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* = New or updated item(s). **Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post. Saturday, June 28 Natural Resources Council of Maine Birding Trip , Sherman. Meet at 6:45 a.m. at Sandbank Campsite, Whetstone. Join experts for a morning trip on proposed national park lands. Cost: Free. Bring binoculars and bag lunch. Pre-registration suggested. Contact NRCM (800-287-2345) or nrcm@nrcm.org FMI Saturday, June 28 Tri Aroostook , Presque Isle. USAT sanctioned sprint distance triathlon for ages 16 and up. Compete as an individual for the full sprint triathlon or as a member of a relay team of two or three. Event components: 525-yard swim in an indoor pool; scenic 10.25-mile bike; 3.1-mile (5k) off road run. Visit www.competitorme.com FMI Saturday, June 28 Tri Aroostook Kids , Presque Isle. USAT sanctioned youth triathlon for ages 6-15. Athletes compete as individuals at varying distances based on age; capped at 125 athletes. Visit www.competitorme.com FM

* = New or updated item(s). **Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post. Friday, June 20 Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Canoe Trip , Forest City. Join us as we paddle from Spednic Lake Landing to the Booming Out Ground. Mud Lake Falls is within a 488 ‐ acre ecological reserve. Bring canoe or kayak and lunch; 9:30 a.m. at the WWLT Center. Cost: $10/adult; $5/child. Contact Patty Michaud (207-448 ‐ 3250) or pattywwlt@gmail.com FMI Saturday, June 21 Rally in the Valley Mountain Bike Festival , Fort Kent. 8:00 a.m. at 10th Mountain Center. For kids of all ages. Pre-registrations receive a free helmet, water bottle, and cool t-shirt! Cost: $5; bag lunch provided and all participants who are present are eligible to win a brand new mountain bike! Contact Gail Lamarr (207-834-1459) or gail.lamarr@nmmc.org FMI Saturday, June 21 2014 Tour de Houlton Farms Dairy , Caribou to Houlton. Join us as we ride from the Caribou dairy bar to the Houlton dairy bar. D