In those long ago days before the internet, every town had a town crier who broadcast important news to the people. Oak Bay still has one and he can be seen marching in the Tea Party Parade every year, as above, with his lady.
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I have seen similar people fill that role here.
ReplyDeleteThe Town Crier thing is well known around here in New England.
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