Katie Smith, 2007 Maine Potato Queen, above, awards Miss Mapleton, Hannah Cheney, with her trophy for being named second runner up in the pageant. Cheney gave a powerful performance of “Completely” during the talent portion of the show.
Recently crowned Little Miss Potato Blossom, Chloe Wheeler, of Bridgewater, performs Johnny Cash’s song “Folsom Prison Blues,” complete with a black and pink prison uniform and pink guitar.
Miss Van Buren, Kristin Therieault pauses after her interview to pose for the crowd. Therieault put her musical abilities on display earlier in the show, performing “The Homecoming” on the piano.
Miss Greater Mars Hill, Michelle Tweedie, accepts her trophy from Katie Smith, Maine Potato Queen of 2007. Tweedie was named first runner up in the Fort Fairfield pageant.
Miss Presque Isle, Germaine Scott, smiles at the audience during the interview and eveningwear competition. Scott sang “I Dreamed a Dream” from “Les Miserables for her talent.
Miss Greater Mars Hill, Michelle Tweedie, took the audience back to the ‘20s, with her flapper inspired performance of “Big Spender.”
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2007 Maine Potato Queen, Katie Smith, left, crowns the new queen for 2008, Miss Caribou, Molly Bouchard. Bouchard performed an operatic piece entitled “O Mio Babbino Caro.”
Katie Smith, 2007 Maine Potato Queen, above, gave a very energetic (and difficult to capture on film) dance to the song “Orange Colored Sky.”
Casey Baston, Miss Easton, shows off her sunny orange gown. Baston performed a self-choreographed jazz dance.
While the votes were being counted, recently crowned Jr. Miss Potato Blossom, Michaela Powers, of Mapleton, performed a ballet routine.
2007 Maine Potato Queen, Katie Smith, above, waves to the audience during her final walk as a pre-recorded farewell message from Smith played in the background.
Kalli Cote, Miss Limestone performed “Suds in the Bucket” during the talent portion, and was chosen as most photogenic.
2007 Maine Potato Queen, Katie Smith, above, welcomes the audience to the Fort Fairfield pageant on July 19.
Miss Caribou, Molly Bouchard, above, poses in her choice of gown for the interview and eveningwear portion of the competition.
Miss Fort Fairfield, Rose-Mary Williams, above, was chosen as Miss Congeniality, and performed a self-choreographed tap dance during the talent competition.
