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Nothing against Walgreens, but downtown can do better

When Borders filed for bankruptcy and moved out of its flagship store on the corner of School and Washington streets last year, many residents hoped a dynamic retailer or forward-thinking business would move into the location. Instead, Walgreens has announced plans to open up a new 24,000-square-foot mega-store in the space by next fall, a disappointing development.

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