Keene, New Hampshire is a college town located in the southwestern part of the state. It has a population of around 23, 000 and is home to Keene State College. Orono, Maine is another college town located in the eastern part of the state. It is home to the University of Maine and has a population of around 10, 000. Amherst, Massachusetts is a college town located in the western part of the state. It is home to the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has a population of around 38, 000. Eton, New Hampshire is a small college town located in the northern part of the state. It is home to Eton College and has a population of around 1, 500.