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Rainy first day of school | Slideshow

Students arrived for their first day of the new school year at Crestwood Elementary in Covington this morning outfitted with raincoats and umbrellas.

By Katherine Smith • August 29, 2013 7:09 pm

Ava Bartnes arrives at Crestwood Elementary school in Covington for her first day of Kindergarten Aug. 29.

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