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Plymouth Adapts to Wal-Mart

By Shannon Mullen on Friday, July 25, 2003.

When Wal-mart built a super center in Plymouth, almost one year ago, residents there were of two minds about its arrival.

Some welcomed the added convenience of having the store nearby. Others worried Wal-mart's presence would decimate downtown businesses.

A few months shy of the Wal-mart's first anniversary, the store has an undeniable presence in Plymouth.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Shannon Mullen has this story on how one town is trying to build its tax base while retaining its traditional character.

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