Farmington honors earmuff inventor Chester Greenwood at annual celebration

After COVID muffled last year's event, the annual celebration returned Saturday on a bright chilly day to honor the inventor on his 163rd birthday.

Can’t get enough of that ‘muff stuff: Farmington honors earmuff inventor Chester Greenwood at annual celebration

After COVID muffled last year's event, the annual celebration returned Saturday on a bright chilly day to honor the inventor on his 163rd birthday.

Vacationland Fun is theme of 45th Chester Greenwood Day

A new category has been added to the parade judging, while some contests are being held virtually again this year.

Chester Greenwood Day will be held differently

Many traditional Chester Greenwood Day activities will be held as usual, while others will have different formats due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Betty Houle, earmuff model and much more

Betty Houle has lots of interesting memories, not least of which is modeling earmuffs for Chester Greenwood.

PHOTO: Parades are for pups, too

Beaver Lodge at UMF wins ‘Taste of Farmington’

The winner of the “Taste of Farmington” competition by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce on Chester Greenwood Day is Beaver Lodge at the University of Maine at Farmington.

Chester Greenwood items on loan to historical society

Chester Greenwood Day: How it All Began

41st Chester Greenwood Day draws hundreds to Farmington