Newburyport: Lisa Cousins of the Thirsty Whale holds her trophy for the Chili Con Carnival that she's won three years in a row. Joining her in the photo are chefs representing the Grog, Purple Onion, Beachcoma, 10 Center Street, Michael's Harborside, Loretta and the Port Tavern who hope to pull home the trophy. Bryan Eaton/Staff Photo

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