Katy Cats were treated to a spectacle of candies, showgirls, giant cats and gingerbread men, much to the delight of the thousands of fans who flocked to see Katy perform what pundits call one of the best 50 tours in the world.

PORTSMOUTH — Visions of sugarplums (as well as dozens of other candy types) greeted the thousands of visitors to the 2011 Gingerbread House display and contest at the 32nd Annual Candlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke. This year the display, in …

Richard Dickin/Herald – Thomas Gonzalez works on a tray of bread in the shapes of crocodiles on Friday. The bread is used for Dios de los Muertos and will be sold in the thousands. See story below.