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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.

Fisherman’s Feast, a North End tradition, to take flight virtually
The neighborhood's oldest continuously running Italian event is moving to the internet.

Get a giant’s eye view of Boston with these 3-D printed cityscapes
Artist and scientist Mark Stock creates his open-source cityscapes using free government data.

A low blow for ‘High Fidelity'
Hulu hasn't shed any light on why it canceled the series, which hit its stride around the middle of its first season.

Amesbury couple competes on Netflix’s ‘Sugar Rush,’ and it’s no piece of cake
Jon Mooers, who appeared on the show with partner Ginnie Fox, described the experience as “part baking competition, part ‘Survivor.’ ”

‘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.

Top Shelf Cookies to open storefront in Dorchester this fall

The new location will open as early as October at 515 Gallivan Blvd. and offer 12 flavors a day.
SIPS

‘There’s really not a wrong way to spritz'

Marco Sweets & Spices ships ice cream with a kick

‘Stay Local. Eat Well’ campaign in Providence to run for full month

More than 40 restaurants are taking part in Providence Restaurant Week's campaign.
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New Berklee scholarship honors DJ Henry, a Black college student from Easton killed by police

The Henry Social Change scholarship will aid a number of Berklee and Boston Conservatory students who are “financially and academically deserving with the potential to make a significant contribution to society through the performing arts."
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Give your kids a week, and they’ll create their own films

A special in-person Filmmaking 101 camp starts Aug. 24 at The Cabot in Beverly — or opt for an online Stop-Motion Animation class beginning Aug. 17 and Aug. 24.

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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

RV sales and rentals are skyrocketing during pandemic

4 of Maine’s prettiest drives

MORE LIFESTYLE HEADLINES

Schools across US mull outdoor classes amid coronavirus, ventilation worries

Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.

Is it a good idea to tell him how I feel?

I thought COVID would be a good time to really explore another side of our friendship.

TASTE TEST

Dunkin’ will release its own cereal this month. But is it any good?

Three local taste-testers (all cereal connoisseurs) endeavor to find out.

Elle Fanning to play Michelle Carter in a new show based on the texting suicide case

An upcoming Hulu series based on the Michelle Carter texting suicide case that sparked attention worldwide has its lead.

Mom worries that dysfunction will follow kids

Advice from Amy Dickinson.

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Virus-quieted oceans opened window for Shark Week researchers

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week producers were quick to capitalize on the opportunity.

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Concert series at Crane Beach provides ‘Fresh Air Tunes'

A different musical act will play at the lot for three Sunday nights in August starting at 8 p.m — courtesy of its organizer, The Trustees of Reservations.

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Local movie theaters ask patrons to ‘Save Your Cinema'

"If I could get 25 people in a theater, that would be great right now."

He messages his ex on Snapchat

Today at a family party, he opened her Snapchat thread and there was a picture of her that he responded to with the flirty eye emojis ... or at least that is how I interpreted it.

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

Ten percent of the sales from the boxes will go to the Rhode Island Writers Colony, which supports writers of color in residency programs.

GET OUT

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.

TABLES

Ivory Pearl Bar opens in Brookline, Frank Pepe Pizzeria comes to Watertown, and Dine Out Boston returns

Restaurant news you can use.

Love Letters

I have to be far from family to live with my boyfriend

My head is in a state of pure panic as I think about 1) leaving my beloved family and 2) going to a place that was not my dream place.

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.

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.

Ask Amy

Husband patrols wife’s feelings

Mom worries that dysfunction will follow kids

Future husband sings a ‘me’ tune

Pandemic porch-drinking pal needs push

Tragic loss brings on a strange family demand

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