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Holidays

Americans expected to spend big on Halloween

Nation World

Rosh Hashanah 2023 begins tonight: What's a proper Rosh Hashanah greeting?

There are many acceptable ways to greet someone who is celebrating Rosh Hashanah.
Holidays

Registration opens for the National Gingerbread House Competition in Asheville, North Carolina

The structure has to be 100% edible and at least 75% gingerbread.
Nation World

Banks, UPS, Costco: Which stores will be open, closed on Labor Day

Unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas, most national retailers will remain open on Labor Day.
Traffic

Maine Turnpike Authority: Labor Day weekend traffic expected to increase from 2022

More than a million vehicles are expected to travel the Maine Turnpike this Friday through Monday, officials say.
Style

Starbucks announces new menu items for fall

It's that time of year again. Starbucks has released its fall lineup, including the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, back for a 20th year.
Holidays

Pumpkin spice is officially back on the menu at Dunkin

The coffee chain rolled out its highly anticipated fall menu, including muffins, doughnuts, and the signature latte.
Holidays

Believe it or not, some retailers are already rolling out holiday decor

If you thought you had a few more months before you had to worry about Christmas lists and lights, think again.
Style

Pumpkin spice arrives earlier than ever

7-Eleven is giving customers pumpkin to talk about.
Heartwarming

Valentine's Day Bandit honored with boat parade on his birthday

The boat parade, in honor of Kevin Fahrman's birthday, was expected to begin at 4:30 p.m. Thursday and would be visible from Bug Light and the Eastern Promenade.
Holidays

This Maine town is celebrating Bastille Day in a big way

Bastille Day for the French is like Fourth of July for Americans.
Entertainment

Iowa man inhales key lime pie in less than 4 minutes

The competition takes place every Fourth of July in the Florida Keys, as sort of a subtropical response to the hot dog eating contest on Cony Island.