Eco-friendly coffee mugs for those going green and on the go

With coffee shops on practically every street corner, the coffee craze has become a permanent part of our culture. For many of us, coffee or another caffeinated beverage is essential in the mornings. It's what helps wake us up. It's what helps us function. But the disposable coffee cups, plastic lids and cardboard sleeves are quickly growing to be a permanent part of our landfills. The solution ...

A cup good to the last drop-off

Java lovers are always on the lookout for the perfect cup of coffee. Joseph Hellyar's quest is for the perfect coffee cup. Coffee - Beverage - Food - Shopping - Home

Business in brief

• The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut has announced that its anniversary ball on Nov. 5 will feature a "Century Hall" to highlight those businesses that have reached the centennial mark.

At Foster’s Auction Gallery, 811 U.S. Rt. 1, Newcastle, Maine Saturday & Sunday, September 4 & 5, 2010 at 10:00 a.m ...

Presented by Robert L. Foster. Preview: Fri., Sept. 3, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & mornings of sales 8:00 to 9:45 a.m.

6-months later Van Gogh's 'Bedroom' restored

AMSTERDAM — After a six-month restoration, Vincent Van Gogh '"The Bedroom" is ready to be rehung at the museum named after the Dutch post-Impressionist painter.