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Durham Ladies Auxiliary Earns Back-to-Back First Place at Chili/Chowder Challenge
February 22, 2026 | MAINE
1RN News Team, Correspondent

Photo by Durham Fire and RescueMembers of the Durham Ladies Auxiliary display their award-winning chili and chowder setup after earning first place at the Litchfield Firefighters Association challenge.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
The Durham Fire and Rescue Ladies Auxiliary has once again brought home top honors, earning both victory and overall first-place at the Litchfield Firefighters Association chili and chowder challenge. This marks the second consecutive year the auxiliary has secured the top spot, highlighting their continued dedication, teamwork, and strong support of the fire service community.

