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'Allen McButterpants' To Make Prediction on Groundhog Day

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'Allen McButterpants,' the resident groundhog at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center. COURTESY EVELYN ALEXANDER WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER

'Allen McButterpants,' the resident groundhog at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center. COURTESY EVELYN ALEXANDER WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER

authorStaff Writer on Jan 27, 2025
The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays is hosting a Groundhog Day party on Sunday, February 2. The center is located at 228 W. Montauk Highway. Resident groundhog,... more

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