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Area Memorial Day Services Are Set

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Members of the Chelberg & Battle Post 388 American Legion Auxiliary

Members of the Chelberg & Battle Post 388 American Legion Auxiliary "planted" a field of poppies on Sunday in front of the World War I monument on Main Street and Jermain Avenue in preparation for Memorial Day. COURTESY CATHY SANTACROCE WORWETZ

authorStaff Writer on May 20, 2024
East Hampton A short Memorial Day “Lost at Sea” service will be held at Main Beach in East Hampton Village at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 27, hosted by the... more

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