By Barbara Tetreault and Kirstan Knowlton
ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY — Prom night — it’s one night some remember long after their high school days are over. Dressed in semi-formal attire, prom night is a magical evening full of dancing and socializing as students take a major step toward adulthood.
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