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Presque Isle: The Star City - Northern Maine Fair Memories - Page 1 of 3

"Her son, Jimmy one of her five children, started racing in the early 1980’s. Dorothy worked at the racing office about the same time."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northern Maine Fair Memories - Page 3 of 3

"… Dot goes to the Northern Maine Fair to watch the races. She eats her hotdogs and watches her grandkids and great grandkids have an awesome time…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"After four seasons of racing, he started in 68 races and won 31 of those. During this period, he earned the nickname of “The Iron Horse from…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events

"Potato races, Swan's Island, ca. 1950Swan's Island Historical Society Swan Islander’s would gather in Swan’s Village to participate in 4th of July…"

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"Horse racing has a long history in the State and Blue Hill is still known for its traditional rules."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Stockholm, Maine

"Some people made their own skis. There were many races held for skiing. Other people just skied for fun."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… park.” This oval was created to keep horse races off of Main St. (More About Franklin County Agricultural Fair) U.S."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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