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Artist Michael Grimaldi has created Cassie the Sea Serpent to engage families visiting the Cape Ann Museum. Visitors can see him at work in the coming weeks as he paints more images of the serpent in the galleries. (Courtesy Cape Ann Museum)[i-Artist Michael Grimaldi has created Cassie the Sea Serpent to engage families visiting the Cape Ann Museum. Visitors can see him at work in the coming weeks as he paints more images of the serpent in the galleries. (Courtesy Cape Ann Museum)]

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