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Off the Menu: Did ‘endless shrimp’ really lead to Red Lobster’s bankruptcy?
The headline-grabbing story in the restaurant industry over the last several weeks has continued to be Red Lobster’s financial woes. On May 19, the Orlando-based casual dining chain announced that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. With reportedly some $300 million is debt outstanding, the filing represents one of the largest restaurant bankruptcies to date.
Mango the canary: Lost, then found in Monson
MONSON — After Mango took off and left her without warning, Sandra R. Skoczylas had no way of knowing if she’d ever hear his beautiful voice again. But, she was hopeful. She made a plea on social media to spread the word about her lost pet, a canary that flew out an open window last Tuesday.
Beer Nut: Talking beer with Progression’s Todd Sullivan
During the summer, we’re going to be talking to local brewers and other beer professionals about what you can look forward to when visiting breweries in our area. We start today with Progression Brewing’s Todd Sullivan. When you’re hiring a brewer for a new brewery that’s only one...
Live Wire: Cake, Fleet Foxes to headline Green River Festival
Cake is usually served as a dessert, but this year, the band Cake will top off the first course of the Green River Festival this year. The annual fest will be back for its 37th year, and once again, local fans will be treated to a smorgasbord of musical delicacies. This year’s gathering will take place June 21-23 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield. Cake will headline the Friday show, with Fleet Foxes topping the Saturday lineup and Gregory Alan Isakov ending the festival on Sunday.
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