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Comfort Zone

In this together

During the coronavirus pandemic, Comfort Zone is a place to find ideas and tips for keeping ourselves, our kids, our minds entertained, or at least distracted.

COMFORT ZONE
‘Driving While Black’ steers conversation for new Boston Public Library series
Each online author talk will tackle a different aspect of race and US history.

Want to rent the Brattle or the Coolidge?
Both venues are offering this on-premises option, but it costs far more than a movie ticket.

In a new reading box, two Rhode Island thrillers, a candle, and chocolate
Ten percent of the sales from the boxes will go to the Rhode Island Writers Colony, which supports writers of color in residency programs.

Biking to Telegraph Hill: Lots of views, some history, and, oh yeah, not a bad workout
A brisk walk around the park is quick — it’s only a smidge over five acres. But there’s plenty of space for stretches, pushups, and crunches, and, with some imagination, plyometrics.

College students founded HomeBuddies to mentor kids during the pandemic
Through their virtual mentoring service, college students want to serve as friendly older siblings to isolating kids

It’s easy to get attached to these area bike racks

A critic pauses to appreciate the city's most interesting places to park two wheels.

In a new reading box, two Rhode Island thrillers, a candle, and chocolate

GET OUT

Biking to Telegraph Hill: Lots of views, some history, and, oh yeah, not a bad workout

TRAVEL

4 of Maine’s prettiest drives

Trying to select a handful of the best is like picking your favorite child. And yet, here we go.
TRAVEL

Al Wilson on street art, stick shifts, and Spain

We caught up with the founder of Beyond Walls to talk about all things travel.

Sale away: As the kids grow, so does our need for a garage sale

The pandemic has given us plenty of time to look around the house (watch out for Legos), assess the changing stage of our lives and realize that we just have too much stuff.

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Travel restrictions for Maine this summer

Sorry Maine, but your COVID-19 rules will not ruin my summer traditions this year

5 beautiful and responsible places to stay in Maine, if you can make it there

These 2 New England beaches were just ranked in the top 25 in the US

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MAINE FOCUS

Spotlight on Stonington

Maine can't celebrate its bicentennial this year like it wanted to, but we can still celebrate some of the state's best spots.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Sorry Maine, but your COVID-19 rules will not ruin my summer traditions this year

My parents needed a morale boost, and I was determined to make it happen.

TRAVEL

5 beautiful and responsible places to stay in Maine, if you can make it there

The state is, by nature, perfect for isolation and contemplation.

TRAVEL

A new hotel, a New York state of mind, and new sunscreen dispensers

Travel news you can use.

MAINE

Travel restrictions for Maine this summer

Here are the rules if you plan to visit.

BOTTLES

Aeronaut Brewing Co. is taking over the former Down the Road Beer Co. space in Everett

Despite the notable presence of the brand in and around Somerville and Greater Boston, Aeronaut is relatively small. This could change that.

Boston Poetry Marathon offers 16 hours of virtual readings

Tune in for poetry, live online from 150 poets, including a 10-hour marathon on Saturday

College students founded HomeBuddies to mentor kids during the pandemic

Through their virtual mentoring service, college students want to serve as friendly older siblings to isolating kids

The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel is celebrating its 108th birthday with a $108 flash sale

The historic hotel and its attached restaurant, OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, will start to welcome guests again on Aug. 7 after being closed for four months.

TRAVEL

Did Vueling change my itinerary, or did my travel agent make a mistake?

Howard Tharp and his companions missed their flight to London. Did Vueling change their itinerary, or did his travel agent make a mistake? And who should pay for the new tickets?

Mr. Bartley’s Burger Cottage is for sale

The restaurant has been in the same family since 1960.

Future husband sings a ‘me’ tune

Advice from Amy Dickinson.

Bird sightings on Cape Cod

Recent sightings as reported to the Massachusetts Audubon Society.

DAILY DISTRACTION

Burrito giant Chipotle launches a clothing line

The clothes are dyed using upcycled avocado pits, giving new meaning to the phrase “extra guacamole.”

COMFORT ZONE

In Lexington, this independent moviehouse is open for business

Yes, the bathrooms are open. No, you can't buy the popcorn.

DEVRA FIRST | WHAT SHE'S HAVING

An occasion picnic? At Chickadee, anything’s possible

The Seaport restaurant is figuring out how to stay in business and stay true to itself, one pivot at a time.

Ask Amy

Future husband sings a ‘me’ tune

Pandemic porch-drinking pal needs push

Tragic loss brings on a strange family demand

October wedding creates a pandemic dilemma

Aunt wonders if a violent abuser can change

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