Features

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  The Patterdale Hall Diaries | My kingdom for a horse

  
  
  

  Bob had his traditional Midsummer Party out at the Hall. This year, the theme was “The Trojan Horse,” so he and his friends built one at home, dressed as horses and paraded it around town. Then the horse was transported to Patterdale Hall, and there was a feast of roast turkey and mushroom risotto. Much fun.

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  Shifts, expansions and evictions at Millworks Business Park

  
  
  

  Of the 11 current businesses sited at the Millworks Business Center in the northern part of town, most are doing well, owner and landlord Allison Moody told the News last week. But some, she said, are poised to move elsewhere in the coming months and a couple left recently under less-than-favorable circumstances.

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  Four thought

  
  
  

  Villagers didn’t let the oppressive heat reign over their parade on July 4.  The lively train wound down Xenia Avenue by crowds that coalesced along the shadows of trees and awnings, waiting for the Sea Dogs’ Super Soakers — though kids were quick to dart out and nab tossed candy before it melted to the road.

Village Council

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  Village Council approves building permit fee hikes