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Piano man

October 05, 2017 12:00 am • Last Updated: October 05, 2017 6:47 pm

"Sarge," a New London resident and Vietnam veteran, plays a piano in the cafe portion of Fiddleheads Cooperative Grocery in New London during the afternoon on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. He said he randomly stops in to say hello to friends and play the piano. He does not read music but plays by ear, with a bluesy edge. (Tim Martin/The Day)
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New London — "Sarge," a New London resident and Vietnam veteran, plays a piano in the cafe portion of Fiddleheads Cooperative Grocery in New London during the afternoon on Thursday.

He said he randomly stops in to say hello to friends and play the piano. He does not read music but plays by ear, with a bluesy edge.

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