By James Anderson
My wife Barb and I were honored to be invited by varsity basketball Coach Sedgwick Saunders to attend the Fryeburg boys basketball farewell banquet at Merlino’s Steak House. The prime rib dinner, that was accompanied by a variety of sides was most generous, and very much appreciated.
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