Two hundred eighty-four years is plenty of time for something to go out of style or be swept under the rug of history.

The North Country Chorus sings Handel's Messiah at their annual holiday concerts on Dec. 5, 6 and 7. The Friday concert is at Wells River Congregational Church at 7:30 p.m.

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