Although this barn was destroyed late Saturday night

Although this barn was destroyed late Saturday night

Up in smoke

Although this barn was destroyed late Saturday night, Oyster River Fire Rescue was able to save an adjacent building.

  • Sep. 18, 2013 11:00 a.m.
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