Governor visits Lake Winnipesaukee islands
NH's Governor and Mrs. Lynch takes a cruise on U.S. Mail Boat, Sophie C.
   

Governor & Mrs. Lynch
Departing Weirs Beach
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Captain Jim Morash
Heading for the islands
This man knows everything about the lake.
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Arriving Bear Island
This happened to be Crazy Hat Day on the island
Our postmaster and skipper came prepared.
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Big turnout to greet the governor.
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Governor greets competition contestant.
Traditional send-off.
Island residents jump from pilings into the water.
Loon Island
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Arriving Beaver Island
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Governor gets to deliver the mail
He is greeted with a T-shirt gift.
Governor & Mrs. Lynch get a moment to enjoy the view.
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Arriving 3 Mile Island
Author, purser and State Rep. Bruce Heald was on board.
Next stop is Birch Island
Great form! Birch Island sen-off.
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Charlene Birchmore of Whitefield, NH celebrated her birthday on board.
Approaching Jolly Island
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Crazy Hat Day here too.
Good bye Jolly.
Ossipee Mountain Range in the distance.
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Returning to Weirs Beach
So long, Governor, hope you enjoyed the cruise. We sure did!