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Irene’s Lasting Mark on Wilmington | Montpelier News
When Tropical Storm Irene slammed into Wilmington in 2011, it unleashed chaos—mud swallowed businesses, propane tanks threatened explosions, and a flower tub floated through Bartleby’s Books. The Deerfield River surged, burying homes and jazz clubs under water, leaving cleanup that took months. Yet amid the wreckage, community spirit rose: neighbors helped each other rebuild. Even new spots like Alpenglow Bistro still see flood marks on buildings as a reminder of Irene’s fury. Survivors like Eileen Lombardo recall thinking it was just rain—until the river turned violent, forcing evacuations…
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