This gallery includes photos from several "Once Upon a Fryeburg" events celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary with the town, including Chalk the Trail, Friday night's celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center, and Saturday's community jamboree with fireworks.
Jim Lalton of Waterboro draws a flag, with his grandson Nolan behind him, at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jim and Elaine Lalton of Waterboro stand with their grandson Nolan by their pair of flag drawings at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Ken Eckhardt of Bartlett creates a castle and dragon drawing with pastels he brought at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Ken Eckhardt of Bartlett creates a castle and dragon drawing with pastels he brought at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Meredith Leone of Conway and son Thaddeus Cabot, 6, color an ocean scene at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Meredith Leone of Conway and son Thaddeus Cabot, 6, color an ocean scene at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Interactive games are drawn along the trail at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
People check out the tents and tables at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Bridgton Community Band, under the direction of Steven Sweetsir, plays patriotic tunes during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the Fryeburg-Lovell Memorial VFW Post 6783 Color Guard (from left) Jeff Blake, Doug Hamilton and Gene Lord stand at attention during the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Aeris Swift from the Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company jumps to "Rules of Beautiful" during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Dancers (from left) Brooke Merrill, Maja Stanley, Sienna Hopler, Sofia Ponteau, Abby Davis and Adrianne Foster from the Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company form a kick line to "Anchors Aweigh" during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Daisy Smith from the Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company dances to Elvis Presley's "Trouble" during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mabel Gouzie, 5, of Bridgton smiles while getting her face painted by Daecia Dow during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Circus hula hooper and local dance instructor Nettie Loops (Nettie Gentempo) twirls a pair of hoops while the Bridgton Community Band plays a tune during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Circus hula hooper and local dance instructor Nettie Loops (Nettie Gentempo) twirls a pair of hoops while the Bridgton Community Band plays a tune during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Circus hula hooper and local dance instructor Nettie Loops (Nettie Gentempo) twirls a pair of hoops while the Bridgton Community Band plays a tune during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mike Davis of the Fryeburg Historical Society gives a history of Bradley Park then reads the Declaration of Independence during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the Fryeburg Area Rotary (from left) Vic Rollins, Fran Dooan, Laura Riggs-Mitchell, Ron and Patti Smith and Ron Briggs serve free slices of cake during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Ron and Patti Smith of the Fryeburg Area Rotary slice and serve pieces of cake during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Families enjoy a variety of bouncy houses and obstacle courses during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kids enjoy a round of laser tag during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Maine-based cover band Bad Habit performs rock hits during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Bridgton Community Band, under the direction of Steven Sweetsir, plays patriotic tunes during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Aeris Swift from the Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company jumps to "Rules of Beautiful" during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Daisy Smith from the Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company dances to Elvis Presley's "Trouble" during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Face-painter Daecia Dow gives Violet Gouzie, 7, of Bridgton a pink cat face during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Face-painter Daecia Dow gives Violet Gouzie, 7, of Bridgton a pink cat face during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Circus hula hooper and local dance instructor Nettie Loops (Nettie Gentempo) rolls a hoop across her shoulders while the Bridgton Community Band plays a tune during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mike Davis of the Fryeburg Historical Society gives a history of Bradley Park then reads the Declaration of Independence during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The strawberry pie took first place in a pie tasting contest during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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Jim Lalton of Waterboro draws a flag, with his grandson Nolan behind him, at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jim and Elaine Lalton of Waterboro stand with their grandson Nolan by their pair of flag drawings at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Ken Eckhardt of Bartlett creates a castle and dragon drawing with pastels he brought at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Ken Eckhardt of Bartlett creates a castle and dragon drawing with pastels he brought at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Meredith Leone of Conway and son Thaddeus Cabot, 6, color an ocean scene at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Meredith Leone of Conway and son Thaddeus Cabot, 6, color an ocean scene at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Interactive games are drawn along the trail at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
People check out the tents and tables at the annual "Chalk the Trail" at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Fryeburg Visitor Info Center on June 22. In addition to families using provided chalk to decorate the paved path, the event, which was held by the Town of Fryeburg, Fryeburg Recreation Department, the Mountain Division Alliance, and the Fryeburg Bicycle, Walkways & Trail Commitee, included food trucks, facepainting, and free bicycle helmets from the Mt. Washington Valley Bicycling Club and the Fryeburg Police Department. It was also the first event of "Once Upon a Fryeburg," the town's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Bridgton Community Band, under the direction of Steven Sweetsir, plays patriotic tunes during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the Fryeburg-Lovell Memorial VFW Post 6783 Color Guard (from left) Jeff Blake, Doug Hamilton and Gene Lord stand at attention during the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Aeris Swift from the Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company jumps to "Rules of Beautiful" during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Dancers (from left) Brooke Merrill, Maja Stanley, Sienna Hopler, Sofia Ponteau, Abby Davis and Adrianne Foster from the Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company form a kick line to "Anchors Aweigh" during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Daisy Smith from the Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company dances to Elvis Presley's "Trouble" during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mabel Gouzie, 5, of Bridgton smiles while getting her face painted by Daecia Dow during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Circus hula hooper and local dance instructor Nettie Loops (Nettie Gentempo) twirls a pair of hoops while the Bridgton Community Band plays a tune during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Circus hula hooper and local dance instructor Nettie Loops (Nettie Gentempo) twirls a pair of hoops while the Bridgton Community Band plays a tune during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Circus hula hooper and local dance instructor Nettie Loops (Nettie Gentempo) twirls a pair of hoops while the Bridgton Community Band plays a tune during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mike Davis of the Fryeburg Historical Society gives a history of Bradley Park then reads the Declaration of Independence during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the Fryeburg Area Rotary (from left) Vic Rollins, Fran Dooan, Laura Riggs-Mitchell, Ron and Patti Smith and Ron Briggs serve free slices of cake during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Ron and Patti Smith of the Fryeburg Area Rotary slice and serve pieces of cake during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Families enjoy a variety of bouncy houses and obstacle courses during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kids enjoy a round of laser tag during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Maine-based cover band Bad Habit performs rock hits during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fireworks burst over the crowds spread around the fields and parking lots during the Fryeburg Community Jamboree at the recreation department fields on June 27. The final installment in the town's "Once Upon a Fryeburg" celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event included food trucks, an adult beer tent, bouncy houses and laser tag for kids and live music before the 20-minute fireworks show. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Bridgton Community Band, under the direction of Steven Sweetsir, plays patriotic tunes during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Aeris Swift from the Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company jumps to "Rules of Beautiful" during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Daisy Smith from the Tina Titzer's Act One Dance Company dances to Elvis Presley's "Trouble" during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Face-painter Daecia Dow gives Violet Gouzie, 7, of Bridgton a pink cat face during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Face-painter Daecia Dow gives Violet Gouzie, 7, of Bridgton a pink cat face during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Circus hula hooper and local dance instructor Nettie Loops (Nettie Gentempo) rolls a hoop across her shoulders while the Bridgton Community Band plays a tune during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mike Davis of the Fryeburg Historical Society gives a history of Bradley Park then reads the Declaration of Independence during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The strawberry pie took first place in a pie tasting contest during the "Once Upon a Fryeburg" community celebration at the David and Doris Hastings Community Center in Fryeburg on June 26. Part of Fryeburg's weeklong celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, the event was moved to the recreation center from Bradley Park due to weather concerns and included music and dance performances, a pie contest, historical readings, free cake and frozen treats, and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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