It’s a problem unique to the coast and could last into next year, but protecting yourself isn’t easy.

Parents have ways to settle unruly children and restaurants have their strategies too, but when all else fails it’s polite to leave the room.

Neighborhoods near parks, the beach and other places where children gather would be off-limits under the plan to be voted on Tuesday.

Jim Bennett says he and Mayor Alan Casavant will be at Biscuits and Co. Saturday.

A southbound ramp is closed during the Wednesday morning commute when a tractor-trailer spills its cargo of peat moss.