The paintings by Vern Broe, which were stolen in May, are worth more than $10,000, police say.
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Maker of Necco wafers, Sweethearts candies abruptly shuts down
New England Confectionery Co. was the country’s oldest continuously operating candy company.
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Cookbook review: Ramp up any and all meals with ‘Just Add Sauce’
The America’s Test Kitchen cookbook covers everything from dressings to glazes.
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Tony-winning lighting designer welcomes the chance to work closer to his Portland home
Christopher Akerlind, who lives on Munjoy Hill, designed the set and lights for Opera Maine’s ‘Figaro,’ opening Wednesday.
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A little din with your dinner? Too much noise can spoil even the best meal
Usually restaurant buzz is a good thing, but some diners are tiring of spaces where it’s so loud they can’t carry on conversations.
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Fuel your hunger with a taste of history
A new guidebook suggests out-of-the-way historic sites that can be paired with local food.
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Recipe: Pan-Seared Fish with Tomato Basil
This quick-cooking meal is perfect for a warm summer’s evening.
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A thinly disguised plea to get readers to send the food editor their just-picked cherry and berry crops?
Or just a nice recipe for Sour Cherry-Sour Cream Streusel Pie?
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The Wrap: Festival ‘news’ that may eclipse the lobster
Harvest on the Harbor is offering Hair of the Dog, where ticket holders will sample a pig roast paired with a variety of bloody marys.
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‘The Simpsons’ isn’t based in Massachusetts
Mike Reiss, a veteran writer for the show, says Springfield was chosen as a location because there are more than 40 different cities and towns in the U.S. with the same name.