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Lincoln Pool Drain Drama Unfolds | Wilmington News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again—this time for more repairs after algae and peeling paint exposed botched work. Blame’s being thrown around: the president points to vandals, but critics say the fixes were shoddy. A former Olympic canoeist, David Hearn, is facing charges for allegedly damaging the pool, claiming he was just inspecting the peeling sealant when told to stop. Three others also face misdemeanor charges for allegedly stealing paint. Despite the pool’s closure for the July Fourth fireworks, the administration isn’t seeking new bids—just rehiring the same…
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