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Monday, January 28, 2013

Need Girl Scout Cookies?

In-person sale planned for Saturday.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

NH Girl Scout Cookies Cheaper than ones in MA?

You asked and we answered...Why are Girl Scout cookies cheaper in NH?

Wondering why your Thin Mints cost more in Massachusetts than in New Hampshire?  A reader wrote in this question yesterday: "Why are Girl Scout cookies $3.50 in New Hampshire but $4 in Massachusetts?" Patch went straight to the source - the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts headquarters in North Andover and found out.  According to Cindy Campbell of GSEM, it all has to do with who bakes them. "The reason for the price difference is because N.H. uses a different bakery than GSEM," Campbell wrote in an e-mail. "They use Little Brownie Baker and GSEM uses ABC Baker. Pricing is based on how much the baker is charging the council.  From that, the council sets the price." With those cookies hitting the market soon, we want to know what your …

Allison Rubin

10:05 am on Thursday, January 19, 2012

I think there is some incorrect information provided, please let me clarify. The council sets the price of the box of cookies to help provide programs and summer camp at a discounted price. Girl Scouts of New Hampshire can afford to sell the boxes of cookies for a lower price since they have fewer camps and properties then Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. We set the price so that all girls can afford…   more ›

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

POLL: What's Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookie?

Girl Scout troops can add comments to this article to let readers know where the girls will be selling cookies.

Have you bought your Girl Scout cookies yet? Local Girl Scouts are taking orders and selling their famous cookies at locations throughout the area until March. We want to know: What’s your favorite Girl Scout cookie? Do you like the minty-chocolatey taste of Thin Mints or the peanut buttery goodness of Do-si-dos and Tagalongs? Or is Savannah Smiles more your speed? Take our poll and let us know. Girl Scout troops, put your upcoming sales in the comment section of this article to let readers know where the girls will be selling cookies. This article is going onto multiple Patches in the area so take advantage of this opportunity to let everyone know about your sales.

Paula McCarron

9:15 am on Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Love the PB sandwiches but just thought of a great recipe where the Thin Mints would add a great zip. Three cheers for Girl Scouts and their dedicated leaders!   more ›

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