BERLIN — The mood was upbeat Thursday night as the Northland Restaurant and Dairy Bar served its last customers and closed after more than six decades of service. For the past month, since co-owners Joanne and Peter Roy announced they were closing the popular restaurant, it has been jammed with customers.
Patrons came to enjoy one last favorite meal at the Northland, known for its fried fish, chicken fingers and handmade pies. But they also came to say goodbye to a place that has been an institution and a staff many consider part of the family.
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