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Beachcomber, July 2

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Arlette Gordon and Lois Pope at the Lady in Red Gala.

Arlette Gordon and Lois Pope at the Lady in Red Gala.

Grace Meigher, Jack Lynch and Susan Cowie at the J. McLaughlin store event.

Grace Meigher, Jack Lynch and Susan Cowie at the J. McLaughlin store event.

Alex Littlefield on Jun 30, 2020
It’s hard to believe that it is already July 2. By now, I’d typically be writing my sixth “Beachcomber” column, instead of the first one of the season. But this... more

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