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Jazmyn Washington, right, feeds her son Takoda Belcher, 1, an Italian ice as they sit with her sister Amalyah Harkness and her dog Max, all of New London, at Rita's on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in New London. A crowd gathered at the restaurant chain, which opened for the season earlier this month, for the first day of spring as temperatures hit the low 50s. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

A taste of spring at Rita's

Diane Maran, dressed as Raggedy Ann, waves a noisemaker during a Purim Celebration at Beth El on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Waterford. The event included megillah reading, a hamentaschen bake-off, face painting and talent showcases. The Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Scroll of Esther. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

Celebrating Purim in Waterford

The Westerly Morris Men, a traditional English folk dancing group, marks the rising of the sun Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the first day of spring, atop Lantern Hill in North Stonington. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Dancers greet first day of spring

Rita Wagener demonstrates traditional dance moves during a presentation on the fashions and dance of Africa on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the New London Senior Center. Wagener, originally from Uganda, created her show to share her native country's culture. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

Moved by culture in New London

Barbara Lynch, right, of Norwich and instructor Marcia Gipstein work on a pose Tuesday, March 19, 2019, during a Gallery Yoga session in the McKee Gallery, featuring the art of Emil Carlsen, at Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London. The classes continue on the first and third Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. in March, April and May. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

Poses among paintings in New London

Wheeler High School seniors, from left, Caleb Ellis, Finn Steele and Liam Patrick celebrate a correct answer in a game of

Money games in New London

Crews unload road salt from the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Asian Majesty Monday, March 18, 2019 at State Pier in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Unloading the salt

Custom House Maritime Museum docent Traci Boiselle and her guest, blocked from view, stop Saturday, March 16, 2019, to take photos of New London Harbor Light after going to the top of the lighthouse during a tour. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Light up close in New London

Lambs in the barn at Sankow's Beaver Brook Farm in Lyme Friday, March 15, 2019. The first lambs this season were born the last week of February and more will arrive through the end of May. So far the farm has over 100 lambs. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Lambing season

Petty officer third class Collin Miller gives his wife Ashley a dip as they enjoy the traditional first kiss upon the return of the U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) to the navy submarine base in Groton, Conn., following a six-month deployment Friday, March 15, 2019. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Warm homecoming for Providence

Jack Perch, 4, of New London, takes his turn touching an American toad held by head educator Steve Sarnoski of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center as Sarnoski walked around the room with the toad during the Awesome Amphibians event at the Public Library of New London Thursday, March 14, 2019. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Awesome amphibians

Caroline Cleary, 6, of Stonington plays with her dog Hitch, a 5-month-old cockapoo, on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at DuBois Beach in Stonington. Last week she was making snowmen, Cleary said, but Wednesday she was

Beach buddies in Stonington

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