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Frostbitten ears turn Farmington inventor Chester Greenwood into local legend
Farmington Maine honors Chester Greenwood on Chester Greenwood Day as winter opens. The earmuff inventor earned U S Patent No 188292 at 15 after frostbitten ears, later founded an earmuff plant and 100 plus inventions. Russell Greenwood notes a lifelong run and widespread Farmington impact.
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