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Preparing for the big bang in New London

A crew from Garden State Fireworks loads fireworks shells Friday on a barge in New London, getting ready for the planned extravaganza tonight during Sailfest.
A crew from Garden State Fireworks loads fireworks shells Friday on a barge in New London, getting ready for the planned extravaganza tonight during Sailfest.

Published July 12. 2014 12:08AM | Updated July 12. 2014 11:44PM

A crew from Garden State Fireworks loads fireworks shells Friday on a barge in New London, getting ready for the planned extravaganza tonight during Sailfest.

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