During this time the climate was a mixture of two different seasons , a dry season and a shorter rainy season .
The climate during this time was a mixture of two different seasons , rainy seasons and a shorter dry season .

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no

In February 1846 , Wilmington was founded as a township by combining parts of Neshannock Township in Lawrence County with parts of the Lackawannock Township at Mercer County .
Wilmington was established as a township in February 1846 by combining parts of Neshannock Township in Lawrence County with parts of Lackawannock Township in Mercer County .

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yes

16 April 1984 -- became adult contemporary WCGY , music of the 1960s and 1970s with 25 % current music .
April 16 , 1984 - became adult current WCGY , 1960s ' and 1970s ' music with 25 % contemporary music .

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no

The trail starts in Bamfield near the Barkley Sound and runs south to Port Renfrew at Port San Juan Bay .
The trail starts at Bamfield near Barkley Sound and runs south to Port Renfrew on Port San Juan Bay .

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yes