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Summer fun

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Seafood

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Lobster rolls approach $50, but Bostonians appear happy to shell out

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

Shellfish

State deems shellfish from parts of Boston Harbor safe to consume for first time in 100 years

Ice cream

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Cabot's

Best ice cream in Greater Boston, according to chefs and bartenders

Where to get the best ice cream on Cape Cod

Where to get the best ice cream around Boston

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Where to get the best frappes in Massachusetts, according to readers

Where to get the best ice cream in Somerville and Cambridge

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Things To Do

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Saturday, Feb. 28 – Saturday, May 30

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