Salem: Jennifer Michaels of Westborough, dips a rice crispy bar in the chocolate fountain at Maria's Sweet Somethings as part of Salem's annual chocolate and ice sculpture festival, called Salem's So Sweet. In addition to the various ice sculptures around town, stores are offering lots of chocolate menu items, free samples, and wine tastings. The event lasts through February 14th. Photo by Deborah Parker/Salem News Saturday, February 7 ,2009.

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