Obamas head for Martha's Vineyard along northeast coast

President Barack Obama left the White House today to begin a nine-day vacation at Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. The presidential dog Bo will be going along on the trip also.

A local brewery has whipped up a batch of 'Ale to the Chief,' and a Mexican restaurant will be serving an

Martha's Vineyard

'Obamarita.' The Farmer's Market will be selling a 'Beefy Bobama biscuit' and the bakery said they would try to send a gift of the biscuits to Bo.

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New York Times - Jeff Zeleny

WASHINGTON - President Obama strode across the South Lawn of the White House shortly after lunchtime on Friday, climbed the steps to Marine One and officially opened his nine-day August vacation.

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