For months, gulf oysters were off the plates at some local restaurants because the waters where they are typically harvested were closed after the BP oil spill. Now that much of the fishing area is reopened, oysters still could be scarce because supply is limited and prices have spiked.

Joey Molina, co-owner of Independent Seafoods, a 38-year-old wholesale fish distributor in Wes... Read More

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WHAT'S in a name? About EUR10k or six months apparently, if you're a Government department.

When Bertie Ahern became Taoiseach in 1997, he ordered a full rebranding of Government, with no less than 10 of the 15 departments getting a new name.

Earlier this year, Brian Cowen decided to try the same routine, and ordered name changes... Read More

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I just wanted to comment on these letters regarding free-range chickens and eggs.

We in Maine have been lucky to live near one of the largest egg farms in the world. Eggs in Maine are relatively cheap and plentiful.

While they may not be the best-paying jobs in the state, how many people have worked for or been associated with DeCoster Egg Farms or any... Read More

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