Second annual fly-over a soaring success

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Falling ping pong balls are harder to see in real life than in a photograph. Fortunately, watchers had their cell phones out to take videos or snap a picture. If they didn’t, they were likely pointing at the plane. Photos by Matthew Wilson

by Matthew Wilson

DERBY — After Derby’s Independence Day Parade eyes were on the sky following the Independence Day Parade, as the Newport Rotary Club held its second Lindy Palin Fly-Over. The endeavor saw thousands of ping pong balls flung from above, an amusing spectacle that raised money for the philanthropic organization in a creative and interactive way…

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