BERLIN — The Androscoggin River was set on fire last Saturday as a modified RiverFire attracted a solid crowd to enjoy food concessions and outdoor entertainment.
RiverFire was canceled last year because of COVID-19, and this year’s version eliminated some components because of the pandemic.
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