New Sharon celebrates Prince Baker Day

Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Tom Ward prepares to get dunked on Saturday after Adam Meng of New Sharon hits the target at Prince Baker Day in New Sharon. Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols, center, watches after being dunked several times. The second annual festival mixed the town’s history with a variety of activities, ending with a street dance. The township of New Sharon was granted to Prince Baker by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1791.

Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols takes his grandson, Jameson Nichols, 3, of Wilton down an inflatable waterslide Saturday during the second annual Prince Baker Day in New Sharon. The second annual festival mixed the town’s history with a variety of activities, ending with a street dance. The township of New Sharon was granted to Prince Baker by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1791.

Franklin County Deputy Brian McCormick shows Rachel Maxim, seated, and Emma Zimmerschied how to turn on the lights and siren in his patrol car Saturday at Prince Baker Day in New Sharon. The car was open for festival-goers to try out the front and back seats. Members of New Sharon Fire Department gave children rides in a firetruck. The second annual festival mixed the town’s history with a variety of activities, ending with a street dance. The township of New Sharon was granted to Prince Baker by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1791.

Whoopie pie judges Pam Griswold, Heather Meng and David Dill prepare to taste-test the sweets Saturday at Prince Baker Day in New Sharon. Ann Kump won first place for a blueberry whoopie pie; Cindy Lilja, second place, and best brownie; and Melissa Letart, third place. The second annual festival mixed the town’s history with a variety of activities, ending with a street dance. The township of New Sharon was granted to Prince Baker by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1791.

Jameson Nichols, 3, of Wilton slides down a smaller inflatable waterslide Saturday at Prince Baker Day in New Sharon.  A bounce house and larger waterslide were available for children. The second annual festival mixed the town’s history with a variety of activities, ending with a street dance. The township of New Sharon was granted to Prince Baker by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1791.

New Sharon Fire Chief John Welch grills hot dogs donated by Sandy River General Store on Saturday at Prince Baker Day in New Sharon. The second annual festival mixed the town’s history with a variety of activities, ending with a street dance. The township of New Sharon was granted to Prince Baker by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1791.