There’s more to do in this scenic mountain town than its annual agricultural fair, including candlepin bowling, sampling tasty local brews, and seeking out a covered bridge.
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Tractor-trailer truck carrying seed potatoes crashes in Fryeburg
The driver and a passenger were not injured, but police closed Bridgton Road for several hours.
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Tractor trailer catches fire in Fryeburg
FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Fire Department responded Tuesday afternoon to a tractor-trailer that caught fire on West Fryeburg Road. Crews responded to the fire around 3:30 p.m. Deputy Fire Chief Chett Charette said the engulfed tractor-trailer was close to a building on Green Thumb Farms, and crews pushed the burning vehicle away from the building. […]
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Fryeburg structure fire involves explosions
FRYEBURG— The Fryeburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday night at a two car garage at 17 Heather Circle in Fryeburg. According to WGME, one unidentified person suffered second-degree burns to his head and arms. Fryeburg Fire Chief Andrew Dufresne said the fire involved multiple explosions.Maine state fire marshals are investigation the cause of the fire, which […]
Posted inFootball, sj-web, Varsity Maine
H.S. football: Fryeburg 'cracked down' to reach first state title game
The Fryeburg Academy football team celebrates after winning the Class C South championship against Leavitt in Turner on Saturday evening. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy football program has been good in recent years, with four straight trips to the Class C South semifinals. But the Raiders figured going into this season that […]
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C South football final: Fryeburg grinds to first regional title with win over Leavitt
Fryeburg Academy’s Caleb Bowes is taken down by Leavitt’s Dasean Calder during Saturday night’s Class C South championship in Turner. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) TURNER — Fryeburg Academy played complementary football Saturday night to win its first regional championship, and that included being one and the same with Libby Field’s worn and muddy track. Calvin Southwick’s […]
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C South football semifinal: Fryeburg dominates Gardiner, sets up final with Leavitt
Gardiner’s Garrett Maheux carries the ball past Fryeburg defenders Charlie Stokes, left, and Tucker Buzzell, right, in a Class C South semifinal game Saturday at Fryeburg Academy. (Jennifer Bechard photo) FRYEBURG — This is new territory for the Fryeburg Academy football team. Aside from a Class C state championship awarded in 1963, the Raiders do […]
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'Asbury Short Film Concert' set for screening
FRYEBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley St., presents the 37th “Asbury Short Film Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. Returning to Fryeburg for a seventh year, New York City’s longest-running short film exhibition brings an eclectic lineup of shorts from all around the world. Asbury “concerts” combine classic, world-renowned […]
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Fryeburg bridge to be renamed for officer who died during rescue
The town of Fryeburg plans to rename a local bridge after a police officer who was killed last year in the line of duty. Police Chief Joshua Potvin said in prepared statement Sunday said that the Canal Bridge, which carries traffic over the Saco River, will be renamed the Officer Nathan Desjardins Memorial Bridge. A […]
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Pace Galleries show featuring local artist Jon Marshall
FRYEBURG — The Pace Galleries of Art will host the opening reception for Inside and Out: Landscapes and Still Life Paintings by Jon Marshall from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. The “inside” part of the show is comprised mainly of still lifes and works […]