--New England Confectionery Co., aka NECCO, was sold to a company in Bethesda, Maryland. So, will the name be changed to Maryland Confectionary Company, or MACCO? We certainly hope not. [Boston Globe]
--More reasons to give up your car. On New Year's Day, tolls at the Allston-Brighton and Route 128 plazas will go up from $1 to $1.25. The price jump is even higher for the Ted Williams Tunnel and the Sumner Tunnel: $3 to $3.50. Thanks, Big Dig. [WHDH]
--John McCain said of Mitt Romney's attempts to smear him on illegal immigration: "Never get into a wrestling match with a pig. You both get dirty -- and the pig likes it." Bostonist readers know that Bostonist is no fan of Romney, and neither are the local papers. But McCain just kicked a man when he was down, indicating that McCain wouldn't win a prize at the county fair, either. [Boston Globe]
--To appease WCVB, the NFL gave the station exclusive rights to the "Patriots All Access" pregame show and three pairs of tickets to the first Pats playoff game to be used in a giveaway. In case you hadn't noticed, WCVB is promoting the pants off its various exclusives and the giveaway. If you want free tickets, go with WCVB. [Boston Herald, WCVB]
Image of chocolate-covered marshmallow eggs from NECCO's website.
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