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Here’s a less-than-alluring Main Street view: the old Banana Republic. Hopefully a new store will soon replace this inelegant sight.

(Photo/Ken Yormark)
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Binky Griptite filled the Levitt Pavilion last night. It was just like old times (except for the pods outlined on the grass).
The WFUV “Boogie Down” host — who has played with Janet Jackson and Amy Winehouse, and backed Sharon Jones with the Dap-Kings — brought his funk and soul to the lawn.
It’s the start of a near-normal summer. On the Levitt bill this week:
- Tuesday, June 29: The Suzanne Sheridan Band
- Wednesday, June 30: Joanne Leeds/Children’s Series launch
- Friday, July 2: The Drew Angus Band.
Click here for details, and to order (free) tickets.

Binky Griptite (Photo/Dan Woog)
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It’s one thing to set up a lemonade stand.
It’s another to add fresh mint.
This young entrepreneur did a booming business yesterday, in the heat along Soundview Drive.

(Photo/Gara Morse)
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Wendy Levy spotted these “Westport … Naturally” poppies somewhere between Burying Hill Beach and Southport.

(Photo/Wendy Levy)
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And finally … on this day in 1855, the Sigma Chi fraternity was founded.