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In this edition: 1) Give skiing and snowshoeing a try in Houlton. 2) Get outside with the family in Presque Isle. 3) Join a ski tour or race in Limestone. Plus lots more! Events: Friday, February 23-Saturday, February 24 HOULTON: Houlton Recreation Department Winter Sports Days. Borrow gear from our Winter Sports Trailer and give cross country skiing, snowshoeing a try; bundle up and see you there! 1:00-3:00 p.m. each day at Community Park, 94 Randall Ave. Cost: FREE! Contact Houlton Rec. (207-532-1310) FMI Saturday, February 24 PRESQUE ISLE: Aroostook State Park Winter Family Fun Day. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Come have fun with the family outside in Aroostook County’s winter wonderland: XC skiing, snowshoeing, sliding, snowmobile tote-rides, nature walks, warming hut, hot food, bonfire, Smokey the Bear, Maine Game Wardens. Fee: $1.50/person ages 12-64; all others FREE. Equipment available. Contact Aroostook State Park (207-768-8341) FMI LIMESTONE: Limes

In this edition: 1) A FREE day of skiing for youth and a guided snowshoe hike in Presque Isle. 2) Cheer on local high school skiers in Fort Kent. 3) Winter Family Fun Day in Presque Isle. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, February 17 STACYVILLE: 12th Annual Katahdin Area Celebration of Life Event. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Katahdin High School, Rt. 11. 3-mile cross country ski on Bob Dyer Trail, snowshoe on Nick Hall and Dustin Harris trails, 2-mile walk, children’s outdoor games. Cost: $20 donation; first 100 get a t-shirt.   The money earned goes directly to people with cancer or other major medical issues. Contact Patsy Dyer (207-365-4676) FMI PRESQUE ISLE: TAMC/Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth Ski Day. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. All youth are invited for a morning of free Nordic skiing with instructor Paul Lamoreau. Snacks provided. Rental equipment available while supplies last beginning at 9:30. This event i

In this edition: 1) A FREE guided snowshoe hike in Presque Isle. 2) FREE skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and snacks in Fort Kent. 3) Great Maine Outdoor Weekend (February 9-29) is here. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, February 10 PRESQUE ISLE: TAMC Free Snowshoe Hike. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Guided snowshoe hike as part of the Fit and Fun Winter Challenge 2018. Pre-registration required. Contact Linda Menard (207-768-4172) or lmenard@emhs.org FMI Sunday, February 11 FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Free Family Fun Day. 12:00-4:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. Free trail passes, ski and snowshoe rentals, beginner ski lessons, guided ski and snowshoe tours, sledding, snacks, hot chocolate, and a bonfire with s’mores! Visit www.fortkentoc.org FMI Friday, February 16–Sunday, February 18 PATTEN: Mt. Chase Lodge Family Ski & Snowshoe Weekend. Come out to Mt Chase Lodge, 1517 Shin Pond Rd, to e

In this edition: 1) The first 5k run of 2018 in Houlton. 2) Get ready for summer cycling at a party in Presque Isle. 3) Gear up for the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend February 9-29. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, February 3 PRESQUE ISLE: BikeMaine 2018 Kickoff Party! 4:30-8:00 p.m. at Sargent Family Community Center, 24 Chapman Rd. Unveiling of the route and the specific host communities for BikeMaine 2018: Acadia in the St. John Valley – La Terre Entre Deux. Bike mechanics demos, helmet fittings, and info on programs coming to Aroostook County in 2018! Visit www.bikemaine.org FMI Sunday, February 4 HOULTON: 34th Annual Wild Katahdin Trust Snow Run. 2018 Aroostook Musterds County Challenge Series Race #1. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Millar Arena, 94 Randall Ave. 2-mile walk start: 10:45 a.m. 5k run start: 11:00 a.m. Course: Pretty flat and fast. Cost: $12. T-shirts to first 50 registrants. Proceeds support Houlton Rec. Refreshments, traditional chicken