FRYEBURG, Maine — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to play out, the Fryeburg Fair is going virtual, with its exhibits, contests and demos available only online.
But the upside is that in addition to avoiding the traffic and enjoying the fair from the comfort of your couch, you also will be able to learn more about the fair and its people than you would in an ordinary year.
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