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Browsing the many displays at last night's Woburn Business Association (WBA) annual expo & dinner, gave one a good taste of the diverse companies large and small doing business here in Woburn.  In a few instances, the "tasting" part shoudl be taken literally.  As an avid cook, I quickly gravitated toward the table of Victoria Gourmet, which offers a wide variety of spice blends.  And yes, they had samples!   read more »

A few weeks ago, I invited you all to a timely discussion under a title that might have been catchy, but did not mention the well-known pain it addressed. I think that title was a poor choice. Here's a second try.

For the heating season to come, fuel purchases commence soon, if they haven't begun already. Before long, prices probably will be nearly double, if not double, last season's prices. Of course, this is in addition to the higher prices we're paying to fuel our vehicles and buy nearly everything.  read more »

With gasoline priced over $4.00 a gallon and heating oil approaching $5.00 a gallon, many of us are making adjustments. We are reacting to these unfamiliar realities and their many effects, which are anything but static.  read more »