Candy Corn — 10/29/2026

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On the cover

Candy corn is everywhere right now. Before it vanishes (only to reappear next October) John Fladd offers a look at this ubiquitous seasonal candy and its many uses.

Also on the cover Michael Witthaus offers adult Halloween celebrants a list of Halloween weekend concerts and parties (page 23). John gets the details on the United Way of Greater Nashua’s Care-E-Oke fundraising karaoke event (page 14). Michael talks with magician Michael OJ about his “Enchanted Victorian Evening” (on page 12).

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