Olivia Sweet, 2, and her big sister,  Peyton Sweet, 4, were among those who brought their favorite stuffed animals to Waddington Beach on Friday for Homecoming’s annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Olivia and her sister live in Washington, D.C., but were in town visiting family for the weekend. The event schedule is on page A3 (Fairchild Photo)

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