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Photo: Rolling with the sunflowers

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August 21, 2025August 23, 2025

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Gene Madru, visiting family from Pennsylvania works on painting the wall of Smith Class and Mirror and the NiteOwl Tattoo in Northampton. "I retired eight years ago and I cant stand it," said Madru, about working on the building. Staff Photo/Carol Lollis
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