LITTLETON — Main Street in Littleton is a vibrant array of storefronts, arguably among the nicest in the state, which seems to have it all.
The street is lined with small boutiques, an amazing candy counter, stately buildings, a classic diner and a back side facing the Ammonoosuc River.
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