FRYEBURG, Maine — I’ll be the first to admit that I truly miss seeing Sut and Margaret Marshall’s horse-drawn wagons display at the Fryeburg Fair, which always was something to look forward to.
As we reported, the Marshalls auctioned off their collection at the fairgrounds in June 2025, as it was just time for them to pass on their prized collection to other enthusiasts.
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