Marcus Doe, author of ‘Catching Ricebirds,’ returned to his home country to try to find the man who killed his father.

A fireworks show, a horse show and other events are scheduled at the fair, which runs through Sunday.

Speakers at the event called him a consummate judge, family man and Red Sox fan.

The spike in complaints about people smoking, drinking and using filthy language at the town beach at Maranacook Lake has led local officials to consider ways to cut down on reported nuisances.

Geese settled on the waterfront earlier this summer, and despite the chemical treatment, have stuck around.