Erin McClay, of Winslow, smiles as she rides the Flying Trapeze during the first day of the Skowhegan State Fair on Thursday.
Staff photo by Rachel Ohm Katie Josephs, 17, of Falmouth, leads steers Boone and Crockett through a cart-pulling contest at the Skowhegan State Fair on Thursday.
Fair food was in demand on opening day of the Skowhegan State Fair Thursday.
Staff photo by Rachel Ohm A Boer goat from Rose Ledge Farm in Augusta peeks through a cage at an exhibit at the Skowhegan State Fair on Thursday.
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