Mac Steel’s Tyrannosaurus Rex, T-Rextroyer, donned a festive holiday look as he watched over Route 7 in Rutland on Friday, Dec. 13, accompanied by others.
By James Kent
On December 18, 2024
Holiday spirit shines at Mac Steel

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