Essex: Brook Soininen, 3, of Ipswich waits for her pony ride at the Essex Clam Fest at Memorial Park Saturday. The Clam Fest offered a variety of children's activities and games as well as plenty of clam chowder to sample. Also pictured is Katie Spanos who lead the pony around the park. Mary Muckenhoupt/Gloucester Daily Times

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