Heavenly herbs: Rediscover the culinary magic of nature's flavor makers

These days I've learned so much more about herbs that I have them growing in my garden, in containers and window boxes and even indoors during the winter months. What I've learned — thanks to the Oxford English Dictionary — is that the leaves and stems of herbs are used for medicine, or their scent or their flavor.

Proposed 92-foot sign a hazard to aviation?

PEABODY — When developers say "sign," Peabody officials say "how high?" And when the answer is 92 feet, they say "No." A plan to erect a sign atop a 92-foot pole off Lowell Street, a sign meant to be visible from Route 1 and Interstate 95, got knocked flat at the City Council last week.

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Roy Exum: How Was Your ‘Weed Day’? Back in the early 1970s there were some hippie kids who attended California’s San Rafael High School and they formed a famous little group that called themselves the Waldos.

Stuff to do and see this week

HI TO SANTIGOLD Former Philly girl Santigold is on the scene with a new record: “Master of My Make-Believe.” Fans of her debut, “Santogold,” won’t be disappointed with the beats or the lyrics. Welcome Santigold back home to Philly when she plays the Trocadero on May 8.

4/20: How 'Weed Day' Got Its Name

This article was originally published on April 20, 2009, and has been reposted each year since. This year, it is updated to include the full identities of the men behind the coining of the term "420," as well as additional details. Carly Schwartz contributed to this story.