Story by Colin W. Sargent

August 8, 1969

Hey, today’s the grand opening for the Maine Mall. Wanna check it out?” Tommy Casasa was an icebreaker, a risk-taker, full of fun. He loved to go and do.

“Why?” I asked. “It’s all the way in South Portland.”

“It’s just around the corner! Come on! Years from now, you’ll be able to say you were there on the first day!”

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