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THE MAPLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT was in step during the 20th annual Mapleton Daze Parade held June 28.
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SERVING AS GRAND MARSHAL during the Mapleton Daze Parade was the family of Merlyn Buck, who was the first president of the Mapleton Daze committee. Pictured in the wagon, being driven by Chad Putnam, are, from left: Melissa Arndt, Andy Buck and Linda Hubbard.
SERVING AS GRAND MARSHAL during the Mapleton Daze Parade was the family of Merlyn Buck, who was the first president of the Mapleton Daze committee. Pictured in the wagon, being driven by Chad Putnam, are, from left: Melissa Arndt, Andy Buck and Linda Hubbard.
Staff photo/Scott Mitchell JohnsonDEBBIE’S DAYCARE featured a safari theme in this year’s annual parade.
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SAMMY BOULIER enjoys her pony ride at this year’s Mapleton Daze.
SAMMY BOULIER enjoys her pony ride at this year’s Mapleton Daze.
Staff photo/Scott Mitchell JohnsonMICKEY AND MINNIE MOUSE were popular among the children who lined this year’s parade route in Mapleton.
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A BIKE PARADE led the Mapleton Daze Parade through town. Children decorated their bikes, trikes, strollers and wagons and had a good time being part of the event. Thirty helmets were also donated by Aroostook Emergency Medical Services.
A BIKE PARADE led the Mapleton Daze Parade through town. Children decorated their bikes, trikes, strollers and wagons and had a good time being part of the event. Thirty helmets were also donated by Aroostook Emergency Medical Services.
Staff photo/Scott Mitchell JohnsonKIDS OF ALL AGES enjoyed looking for prizes in the Giant Haystack, sponsored by the Presque Isle Rotary Club.
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BROOKE CHASE, 11, of Mapleton, holds on for dear life as she gives the Bungee Bull a try.
BROOKE CHASE, 11, of Mapleton, holds on for dear life as she gives the Bungee Bull a try.
Photo courtesy of VoscarTHE HAYSTACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY hosted its annual Homemade Pie and Ice Cream Sale June 28 as part of the annual Mapleton Daze festivities. Here, six-year-old Keegan Leslie French offers her great-grandmother, Myrna Gardner, some of her ice cream. Gardner is the secretary/treasurer of the historical society.
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CASSANDRA BUCK, left, and Reggie Mountain were among the many “combatants” who tried the inflatable jousting activity, a new event at this year’s Mapleton Daze.
CASSANDRA BUCK, left, and Reggie Mountain were among the many “combatants” who tried the inflatable jousting activity, a new event at this year’s Mapleton Daze.
Staff photo/Scott Mitchell JohnsonADRIAN HAGERSTROM, also known as the Supreme Court Jester, performed juggling tricks along the June 28 parade route. The director of Baptist Park, Hagerstrom presented a program the following day at the Mapleton United Baptist Church.
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MISS MAPLETON 2008 Hannah Cheney was one of the many queens who rode in this year’s Mapleton Daze Parade.
MISS MAPLETON 2008 Hannah Cheney was one of the many queens who rode in this year’s Mapleton Daze Parade.
Contributed photo/Melissa WilcoxBEST ANTIQUE — A 1947 hay loader won “Best Antique” float at Saturday’s Mapleton Daze Parade. Taking part in the display, from left, were Alan Wilcox, Joan Stevens, Richard Wilcox and Peter Wilcox. Peter Wilcox said the equipment, was restored with original parts except for the wood, and the project took about one year to complete. The tractor, and the hayer, both belonged to their father, Roy Wilcox.
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS, a tutoring business owned by Christa Galipeau, originally from Mapleton, was one of the many floats that appeared in this year’s Mapleton Daze Parade. Below, the Mapleton Alumni entered this “Sisters of Community Spirit” float in the parade.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS, a tutoring business owned by Christa Galipeau, originally from Mapleton, was one of the many floats that appeared in this year’s Mapleton Daze Parade. Below, the Mapleton Alumni entered this “Sisters of Community Spirit” float in the parade.
Staff photo/Scott Mitchell JohnsonLOGAN JOHNSON, originally from Mapleton, was all smiles as he revved his dirt bike along the parade route.
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CELESTE JOHNSON, left, formerly of Mapleton, and Zachary Forbes of Castle Hill, squared off in the Watermelon Eating Contest held during the 20th annual Mapleton Daze. Johnson won the 13 and older category.
CELESTE JOHNSON, left, formerly of Mapleton, and Zachary Forbes of Castle Hill, squared off in the Watermelon Eating Contest held during the 20th annual Mapleton Daze. Johnson won the 13 and older category.
