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What Was Riverhead Like When You Were a Kid?

With Twitter trending #BackWhenIWasAKid, we'd like to know about your experiences growing up locally.

It's time to reminisce. 

Twitter is great for starting some great, random conversations with its trending topics, and for Wednesday a popular topic trending is #BackWhenIWasAKid.

Many of the responses from Twitter folk are sure to crack a smile. Here are a few (not necessarily from Riverhead residents):

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While saying "back when I was a kid" might seem to imply an older demographic of Riverhead residents, this question is open to everyone, old and young.

So, what was it like growing up in the town? Let's talk about it in the comments.

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