Christopher Plummer carries Jill White as Paul Moses with Lauren Torres chase them down during the 25th North American Wife Carrying Championship on Oct. 12, 2024 in Newry, Maine. AFP via Getty ...

This annual tradition set against the backdrop of Newry, Maine, isn’t your typical couples’ retreat. Here, it’s about ...

NEWRY, Maine (AP) -- An annual event involving dirt, beer and cash once again drew dozens of eager competitors to a ski resort in Maine on Saturday. More than 30 couples competed in the North ...

NEWRY, Maine — An annual event involving dirt, beer and cash once again drew dozens of eager competitors to a ski resort in Maine on Saturday. More than 30 couples competed in the North American ...

Mud, Beer and Cash: Annual Wife-Carrying Championship Attracts Competitive Couples to Maine NEWRY, Maine (AP) — An annual event involving dirt, beer and cash once again drew dozens of eager ...