An unseasonably mild winter has created a glut of lobsters along the Northeast that is pushing prices to record lows. …
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5 Ways Mother Nature Is Impacting Your Wallet
All of a sudden, much of the country seems to have turned into Arizona, with a hot, dry summer coming on the heels of a remarkably mild winter. Here are five ways that months of odd weather have affected—and will continue to …
Condimania! The ‘New Ketchup’ and Other Hot Condiment Trends
If your refrigerator door is stocked with just two bottles of condiments—one Crayola yellow, the other Crayola red—and you use them only in strict traditional fashion (mustard on hot dogs, ketchup on French fries), then your …
Whiskey Rebellion: Heading Over the Border to Avoid Booze Tax
Live free or die. And please stop by to shop for tax-free alcohol. New Hampshire, which doesn’t assess a tax on alcoholic beverages, is surrounded by states that do. And guess what? A disproportionate number of out-of-staters buy booze in the Granite State.
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Free Train Rides in Maine
The second passenger rides for free on Amtrak’s Downeaster train, which serves Maine. Tickets must be purchased at least three days in advance. More details here.
