FRYEBURG, Maine — Fryeburg is one of only 10 towns in the country selected to participate in a new Main Street revitalization program focused on outdoor recreation.
The Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission announced last week it will work closely with the town and consultants from the Environmental Protection Agency to create a plan to improve outdoor recreation opportunities in Fryeburg.
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