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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Hundreds ride passenger trains to Common Ground Country Fair
The Belfast and Moosehead Lake railroad runs two trains to and from the fair, one from Thorndike and the other from Unity.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2023
Agricultural fair returns to Clinton with new events, continued focus on education
New to the annual Clinton Fair this year was a demolition derby and hammer and frying pan toss that drew thousands. Organizers say that the fair's offerings are expanding each year in an effort to get more people through the gates and educate them on the importance of agriculture and community.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2023
Kids and cows strut their stuff in the show ring at Litchfield Fair
The 3-day Litchfield Fair continues Sunday with more agriculture events and showings.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2023
Windsor Fair draws record crowds to the weeklong event and to the popular women’s fry pan toss
The Windsor Fair expects to attract 100,000 people overall by Monday's close.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Harness racing beating odds, draws big crowds at Skowhegan State Fair
The races are a major feature of the Skowhegan State Fair, the country's longest-operating agricultural fair. It runs through Aug. 19 offering rides, food, livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, live music, shows and exhibits.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
Critters and young handlers show their talents, hard work at Windsor Fair
The fair is back after having to cancel last year — the only time it did so since the first fair in 1888.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2021
Skowhegan hospital reports around 10 inoculations during fair’s first clinic
The hospital's EMS department offered to assist with a vaccine clinic at the Skowhegan State Fair, and a pharmacist reports that around 10 people took advantage of the free clinic during its first session over the weekend.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2021
Fairs and festivals go on with few restrictions, but organizers are ready to change on the fly
Organizers of Maine's seasonal fairs and festivals are watching COVID cases and guidance closely.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2021
Pittston Fair in full swing on opening day, crowds expected to rise over the weekend
The Pittston Fair returned Thursday in full-gear, giving participants a sense of community.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2021
Volunteers don’t miss a beat, as Pittston fair returns after pandemic pauses it for a year
Most volunteers from previous years are back and have dedicated much time to reopening the fair for this year, a fair official said.
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