Light of the seven I SWEAR I saw George Carlin Tuesday afternoon on Pine Street in Lewiston. He was standing on a corner, bearded, one eyebrow lifted in bemusement and scowling in that Carlin way. It was him, all right. Never mind that he was reported dead more than 10 years ago, I know what […]
Smokey’s Greater Shows
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Smokey's Greater Shows wrestles with finding seasonal workers
BATH — When Smokey’s Greater Shows rolled through town for Bath Heritage Days over the last week, most people were drawn to the rides, games and booths that signal the arrival of summer in Maine. But like many other seasonal businesses in the state, Smokey’s is dependent on foreign labor. According to General Manager Robby […]
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Farmington Fair opens Sunday
Workers with Smokey’s Greater Shows set up a ride in preparation for the 177th annual Farmington Fair, Sept. 17-23, at the Farmington Fairgrounds. FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Agricultural Society fair will begin Sunday with 4-H shows and steer-pulling, Grange exhibits and rides at the Farmington Fairgrounds. The 177th annual Farmington Fair will continue through […]
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Smokey’s Greater Shows owner, supervisor face charges in accidents
WATERVILLE — The state fire marshal’s office has charged two people in connection with a pair of carnival ride accidents in Waterville earlier this month. Arthur Gillette, 49, of Pittsfield, Mass., the ride supervisor for Smokey’s Greater Shows, and Jeannette Gilmore, 61, of Strong, the company’s owner, will appear in court Sept. 22 in Augusta, […]
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James L. Karkos
1963 – 2015 FARMINGTON — James L. Karkos, 51, better known as “Jim” or “Jimmy,” died Sunday morning, June 21, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington of natural causes. He was born Dec. 30, 1963, in Farmington, the son of Brian “Buzzy” A. and Cynthia A. (Burgess) Karkos. He received his education in Farmington schools […]
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Smokey’s Greater Shows will go on at Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — The show will go on. Smokey’s Greater Shows will continue providing rides and concessions at Farmington Fair following news of owner George S. “Bud” Gilmore’s death, Glenda Barker, fair board director, said Tuesday. Gilmore, 70, of Strong and Sarasota, Fla., died Nov. 5 in Palm Bay, Fla., while on his way to his […]