THIS YOUNG LADY appeared to be enjoying a leisurely pony ride August 1 at the fair. Children also had the opportunity to visit more animals at the petting zoo, with a variety of farm animals also on display in the barn area.
Staff photo/Kathy McCarty
Staff photo/Kathy McCarty
LITTLE MISS PRESQUE ISLE 2009 Molly Kingsbury kept dry at the fair July 31, using a colorful umbrella. This marked one of Kingsbury’s first appearances as royalty, since replacing Taylor Hedrich, who was named Little Miss Potato Queen.
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FAIR OFFICIALS and fictional characters were on hand July 31 to welcome visitors on the first day of the Northern Maine Fair. Pictured, at left, is Kevin McCartney, Northern Maine Fair Association vice president; and at right, Andy LeBlanc, president. Opening-day showers were replaced with plenty of blue skies and sunshine as fair week continued, resulting in hundreds turning out to check out the numerous festivities offered at this year’s event.
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FOOD SERVERS like Debbie Rafford and Connie Guntrum, pictured here serving sausage and hamburgers, saw business pick up at the fair as the weather improved. Here, the pair wait on customers on August 1. Vendors were kept busy throughout the week, serving customers their favorite fair treats, from sausages to onion rings, dough boys, shaved ice, cotton candy and fair fries.
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STANDING ROOM ONLY — Clear skies August 1 caused the fairgrounds to fill in quickly, as folks ventured out to enjoy one of the few dry days we’ve had this summer. The weather continued to be favorable throughout the week, as fairgoers turned out to have fun and check out some of their favorite activities, from exhibits set up in the various halls, rides on the midway, to performances by a variety of entertainers, harness racing, a demolition derby, 4-H baby beef competition, a car show, chimpanzee act, food vendors and so much more.
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“SLACKWIRE SAM” Johnson is pictured being handed props by an audience volunteer identified as “Jennifer” during a show at the Northern Maine Fair Aug. 1.
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DRAGON TALE — These youngsters will have some tall tales to tell when school starts shortly. Here, the children appeared to be enjoying their ride on Saturday, Aug. 1, riding one of many children’s rides at the Northern Maine Fair.
Staff photo/Kathy McCarty
UMBRELLAS of all colors, including clear, were in use opening day at the fair, as pictured here with Miss Presque Isle 2009 Haley Johnston.
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GONE MUDDING — A little mud added to the fun of ATV drag racing in front of the grandstand July 31 at the fair.
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THIS YOUNGSTER’S stroller was equipped with a rain cover, allowing her to stay relatively dry as she and her family enjoyed the ATV drag races in front of the grandstand.
