Old Harbour Independence celebration a hit

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Old Harbour Independence celebration a hit

Olga Brown Solomon was happy as she rocked to the festival songs being played from the truck parked on the grounds of the Old Harbour Bay Beach. She steadied the kite she held into her hand and she shared on the joy of the moment. “It feels good, I...

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