25 years ago: Over 15,000 people attended the Haddam Neck Fair this weekend in 1986. It was the largest attendance in history for the fair celebrating its 75th anniversary over the three day weekend. It was the first year the fair held their three mile road race with 75 participants.

25 years ago: According to Ann Street, director of the Greater Middletown Preservation Trust back in 86’, the Main Street Historic District in Durham was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Main Street had been selected for the recognition by the National Park Service in Washington.