By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org
CONCORD — COVID-19 will not deny June brides their day, the state’s ocean beaches are now places to sunbathe, and sit-down dining can go indoors June 15 after Gov. Chris Sununu lifted bans on these and some other activities on Friday.
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