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Cherryfield Days, celebrated June 24-26, one of the first summer celebrations Down East, sparked memories of traditional small-town life in Washington County. The events on Friday, June 24, were not hampered by misty weather which prevailed during most of the day. Excited parents gathered with 20 to 30 children to kick off the kids' parade. Following this event was the bed race. Anything which had wheels Coolidge enter the race. A the race began began, two beds' wheels fell off and parents with Maine know- how worked on the problem. In the meantime this reporter/photographer almost collided with a speeding four poster.
Saturday's events began with the Donna and David Smith Memorial 5K Race, hosting runners from distant towns and states as distant as Florida.
The heavy downpours on Saturday, June 25, which forced the organizers of East Machias' River Days to postpone their annual town festival to July 16, seemed to stiffen the resolve of spectators to see the entire parade in Cherryfield. Spectators lined Main Street just before the parade began began. I came upon a yard sale, where Kiara Valllispi, 4, assisted her mother, Laura Seavy, by giving wonderful smiles to the customers.
The Parade began shortly after 11 a.m.. Just as quickly, it stopped in its tracks. It was not wheels falling off vehicles this time. Rather, the antique Cherryfield Fire Truck ran out of gas, temporarily halting the parade.
Maine know-how came to rescue again as volunteer firefighter Joe Sproul jump out of the following fire truck and supplied fuel to the stranded one. Wow, that was a close call. Taking shelter under her umbrella, Brady Snate stood near King's concession for her grandmother , Gail Anderson, to give her some food. Neither the rain nor a stopped parade seemed to phase Brady as she waited for her treat.
Cherryfielders and visitors expressed appreciation to the sponsoring committee ans especially Joanna and Tim DeSchiffart for their leadership.
Saturday's events began with the Donna and David Smith Memorial 5K Race, hosting runners from distant towns and states as distant as Florida.
The heavy downpours on Saturday, June 25, which forced the organizers of East Machias' River Days to postpone their annual town festival to July 16, seemed to stiffen the resolve of spectators to see the entire parade in Cherryfield. Spectators lined Main Street just before the parade began began. I came upon a yard sale, where Kiara Valllispi, 4, assisted her mother, Laura Seavy, by giving wonderful smiles to the customers.
The Parade began shortly after 11 a.m.. Just as quickly, it stopped in its tracks. It was not wheels falling off vehicles this time. Rather, the antique Cherryfield Fire Truck ran out of gas, temporarily halting the parade.
Maine know-how came to rescue again as volunteer firefighter Joe Sproul jump out of the following fire truck and supplied fuel to the stranded one. Wow, that was a close call. Taking shelter under her umbrella, Brady Snate stood near King's concession for her grandmother , Gail Anderson, to give her some food. Neither the rain nor a stopped parade seemed to phase Brady as she waited for her treat.
Cherryfielders and visitors expressed appreciation to the sponsoring committee ans especially Joanna and Tim DeSchiffart for their leadership.
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