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...strong, clear vocals, on lyrics that were simple and trite but always direct and plainly emotional, on the electric guitar and, most of all, on sheer volume. This wasn't the kind of music you'd hear in an elevator or in a smoky club in a college town. This was music that demanded your attention, that drew you in, that was at home only when listened to by thousands simultaneously. These were big songs...

Author: By Geoffrey C. Upton, | Title: A Time Before Nirvana | 3/11/1998 | See Source »

Williamstown, home to Williams College, is aperfect destination for students who are curiousabout the rustic college setting they missed outon by attending Harvard. The town provides exactlywhat Cambridge lacks--tranquility and isolation.The B&Bs are cozy, and if you cam rouse yourselfout of bed, the art museum at Williams houses awonderful collection...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: New England Towns Provide Quiet Alternative | 3/10/1998 | See Source »

Conveniently located near the outlet malls ofNorth Conway, yet far enough away to retain thecharm and tranquility of a New England town,Jackson is a convening point for all sportingactivities. There's plenty of opportunity forhiking or skiing. Wildcat Mountain, Black Mountainand Attitash are all within driving distance. Mt.Washington is located 15 miles north and canprovide some challenging hikes, even for the car.The panoramic view of the surrounding PresidentialMountains is decidedly worth the climb. PinkhamNotch is a favorite spot among hikers, with itstrails that wind beneath ravines, including thefamous Tuckerman's Ravine, known for its springskiing. (Contact the Appalachian Mountain...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: New England Towns Provide Quiet Alternative | 3/10/1998 | See Source »

...Thorne Hill--This year-roundestablishment is popular for its romantic appeal.Dinners by candlelight provide an especiallyintimate atmosphere. The mansion is renowned forits exquisite New England cuisine and maintains anideal location just outside the town center...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: New England Towns Provide Quiet Alternative | 3/10/1998 | See Source »

Deer Isle and Mt. Desert Island are Maine's twolargest islands. While Mt. Desert Island has beendiscovered by eager tourists, Deer Isle hasremained relatively isolated from tourist traffic.Still, Bar Harbour--the "19th-century resortturned 20th-century tourist town" located on Mt.Desert's eastern shore--is a source of immenseentertainment and deserves to be explored,especially the restaurants. One can't leavewithout a plate of fiery red lobster or bowl ofthick chowder. Bar Harbor can be unduly expensive,so it's best to seek shelter on the quieter westside, known as Southwest Harbor. The AcadiaNational Park offers easy as well...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: New England Towns Provide Quiet Alternative | 3/10/1998 | See Source »

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