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Why Do We Call It a "Packie" When the Rest of the Country Calls It a "Liquor Store"?

Why Do We Call It a "Packie" When the Rest of the Country Calls It a "Liquor Store"?

Welcome to "The Salty Cod," a monthly column in which humorist Steve Calechman grapples with uniquely New England dilemmas. Illustration by Dale Stephanos The short answer is that…

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