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Beachcomber, June 28

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Ellen and Chuck Scarborough with Beth Stern at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center cocktail party.

Ellen and Chuck Scarborough with Beth Stern at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center cocktail party.

Laura Danforth and Stan Glinka at the Rogers Memorial Library Foundation concert.

Laura Danforth and Stan Glinka at the Rogers Memorial Library Foundation concert.

authorStaff Writer on Jun 26, 2018
It’s strawberry picking season—how nice! This is one of the reasons I love being out here in the summer, great fun for the entire family. While at a friend’s house... more

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