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Sprucing up for the season

April 19, 2016 12:00 am • Last Updated: April 19, 2016 7:45 pm

Mellisa Esteves of New London, an employee of Action Amusements and Vending Company, applies a fresh coat of paint to a Shieft roller coaster built in the 1960's, at Ocean Beach Park in New London, Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Mellisa is working with Jeff Mullen, owner of Action Amusements, as they prepare for the opening of the season. (Tim Martin/The Day)
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Mellisa Esteves of New London, an employee of Action Amusements and Vending Company, applies a fresh coat of paint to a Shieft roller coaster built in the 1960's, at Ocean Beach Park in New London, Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Mellisa is working with Jeff Mullen, owner of Action Amusements, as they prepare for the opening of the season.

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