a description which includes where it was taken. Be sure to include the name of the state where the photo was taken. Notify the moderator you'd like the photo added to the logos. The moderator or some other forum member will play with it to make a logo from it.

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Introducing The New England Patriot the New England forum mascot.



Our mascot was submitted by bbrcat in this thread:

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State Name origin - Connecticut was an established name early in the 1600's in particular reference to the Connecticut River. The word itself was translated from the Indian name "Quinnehtukqut" and means "beside the long tidal river."

Nickname - The Constitution State: (Official) John Fiske, the historian, claimed that The Fundamental Orders of 1638-39 comprised the first written constitution in history. Though this claim has been disputed by some, it remains a landmark document. It is thought that many of the features of the Federal Constitution were drawn from this document. The General Assembly designated Connecticut "The Constitution State" in 1959.

Residents - People who live in Connecticut or who come from Connecticut are called Connecticuters. In 1702, Cotton Mather referred to Connecticuters as Connecticotians. Samual Peters referred to Connecticutensians. Nicknames for Connecticuters include Nutmegs or Nutmeggers.

Connecticut Official State Symbols

•Animal - Sperm Whale
•Bird - American Robin
•Flower - Mountain Laurel
•Folk Dance - Square Dance
•Hero - Nathan Hale
•Heroine - Prudence Crandall
•Insect - Praying Mantis
•Shellfish - Eastern Oyster
•Song - Yankee Doodle
•Tree - White Oak

More Connecticut FAQs can be found in the New York Forum:

•About Connecticut

There is (now) a CT chat forum at BBR:

•»Connecticut Chat

From round-the-clock excitement of tribal casinos to the beautiful beaches of Long Island Sound, Connecticut has plenty to offer visitors year round.

•Top 10 things to do

•New England Air Museum

•Shore Line Trolley Museum

•U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum - Home of the USS Nautilus

•Mystic Aquarium

•Mystic Seaport

•Carousel Museum

Connecticut is the picturesque southern gateway to New England. It is an an easy drive from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and eastern Pennsylvania for day and weekend trips.

•Visit Connecticut

•Official CT Tourism Site - Link submitted by vaxvms

State Name origin - It is really not known how the name for this state originated. One theory suggests that the state was named by French colonists after the French province of Mayne. Another mentions that "Main" was a common term to describe a mainland.

Nickname - The Pine Tree State: This common nickname for Maine is given because of the extensive pine forests that have covered the state. The White Pine is considered to be the largest conifer in the northeastern United States and some of the tallest trees in eastern North America grew in Maine. The White Pine has played an important part in the history of Maine and has been afforded appropriate recognition. In the early days of colonization, the tall White Pines of Maine were valued for ship's masts.

Residents - People who live in or come from Maine are called Mainers. Variants of this are Maine Staters and State of Mainers. You may also hear Mainers referred to as Down Easters (because of the eastern longitudes of the state).

Official State Symbols

•Animal - Moose
•Berry - Wild Blueberry
•Bird - Chickadee
•Drink - Moxie
•Cat - Maine Coon Cat
•Fish - Landlocked Salmon
•Herb - Wintergreen
•Insect - Honeybee
•Soil - Chesuncook Soil Series
•Song - State of Maine Song
•Tree - White Pine

Maine is not only the largest state in New England, it's also larger than all the other New England states combined. It's divided into eight regions: South Coast; Greater Portland & Casco Bay; Mid Coast; Downeast/Acadia Region; Western Lakes & Mountains; Katahdin/Moosehead Region; Kennebec & Moose River Valleys; and Aroostook County.

•Things to do

•Maine Vacations
Submitted by Dominokat

•Touring the Maine Coast
Submitted by Dominokat

Maine encompasses nearly all of the outdoor beauty and cultural pleasures that New England offers as a whole.

•Visit Maine

•Maine Office of Tourism - Link submitted by vaxvms .

• Campgrounds in Maine - Link submitted by chiefeyes

Here is a time-line of Maine's history:

•Maine's History Timeline

•Maine Historical Society

Maine has several skiing opportunities for all levels. Pro, novice, beginners and, don't forget the first timer getting lessons! You can take a weekend getaway or ski during your lunch break. There are plenty of budgets to fit your need. It's up to you so bring along your snow board, skis or tube and have fun!

Maine Ski Areas, Conditions and Events

•2 - WGBH PBS
•4 - WBZ CBS
•5 - WCVB ABC
•7 - WHDH NBC

•25 - WFXT FOX
•38 - WSBK UPN
•56 - WLVI CW

•Cable news NECN
•Cable sports NESN

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
»www.capecodchamber.org/

Brewster, MA Chamber of Commerce
»www.brewstercapecod.org/

Cape Cod Canal Region C of C
»www.capecodcanalchamber.org/

Chatham C of C
»www.chathamcapecod.org/

Dennis, MA C of C
»www.dennischamber.com/

Eastham, MA C of C
»www.easthamchamber.com/

Falmouth, MA C of C
»www.falmouthchamber.com/

Hyannis, MA area C of C
»www.hyannischamber.com/

Mashpee,MA C of C
»www.mashpeechamber.com/

Orleans, MA C of C
»www.capecod-orleans.com/

Provincetown, MA C of C
»www.ptownchamber.com/

Sandwich, MA C of C
»www.sandwichchamber.com/

Yarmouth,MA C of C
»www.yarmouthcapecod.com/

Wellfleet C of C
»www.wellfleetchamber.com/

Steamship Authority: Woods Hole-Martha's Vineyard, Hyannis-Nantucket; Martha's Vineyard-New Bedford
»web1.steamshipauthority.com/ssa/

Hy-Line Cruises: Hyannis to Martha's Vineyard and to Nantucket, also fishing and tours
»www.hy-linecruises.com/

Freedom Cruise Line: Harwichport-based; Harwich to Nantucket. Seal/ Seabird cruises.
»www.nantucketislandferry.com/

New England Fast Ferry: New Bedford, MA to Martha's Vineyard
»www.mvfastferry.com/

Island Queen: Falmouth-based; Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard.
»www.islandqueen.com/

Bay State Cruise Co. Inc.: Boston to Provincetown ferry service.
»www.baystatecruisecompany.com/

Boston Harbor Cruises, Boston and Portsmouth, N.H., to Provincetown. Harbor and whale watching
»www.bostonharborcruises.com/

Captain John Boats Inc.: Plymouth to Provincetown ferry service. Fishing and whale watching
»www.provincetownferry.com/

Cahoon Museum of American Art
• »www.cahoonmuseum.org/

Cape Cod Maritime Museum
• »www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org/

Cape Cod Museum of Art (Art, sculpture, film)
• »www.ccmoa.org/

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
• »www.ccmnh.org/

Edward Gorey House
• »www.edwardgoreyhouse.org/

JFK Museum
• »www.jfkhyannismuseum.org/

Thorton Burgess Society (Peter Cottontail et al)
• »www.thorntonburgess.org/

All submitted by capecoddah

State Name origin - This state was named after the Massachusetts Indians that lived in the Massachusetts Bay Region. Massachusetts means "large hill place."

Nickname - Massachusetts is most commonly known as "The Bay State" or "The Old Bay State" in reference to the Cape Cod Bay where early settlements were made and to the Massachusetts Bay Company given a royal charter in 1629 to promote settlement of the new land "from sea to shining sea."

Residents - People who live in Massachusetts or who come from Massachusetts are called Bay Staters after one of the state's nicknames. This designation was made Official by the legislature December 18, 1990.

Massachusetts Official State Symbols

•Bean - Baked Navy Bean
•Berry - Cranberry
•Beverage - Cranberry Juice
•Bird - Chickadee
•Cat - Tabby Cat
•Children's Book - Make Way for Ducklings
•Cookie - Chocolate Chip Cookie
•Dessert - Boston Cream Pie
•Dog - Boston Terrier
•Donut - Boston Cream Donut
•Fish - Cod
•Flower - Mayflower
•Folk Hero - Johnny Appleseed
•Folk Song - Massachusetts
•Game Bird - Wild Turkey
•Heroine - Deborah Samson
•Horse - Morgan Horse
•Insect - Ladybug
•Muffin - Corn Muffin
•Polka - Say Hello to Someone in Massachusetts
•Rock - Roxbury Puddingstone
•Shell - New England Neptune
•Song - All Hail to Massachusetts
•Sport - Basketball
•Tree - American Elm

Where can I find museums outside of Metro Boston?

Cape Cod
•Heritage Plantation & Gardens in Sandwich
•Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum in Provincetown

Worcester
•Worcester Art Museum
•Higgins Armory Museum
•Worcester Historical Museum
•Ecotarium

Springfield
•BasketBall Hall of Fame
•Springfield Museums

Other places
•Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge
•Salem Witch Museum in Salem
•Peabody Essex Museum in Salem
•Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge
•Cape Ann Historical Museum in Gloucester
•Battleship Cove in Fall River
•New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford
•Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth
•Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester
•Fitchburg Art Museum in Fitchburg
•Concord Museum in Concord
•Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline

Submitted by an anon poster. Cape Cod items submitted by capecoddah

Where can I find Public Transportation in Massachusetts?

Trains
•Amtrak
•MBTA Commuter Trains

Airports
•Logan International Airport

Subways and Local Buses
•Boston
•Worcester
•Springfield
•Lowell
•Fitchburg

Bus Services
•Peter Pan
•Plymouth and Brockton
•Logan Express

Submitted by an anon poster

Famous for everything from the Red Sox and Paul Revere to Cheers and clam "chowdah," Boston is a popular destination for so many reasons. Part history lesson, part modern metropolis, the Hub offers attractions to suit every taste and interest. Plus, it's incredibly easy to get around, either on foot or by the user-friendly public transportation system, called the T.

•Things to do in Boston

•Boston Duck Tours

•Museum of Science

•New England Aquarium

•Museum of Fine Arts

•Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory

•Faneuil Hall Marketplace

•Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

•Public Gardens Swan Boats

•Freedom Trail

•Boston HarborWalk - includes audio tour and interactive map

•Harvard Square in Cambridge

•The North End - Boston's Little Italy

•The Boston Harbor Association

Thanks vaxvms for the updates.

If you seek cultural delights, the Bay State offers a wealth of art and music, and not only in the big cities.

•Visit Massachusetts
•Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
- Link submitted by vaxvms

The old John Hancock Building in Boston is topped by a weather beacon with red and blue lights, which use a code to present the local weather forecast, using a popular rhyme as a mnemonic:

Steady blue, clear view.
Flashing blue, clouds due or changes due.
Steady red, rain ahead.
Flashing red, snow instead.

During baseball season, flashing red means the Boston Red Sox game has been called off on account of weather.

Massachusetts' Road Conditions

•Traffic cams at SmarTraveler

•Massachusetts Turnpike webcams

»www.worcestermass.org/

• Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, MA
• Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro, MA
• Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA
• Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, MA
• Forest Park Zoo in Springfield, Ma
• Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, MA

• A list of Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuaries

• NH Snowmobile Museum

• NH Museums by Regions

State Name origin - Captain John Mason received a grant for land in 1629. He named this land New Hampshire after the English county of Hampshire where he had enjoyed a number of years as a child.

Nickname - The Granite State: New Hampshire's most popular nickname, "The Granite State," refers to the extensive granite quarries in the state. Granite is the official State Rock of New Hampshire.

Residents - People who live in New Hampshire or who come from New Hampshire are called New Hampshirites and sometimes New Hampshiremen and New Hampshirewomen.

Official State Symbols

•Animal - White-tail Deer
•Bird - Purple Finch
•Butterfly - Karner Blue
•Freshwater Fish - Brook Trout
•Flower - Purple Lilac
•Insect - Ladybug
•Rock - Granite
•Song - Old New Hampshire (there's more than one state song)
•Sport - Skiing
•Tree - White Birch
•Wildflower - Pink Lady's Slipper

New Hampshire encompasses many charming communities, with spectacular landscapes and views, that people can enjoy each season.

•New Hampshire Attractions
•Welcome to New Hampshire - Link submitted by vaxvms

The Granite State is a vacation land of rugged outdoor adventure and urban charm.

•Visit New Hampshire

SkiNH has everything you need to find about skiing and other snow fun in NH.

Yes! you can go skiing and snowboarding in RI! Check out Yawgoo Valley Ski & Sports Park.

State Name origin - This state was named by Dutch explorer Adrian Block. He named it "Roodt Eylandt" meaning "red island" in reference to the red clay that lined the shore. The name was later anglicized when the region came under British rule.

Nickname - The Ocean State: (Official) This nickname was formulated to attract tourism to Rhode Island and appears on non-commercial license plates. "Ocean State" began appearing on Rhode Island license plates in 1972, replacing "Discover." The Rhode Island Tourism Division promotes over 400 miles of coastline. This is not all ocean frontage but includes Narragansett Bay extending inland from the Atlantic Ocean north to the center of the state. All Rhode Islanders live within a 30-minute drive to the Atlantic Ocean or Narragansett Bay.

Residents - People who live in Rhode Island or who come from Rhode Island are called Rhode Islanders.

Official State Symbols

•Bird - Rhode Island Red
•Drink - Coffee Milk
•Fish - Striped Bass
•Flower - Violet
•Fruit - Rhode Island Greening apple
•Rock - Cumberlandite
•Shell - Quahaug
•Song - Rhode Island's It's For Me
•Tree Red Maple
•Yacht - Twelve-meter yacht "Courageous"

There is always something interesting to do and see in Rhode Island and not just in the summer. Special events, fairs, festivals, and concerts are happening year-round throughout the state.

•Events Calendar

Rhode Island is known as the Ocean State. Spectacular shorelines and interesting towns give Rhode Island beauty and verve.

•Visit Rhode Island

Vermont enjoys four distinct seasons, and thanks to its diverse geography, distinctive regional weather.

•Vermont by Season

•Explore Vermont

Vermont, the Green Mountain state, is the place to simply stand still and enjoy the beauty of outdoors and nature. Beauty ranges from rustic to refined, and it all feels special to the Vermont way of life.

•Visit Vermont

State Name origin - Vermont is an English form of the name that French explorer Samuel de Champlain gave to Vermont's Green Mountains on his 1647 map. He called them "Verd Mont" meaning green mountain.

Nickname - The Green Mountain State: This well-known nickname for the state of Vermont is in reference to the Green Mountains named by Samuel de Champlain in 1647. Currently, this nickname is displayed on Vermont license plates. Earlier plates pleaded "See Vermont" or simply stated "Green Mountains."

Residents - People who live in Vermont or who come from Vermont are called Vermonters. They are also called Woodchucks.

Woodchucks submitted by Vtblues .

Official State Symbols

•Animal - Morgan Horse
•Beverage - Milk
•Bird - Hermit Thrush
•Butterfly - Monarch Butterfly
•Cold Water Fish - Brook Trout
•Flavor - Maple
•Flower - Red Clover
•Fruit - Apple
•Insect - Honeybee
•Mineral - Talc
•Pie - Apple Pie
•Rocks - Granite, Marble, Slate
•Soil - Tunbridge Soil Series
•Song - These Green Mountains
•Tree - Sugar Maple
•Warm Water Fish - Walleye Pike

Visit the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar to learn about Vermont's best events!

• »www.vtchamber.com/events/index.html

•Call 511

•»www.vtliving.com/driving/roadreports.html

•»www.aot.state.vt.us/

•»www.511vt.com/

SkiVermont has the scoop for ski info in Vermont. It provides all the information you'll want to know; conditions, a media gallery, alpine and cross-country destinations, trip planning info and more. From the web site:

The Vermont ski resorts are excited to welcome you to the world of skiing and snowboarding. Vermont's alpine and Nordic resorts have something to offer everyone from the expert skier to the beginner. It's the perfect destination for family ski vacations. Vermont is big-mountain skiing with great snow, fabulous terrain and ski resorts with at least 2000 feet of vertical.