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By: Robert Washburn | February 7, 2018

Heartfelt welcome for local refugees
Refugees coming to Northumberland County
Catching up with Better Together as first refugee families arrive
Refugee crisis one of many issues addressed by Liberal candidate
Many calls during racism discussion

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