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You would think the organizers behind National Donut Day would know how to spell "doughnut." But proper spelling is not part of this sugary celebration Friday of the fried dough ring, glazed or chocolate, stuffed with pudding or topped with whipped meringue.

Family Guy follows the distinctively twisted and irreverently outrageous trials and tribulations of Peter Griffin and his not-quite-so-average family of middle-class New Englanders.

Venus will not pass this way again until 2117 -- but watch it only with protection! Looking straight at the sun causes blindness.

Editor's note: The Tantramar and its vast marshlands were long home to the Mi'kmaq people, and over 300 years ago Acadians began dyking these saltmarshes establishing their own agrarian lifestyle, but this 250th anniversary celebrates the beginning of "Sackville" as a New England planter township.

A "The universe is full of magical things, Patiently waiting for our wits To grow stronger." Eden Phillips A stone wall found in the woods, aA meadow, or along a road is one of these simple yet magical things.

For so long, he was the putative front-runner, the nominal front-runner, the weak front-runner. Then he became the presumptive nominee.

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Landscape historian Lucinda Brockway presents "New England Gardens: Lost, Found, and Rediscovered," an entertaining and informative look at the way New Englanders have fashioned their gardens and landscapes since the colonial era on Thursday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Historic New England's 1784 Governor John Langdon House.

AAA Southern New England expects a slight uptick in travel this Memorial Day weekend, but says those travelers will stay closer to home.

After an intense amount of effort researching only the very finest digital archives, Craig came across this sweet ad from 28 July 1798 from the Albany Gazette .

Nicely situated 3-4 bdrm-3 bath raised ranch on 2+ acres. Open living rm/dining rm/Kitchen with water views.

Martha's Vineyard. It's a place I've always associated with vacation cottages and well-to-do New Englanders.

Family Guy follows the distinctively twisted and irreverently outrageous trials and tribulations of Peter Griffin and his not-quite-so-average family of middle-class New Englanders.

Come one come all! March on down to Ragatta Field on Pawtucket Boulevard this coming Memorial Day weekend as Fiesta Shows host their annual spring carnival.

Get Business Mobile Text AlertsWhile the rest of the nation plans to drive a bit more this Memorial Day holiday than last year, New Englanders are expected to be less inclined to pile in the car and go touring, according to AAA's Memorial Day Travel report.

The recession is in full swing. Spending on defense is down. And that means Washington lobbyist Walter "Bird" McIntyre and his best client, aerospace giant Groepping-Sprunt, have a big problem.

When it comes to the pure joy of crunch and refreshment, a whole head of lettuce is worth those extra five minutes with the salad spinner.

If you're planning a trip to Sante Fe orA RenoA this coming weekend, you'll be there is time to see an annular solar eclipseA the sun nearly blocked by the moom, with a ring of fire surrounding it.

The recession is in full swing. Spending on defense is down. And that means Washington lobbyist Walter "Bird" McIntyre and his best client, aerospace giant Groepping-Sprunt, have a big problem.

Family Guy follows the distinctively twisted and irreverently outrageous trials and tribulations of Peter Griffin and his not-quite-so-average family of middle-class New Englanders.