Aroostook Outdoor News: 6.30.16 edition
Happy #IndependenceDay and #CanadaDay! #GetOutside
to #CelebrateFreedom!
In this edition: 1) A #TrashFish
#FishingDerby in #PortageLake. 2) A #MiracleMile run in #Houlton. 3) A #canoe
and #kayak #race in #SoldierPond. Plus lots more! #AroostookThing #offugo...
*Friday, July 1
Nature Trust of New Brunswick
Canada Day Orchid Walk, Plaster Rock, NB. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) at Shea
Lake Nature Preserve. We are thrilled to spend Canada Day looking for orchids
with Dr. Jim Goltz. Shea Lake Nature Preserve is known for its rich variety of
rare plant species, including over 17 species of orchid, and we could not ask
for a better guide to take us on a hike through this site. Contact Richelle (506-453-4886)
or ntnbpreserves@ntnb.org FMI
Friday, July 1-Sunday, July
3
Pohénégamook Triathlon and
Holiday, Pohénégamook, QC. At the heart of the Lower St. Lawrence, Triathlon
Pohénégamook not only offers triathlon, duathlon, aqua biking, and running, but
also a full weekend of activity for athletes and their families. Thus, the
event is not a competition but also a holiday. This summer, plan your family
Canada Day weekend at Pohénégamook! Visit www.facebook.com/triathlondepohenegamook FMI
Saturday, July 2
2nd Annual Portage Lake
Association Family Chub Tournament, Portage Lake. A fishing tournament to
catch the most “trash fish.” No trout, salmon, frozen fish allowed. Derby
start: 8:00 a.m. Weigh-in: 1:00 p.m. at Maine Forest Service Wharf. Cost: $5;
all reg. fees paid out in prizes; 1st: 50% of entry fees, 2nd: 30%, 3rd: 20%.
Contact Jim Kelley (207-435-2441) FMI
Saturday, July 2
Miracle Mile: Makenna and
Maggie's Race for Research, Houlton. 1-mile downhill race for runners and walkers
to raise money for research and awareness for Pediatric Cancer and Diamond
Blackfan Anemia. Registration: online only. Check-in: 4:00 p.m. at Military
Street Baptist Church. Race start: 6:00 p.m. on Drake's Hill, Military St.;
finish in Market Square. Contact Chris Rines (207-227-2814) or visit www.facebook.com/MiracleMileRace4Research FMI
Saturday, July 2
Glow Northeast Run/Walk,
Presque Isle.
Registration: online only. Race start: 8:00 p.m. at 525 Central Drive. Join us
for a fun-filled 5k race, 2-mile walk, 1 mile Kids’ Fun Run, complete with glow
sticks! Cost: $2/Kids’ Fun Run, $15/Walk, $20/5k Run. Contact Ashley Caron
(207-227-4651) FMI
Sunday, July 3
8th Annual Grand Falls
Charity Run Valley SPCA La Vallee, Grand Falls, NB. Distances: 5k/10k; 1k
Kids’ Run. Registration: online ONLY. Race kit pick up: 7:30 a.m. Start times:
1k: 8:30 a.m.; 5k/10k: 9:00 a.m. (all times Atlantic) at E.P. Senechal Center.
Cost: $15/Kid's Run; $25/5k & 10k; add $5 after June 28. Contact Julie Dubé
(506-479-1882) or ju-bee@hotmail.com FMI
*Sunday, July 3
Pondfest 2016 Canoe &
Kayak Race, Soldier Pond. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Delisle residence, 877
Sly Brook Rd., Wallagrass. Race start: 10:00 a.m. rain or shine. Cost:
$5/person. Free canoes, kayaks available from Lakeroad Grocery. Activities: BBQ,
Watermelon Eating Contest, Kiddie Pool Kickball, Pitching Machine, other games,
face painting, music, parade, fireworks show. Contact Elaine Desjardins (207-834-5189)
or visit www.facebook.com/soldierpond.wallagrass FMI
Monday, July 4
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
East Grand Lake Canoe Tour, Forest City. 2:30-5:00 p.m. at WWLT Center, 2 Grove Road. Join
guides to explore the southernmost end of East Grand Lake, Greenland Island
with its’ interesting history, Foster's Island, and the old dam area before
returning to shore for refreshments at Village Camps. Weather permitting. Donations
welcome. Space is limited; early RSVP suggested. Contact WWLT (207-448-3250) or
WWLToffice@gmail.com FMI
Thursday, July 7
Francis Malcolm Science
Center Back To The Moon For Good Show, Easton. Show times: 7:00 and 8:00
p.m. Experience our planetarium’s new, full-dome, digital projection system in
a race to return to the Moon 40 years after the historic Apollo landings. Learn
about the Moon’s resources and discover what humanity’s future on the Moon might
hold. Narrated by Tim Allen. Cost: Free; donations welcome. Reservations recommended.
Contact FMSC (207-488-5451) FMI
Friday, July 8
PI Historical Society
Guided Historic Fairmount Cemetery Tour, Presque Isle. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at
Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, 3 Houlton Road. 1.5-hour guided walking
tour; discuss origins, Victorian influences, 30 local historic figures. Many
hills on tour. Cost: $5; reservations required. Contact Kimberly Smith
(207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI
Friday, July 8
Musterd Mile, Caribou. 1-mile run on Sweden
Street for all ages. Registration: 6:00 p.m. at Caribou High School Race start:
7:00 p.m. Contact Bruce Freme (207-496-8731) FMI
Saturday, July 9
Mont Farlagne Outdoor Centre Mud Run for Heart, Edmundston, NB. A rugged 5k Mud Run and 2k Family Mud Run in
support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick. Obstacles include:
culverts, heights, mud slides; this course is meant to be the most fun you’ve
had. This event is about overcoming challenges, team building, and sharing an
incredible experience… all while helping a great cause. Visit www.montfarlagne.com/en/mud-run-heart FMI
Saturday, July 9
Easton Field Days 5k
Race/Walk, Easton. Registration:
7:30 a.m. at Easton Elementary School Playground. Race start: 8:00 a.m. Cost:
$15/person; all participants receive t-shirt. Ribbons awarded to top 3
finishers in each category. Contact Melissa (207-227-4093) or Taylor (207-551-9492)
FMI
Saturday, July 9
16th Annual Bon Coeur Run,
St. Quentin, NB. Registration:
8:30 a.m. at Mgr. Martin Elementary School, 15 Deschênes St. 2k, 5k, 10k race
start: 10:00 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Part of the weekend-long St. Quentin
Western Festival and Rodeo. Contact Mireille Caron (506-235-3389) or visit www.festivalwesternnb.com/fr/formulaires/course-a-pieds FMI
*Saturday, July 9
10th Annual East
Millinocket SummerFest 5k Walk/Run, East Millinocket. Registration: 7:00 a.m.
at Opal Myrick Park. Walk start: 7:45 a.m. Run start: 8:00 a.m. Children's
Color Race start: 8:45 a.m. Cost: $10; includes t-shirt. Contact Judy Fernald
(207-746-3390) FMI
*Saturday, July 9
3rd Annual Nature Trust of
New Brunswick Big Canoe Paddle, Florenceville-Bristol, NB. Paddle Upper St. John
(approx. 25 km) in 2 big canoes with Canoe Kayak NB to 3 island preserves
protected for cobblestone tiger beetle: Green Island in Florenceville-Bristol;
Arthur Kyle in Hartland; Eagle’s Eye in Simonds; spending time on each. Event
start: 10:00 a.m. (Atlantic); full day of adventure/exercise, trip not suitable
for young children. Contact Richelle (506-453-4886) or ntnbpreserves@ntnb.org FMI
Tuesday, July 12
Potato Blossom Festival
Canoe & Kayak Fun Day, Fort Fairfield. 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Frontier Fish and Game
Club, Monson Pond, 550 Dorsey Rd. Some canoes and kayaks available with life
vests, or bring your own. Paddlers must wear a life vest; children must be
accompanied by adult. Cost: FREE! Hotdog B.B.Q. to follow. Contact Garrett
Martin (207-356-7781) FMI
Tuesday, July 12
Francis Malcolm Science
Center Back To The Moon For Good Show, Easton. Show times: 7:00 and
8:00 p.m. Experience our planetarium’s new, full-dome, digital projection
system in a race to return to the Moon 40 years after the historic Apollo
landings. Learn about the Moon’s resources and discover what humanity’s future
on the Moon might hold. Narrated by Tim Allen. Cost: Free; donations welcome.
Reservations recommended. Contact FMSC (207-488-5451) FMI
Wednesday, July 13
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
All About The Elusive Loon Program, Forest City. 7:30 p.m. at WWLT
Center, 2 Grove Road. Maine DIF&W Biologist will give a talk on behavioral
characteristics of Maine's loon species and the importance of maintaining their
habitat. Biologist's focus is on understanding statewide populations of
colonial wading birds, black terns, loons, and other rare water birds.
Pre-registration requested. Contact WWLT (207-448-3250) or WWLToffice@gmail.com FMI
Friday, July 15
Potato Blossom Festival
Bike Rodeo, Fort Fairfield. 9:00 a.m. at CP Station Park. For kids ages 12
and under. Bring your bike and join in the fun! Visit www.fortfairfield.org FMI
Saturday, July 16
2016 Maine Audubon Loon
Count Project, Statewide. Be a citizen scientist; go to your favorite lake
or pond to count loons and help protect them and their lake habitat. The count
occurs between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m.; the early morning provides an excellent
snapshot of our loon population. Registration required. Contact Susan Gallo
(207-781-2330 x216) or sgallo@maineaudubon.org FMI
Saturday, July 16
Potato Blossom Festival
5-Miler, Fort Fairfield. Registration: 7:30 a.m. across from Hillside IGA,
Main St. Walk start: 8:30 a.m. Run start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $15/person; t-shirt
to first 70 registrants. Contact Paul Lamoreau (207-764-6517) FMI
Sunday, July 17
Potato Blossom Festival
Spud Cycle Classic, Fort Fairfield. 25-mile and 12-mile (for ages 13-15) events.
Registration: 8:00 a.m. at FF Community Center. Race start: 10:00 a.m. at FF
Public Library. Cost: $15/rider; includes t-shirt to first 50 registrants.
Contact Tom Towle (207-472-3882) or ttowle@fortfairfield.org FMI
Sunday, July 17
Potato Blossom Festival
Floatilla of Fun, Fort Fairfield. Bring your kayaks and canoes; join us on the
Aroostook River for an afternoon of floating, fun, serenity, many opportunities
to enjoy wildlife. 2:00 p.m. at Forbes Landing, 6 mi. north of Fort Fairfield
on Rt. 161. Cost: FREE! Contact Tom Towle (207-472-3882) or ttowle@fortfairfield.org FMI
Saturday, July 23
Allagash Wilderness
Waterway 50th Anniversary Celebration, Churchill Dam. Activities: open fire
baking contest, bean supper w/homemade ice cream, ME Forest Service and ME
DIF&W demos, Boarding House and History Center tours, blacksmith demo,
working Lombard Log Hauler, bateau rides, canoe flows (with shuttle service),
music, bonfire. Canoe rentals, weekend camping available. Contact Maine Forest
Service (207-695-3721) or visit www.maine.gov/allagash FMI
Saturday, July 23
Friends of Baxter State
Park Evening Program at Katahdin Stream, Millinocket. 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Katahdin
Stream Campground. Join writers Paul Corrigan and Bryan Wiggins for a selection
of Katahdin-themed readings around the campfire at Katahdin Stream. Cost: Free!
Pre-registration required. Contact Sarah Holland admin@friendsofbaxter.org FMI
*Friday, July 29 to
Saturday, July 30
Nordic Trail Festival,
Presque Isle. Nordic
Heritage Sport Club hosts a celebration of community, trails and lifestyle.
Tackle the trails for a day of running or biking; relax and take part in
various events. Enjoy live music, games, contests, food, racing, and the
awesome trails of the Nordic Heritage Center. Visit www.nordictrailfestival.com FMI
*Saturday, July 30
Tim Horton’s Joe McGuire
Road Race, Woodstock, NB. 10k Run, 5k Run/Walk. Route is flat and fast along
the beautiful St. John River. Registration: on-line only at www.atlanticchip.ca. Race start: 8:30 a.m.
(Atlantic) at Woodstock Fire Station/Town Hall, 824 Main St. Contact Woodstock
Recreation Dept. (506-325-4671) FMI
*Saturday, July 30
Team Berry Sisters 2nd
Annual 5k Run/Walk for MS, Island Falls. Join us to raise funds and awareness for MS.
If 5k is too much, take the 1-mile route! Registration: 8:00 a.m. at VFW King
Mitchell Post 7529, 82 Houlton Rd. Run/Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $25/person
(suggested registration fee.) Contact Susan Batchelder (207-949-6968) or susren1972@aol.com FMI
*Saturday, July 30
UMFK 5k Run/Walk, Fort
Kent.
Registration: 8:00 a.m. at UMFK Sports Center. Race start: 9:00 a.m. Proceeds
benefit Dylan R. Levesque Memorial Scholarship, which helps students who have overcome
adversity and hardship. Contact Lucas Levesque (207-834-7876) or lucas.levesque@maine.edu FMI
*Saturday, July 30
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Children’s
Mickey Finn Wildlife Festival, Houlton. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Riverside Park. Join
us for a day of learning and fun as part of our Outdoor Heritage and
Conservation Education Program. This rain or shine event is for families with
youngsters ages 3-15. Children will learn new outdoor skills at interactive
stations and may participate in activities with great prizes. RSVP by 7/25. Contact
WWLT (207-448-3250) or WWLToffice@gmail.com FMI
Ongoing Programs:
*C.R.X. Outdoor Adventure
Program Open Registration, Caribou. Weekdays. Exciting outdoor activities for youth
entering grades 5-11. July 11-14: Kayaking II. July 18-21: Mountain Biking.
July 26-28; Baxter State Park I. August 2-4: Baxter II. Cost/age: varies by
program. Open to all area youth. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Road Bike Ride, Fort Kent. Sundays; 9:00 a.m. behind Irving on Main St. June-September.
Rides last 2+ hours and range 20-40 miles. All riders welcome. Come join the
fun and experience some great rides. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net FMI
County Strides Running
Group, Presque Isle. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at various locations. Open to all
abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends! Visit County
Strides at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 FMI
Rivière-Bleue
Appalachian Hiking Club Guided Bootlegger Trail Hike, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Fourth
Sunday
of each month; 1:30 p.m. at the end of Brissette Way. Hike to Long Lake. Visitors
are invited to get acquainted with The Bootlegger trails, which will connect
you with exceptional nature, islands, animals, and a magical setting. Cost:
Free! Contact Marie-Jo Cormier (418-893-2859) or marie-jo.cormier@riviere-bleue.ca FMI
Presque Isle Rec. Youth
Geocaching/Hiking, Presque Isle. Mondays; 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Riverside Park. For
boys and girls in Grades 6-9. Let our instructors open your eyes to our
beautiful trails; explore Mantle Lake Park, Haystack, Quoggy Jo, and many more
trails in this new and exciting option to our adventure programs! Cost:
$25/student. Contact PI Rec. (207-764-2545) FMI
Nordic Heritage Sport
Club Youth Mountain Bike Program, Presque Isle. Mondays; 5:30 p.m. at Nordic
Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Road. June 20-August 8. All area youth 9-14
years old are strongly encouraged to come out and enjoy the fantastic single
track mountain bikes trails the NHC has to offer. Cost: FREE! Liability form
completed by parent or guardian required. Contact Joey Bard joey.bard@maine.edu FMI
MOJO Monday Meander,
Presque Isle. Mondays;
6:00 p.m. at MOJO Outdoor Sports, 30 North St. Easy road bike group ride.
Average speed: 14-18 mph for 22 miles. Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
Nordic Heritage Sport
Club Group Mountain Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic
Heritage Center Lodge, 450 Fort Fairfield Road. Distance: 8-12 miles. All
abilities welcome. Happy to show visitors our amazing trail system. Contact Tom
Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com FMI
River Valley Runners
Fun Run, Woodstock, NB. Mondays; 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at LP Fisher Library. Group
fun run on “The Loop.” Pace: easy; approximately 4.9k. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
Sportsmen’s, Inc.
Meeting, Stockholm. First Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Axle Siding Clubhouse
(intersection of Lake Street/Rt. 161). Outdoors men and women promoting the
traditions of the outdoors. If you're interested in joining, you're welcome to
attend as a guest. Kids are welcome too! Visit www.facebook.com/Sportsmens-Inc-568794129811741 FMI
Friends of Aroostook
National Wildlife Refuge Meeting, Limestone. Second Monday of each month; 6:00
p.m. at ANWR headquarters and Visitor’s Center, 97 Refuge Rd. Founded in 1998, Friends
are involved in a number of volunteer projects on the ANWR in an effort to
balance the enhancing of habitat with the public access privilege to enjoy
wildlife in an unmolested environment. Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634)
or friendsofanwr@gmail.com FMI
Presque Isle Rec. Youth
Mountain Biking, Presque Isle. Tuesdays & Thursdays; 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at
Riverside Park Building. July 5-August 11. Rain or shine. For boys and girls in
Grades 6-9. Open to bikers of all abilities; learn to climb steep hills, bunny
hop over a log, stop in a hurry and have a blast with your friends. We will
explore Presque Isle trails at Nordic Heritage Center, Aroostook State Park.
Cost: $25/student. Contact PI Rec. (207-764-2545) FMI
LP Fisher Library
Walking Club, Woodstock, NB. Tuesdays; 12:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time). A nice 30 minute
(2.8k) jaunt, followed by 20 minutes of stretching led by our resident yoga
teacher. All abilities, ages welcome (parents, bring your kids in strollers!).
Stretches can be done on the floor with our mats or on chairs. Cost: Free! No
sign up necessary. Rain or shine (unless it's really, really bad!). Get out
this spring and get moving! Contact LP Fisher Library (506-325-4777) or lpfisher.library@gnb.ca FMI
Presque Isle Rec. Youth
Kayaking, Presque Isle. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays; 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Riverside Park
Building. July 5-August 11. For boys and girls in Grades 6-9. From pond to
stream to river, join us as we learn to paddle a touring kayak; explore the
many bodies of water all around us, learn water safety procedures, swift water
rescue. Cost: $25/student. Contact PI Rec. (207-764-2545) FMI
Tuesday Track Workouts,
Caribou. Tuesdays;
5:15 p.m. at CHS. Join runners of all abilities to do predetermined intervals,
your own workout, or just run with others and forget the workout. Average
distance: 5-9 miles; can be adapted per individual. Contact PJ Gorneault pgorneault@rsu39.org FMI
Jessome’s Friendly
Group Road Bike Ride, Edmundston, NB. Tuesdays; 6:30 p.m. (Atlantic)
at Jessome’s parking lot. Different routes/distances from 35k to 50k for intermediate
to advanced riders. Average speed: 25-30 kmh. Contact Marc-André Martin (506
735-6292) FMI
Nordic Heritage Sport
Club Meeting, Presque Isle. First Tuesday of each month; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic
Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. The club promotes healthy outdoor
recreation, economic vitality in Central Aroostook County by providing
first-class facilities and programs to area residents, athletes, visitors.
Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org FMI
Madawaska Valley
Adventure Club Meeting, Madawaska. Second Tuesday of each month; 6:30
p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Contact Real Deschaine
(207-728-4992) FMI
Presque Isle Fish and
Game Club Meeting, Presque Isle. Last Tuesday of each month; 5:30 p.m. at PIFG
clubhouse, Parsons Road. Established in 1947 to help protect, conserve,
maintain and restore our natural resources as well as to protect and promote
our outdoor heritage. Meetings
include a delicious supper, cash bar, short business meeting. Visit www.pifg.org FMI
Presque Isle Rec. Adult
Kayaking, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 -8:00 pm. at Riverside Park Building.
July 6-August 10. First class meets at Riverside Park; all other classes will
be determined. From pond to stream to river, join us as we learn to paddle a
touring kayak; explore the many bodies of water all around us, learn water
safety procedures, swift water rescue. Cost: $25/person. Contact PI Rec.
(207-764-2545) FMI
Nordic Heritage Sport Club
Women's Trail Night, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center Lodge
parking lot. May-June. Beginner and advanced groups depart from the parking lot
at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Cost: FREE! Visit www.facebook.com/groups/823219364374296 FMI
Nordic Heritage Sport Club
Group Mountain Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage
Center Fort Road trailhead, 450 Fort Fairfield Road. 8-12 miles. All abilities
welcome. Happy to show visitors our amazing trail system. Contact Tom Chasse
(207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com FMI
MOJO Good Times Ride,
Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at MOJO Outdoor Sports, 30 North St.
Moderate road bike group ride. Average speed: 15-18 mph for 20-30 miles.
Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
Four Seasons Trail
Association Meeting, Madawaska. First Wednesday of each month; 6:30
p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Non-profit organization dedicated to
promotion of healthier lifestyles for this community; participation open to
anyone interested. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org FMI
Fort Fairfield Frontier
Fish and Game Club, Fort Fairfield. Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (fourth Wednesdays during summer);
6:00 p.m. at FFFFG clubhouse on Monson Pond, 550 Dorsey Rd. Founded in 1958 to
help conserve, protect, maintain, and restore our natural resources and to
promote our outdoor heritage. Visit www.heyevent.com/venue/bmyulgbaawlhca FMI
River Valley Runners
Fun Run, Woodstock, NB. Thursdays; 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at LP Fisher Library.
Group fun run on “The Loop.” Pace: easy; approximately 4.9k. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
Presque Isle Rec. Youth
Archery, Presque Isle. Fridays; hour-long classes beginning at 8:30 a.m. at
William V. Haskell Community Center. July 8-August 12. For boys and girls in
Grades 4 & up. Come enjoy the great sport of archery in a safe and fun
environment. Classes focus on range safety and basic shooting techniques with a
recurve bow. Cost: $25/student; all equipment provided. Contact PI Rec.
(207-764-2545) FMI
Bike Board and Ski Road
Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Saturdays; 7:30 a.m. at BB&S rear entrance behind
Northeastland Hotel. 20-30 miles; 1.5-2 hours. Pace: moderate to fast; 16-18
mph. All abilities ride; no mountain bikes. Focus on improving group riding
skills, safety and etiquette. Spirited at times, but we regroup several times
along the way. Contact Andrew Bouchard (207-551-7027) or andrew@bikeboardandski.com FMI
River Valley Runners
Fun Run, Woodstock, NB. Saturdays; 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at LP Fisher Library.
Group fun run on “The Loop.” Pace: easy; approximately 4.9k. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
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