2021 Rising Star Award

Maafadmin • March 3, 2022

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Ryan Soule - UnionFair

Congratulations to Ryan Soule from Union Fair who was selected as the MAAF Rising Star 2021. He was presented this honor by Vincent Osgood of Fryeburg Fair, and the MAAF 2020 recipient. Ryan has been involved with the Union Fair since he was a youngster. More information on Ryan will be in the May-June newsletter.

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