DARTMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Thrill-seekers in southeastern Massachusetts are in mourning.
Demolition crews on Wednesday started tearing down the crumbling roller coaster known as the Comet that was a centerpiece of the long-closed Lincoln Park in Dartmouth.
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Spectators included the nostalgic fans who grew up riding the Comet and other attractions at the amusement park that closed in 1987 after more than a century in business. The Comet was built in the 1940s.
The site is being cleared for a development that includes single-family homes, apartments and commercial space.
The fir wood used for the coaster will be used to make Adirondack chairs that will be sold for charity.
