Howdy neighbor!
Did I see you at the Fryeburg Fair last week? I always say there’s something in it for everyone, and I firmly believe you can find anything you’re looking for there amid the marvelous sights, sounds, and aromas of the largest fair in Maine, and for my money, the best fair in all New England.
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