People from all over New England stroll into the fairgrounds through the early morning fog to be the first at the Fryeburg Fair. Mainers help out in neon vests and lead cars into parking spots efficiently with the anticipation of a large crowd. At the same time, competitive livestock owners pace around the pens preparing their animals for performance.

Defending State Champs the Cheverus Stags (18-2) eliminated the Bangor Rams (16-4) in the girls Class AA North Semifinals Wednesday afternoon 38-29.

The salty air invades the noses of the lobstermen as they begin to haul early in the morning in Harpswell, Maine. They pull traps out of the ocean one by one, in hopes of many lobster. The boats travel in and out of the lobster landings daily to make a profit.

The Portland Bulldogs (16-5) beat the Oxford Hills Vikings (19-2) Saturday afternoon 47-35 in the boys Class AA North Regional Championship.