The Y Explosion

All over the state, towns are expanding their YMCAs to meet a soaring new demand. Image subjects: Dave Thompson seated next to the Y pool. Location: Freeport

All over the state, towns are expanding their YMCAs to meet a soaring new demand.
Image subjects: Dave Thompson seated next to the Y pool.

Location: Freeport

By: Jeff Clark
and Worth Mathewson

Photography by: Randy Ury

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