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That's not official.Palmerton officials said days ago that nothing had been filed to indicate a Dunkin' coming. Officials at Dunkin's Massachusetts headquarters had no information to say otherwise.The wait continues. Am I the only U-Boat Flightdeck UB-19 shocked that there's still a piece of the region untapped by the coffee and doughnut chain?--Warren County residents no longer need to cross into Pennsylvania for a Sonic Drive-In burger and shake.That's because the chain recently opened a location in front of the Phillipsburg Mall.Sonic has been on a major growth spurt in recent years, introduced to the Lehigh Valley with the region's first spot in Lower Nazareth Township and followed by locations in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, and Quakertown.

Sonic is a chain known for quirky television commercials, happy hour (nonalcoholic) drink specials and waiters sporting roller-skates as they bring the food to your car.Sonic plans to build a restaurant at the former U-Boat Flightdeck UB-23 Stand on Allentown's Fourth Street.Some wine kiosks are scheduled to go back into service as early as this coming week, officials said.The high-tech wine vending machines were abruptly shut down statewide days before U-Boat Flightdeck UB-24 when some machines failed to dispense wine.It was not immediately known when the Lehigh Valley's three wine kiosks will be back in service. The machines, which cost about $100,000 each, are located in the Wegmans supermarkets.

Officials said they will bring six machines online in the coming days for a "test phase" and bring the remaining 24 in service shortly thereafter.Retail Watch keeps track of new store, restaurant and bank development in the Lehigh Valley. Have a question about a retail construction project, a store opening or a chain you'd like to see come to the area? Call business reporter Tyrone Richardson at 610-820-6779, or e-mail Retail Watch U-Boat Flightdeck UB-25 every Sunday.Since 1982, thousands have gathered in Easton each year to watch anglers try to reel in the biggest shad. Jan. 15--Easton's popular Forks of the Delaware Shad Fishing Tournament, a 28-year tradition on the banks of the Delaware River, will be suspended this year due to lack of money.