The dog days of summer: What to do in New England this weekend

The dog days of summer: What to do in New England this weekend

BOSTON – Back-to-school sales and earlier sunsets mean families around New England are looking for the best way to make a few more lasting summer memories before autumn descends. Whether you and yours prefer stunning natural vistas or entertaining jaunts through history, below is a list of day-trips and weekend activities the entire family can enjoy.

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New Hampshire ranks first in the nation in freedom
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New Hampshire ranks first in the nation in freedom

Kelly Thomas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – New Hampshire is the most "free" state in the nation, but the five other New England states lag far behind, according to a recently released report by the CATO Institute.

CATO's 2016 edition of Freedom in the 50 States, provides detailed rankings of the states in the areas of "Fiscal Freedom," "Regulatory Freedom" and "Personal Freedom."  The report also provides an overall ranking based on weighed scores from each category.

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