New Eagle in Essex

MIKE SPRINGER/Staff photo
Second-graders, from left, Melanie Earl, Saskia Arnason and Halle Bouchie play during recess Thursday at the Eagle's Nest playground at Essex Elementary School. The carved wooden eagle at the top of the playground was recently replaced by sculptor Bob Brophy, 85, who carved the original about 30 years ago.

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