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In this edition: 1) Celebrate trails and outdoor activities in Presque Isle. 2) Learn about the historic downtown area in Presque Isle. 3) Run for pies and paddle for prizes in Island Falls. Plus lots more! Events: Friday, July 27 to Saturday, July 28 PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Trail Festival. At Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. 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 awesome trails of the Nordic Heritage Sport Club. Visit www.nordictrailfestival.com FMI Saturday, July 28 PRESQUE ISLE: PI Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour. 10:00 a.m.-Noon. This guided two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16 Third Street, and covers over 30 historic sites and individuals. Fee: FREE! Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI Sunday, July 29 ISL

In this edition: 1) Get geared up for all the outdoor activities at the annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival in Fort Fairfield. 2) Feeling loony? The annual Audubon Loon Count is coming up – and you can help! 3) Going batty? Learn about bats in Caribou. Plus lots more! Events: Friday, July 20 FORT FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Splash and Dash. 2:00 p.m. at Fort Fairfield Municipal Pool. Splash and Dash is a fun, fast growing sport that combines running, swimming. Focus is on participation rather than competition. 100-meter swim, 1-mile run for children age 8-12, Cost: $15/person; includes t-shirt, finisher medal. Visit www.msad1.coursestorm.com/course/mapleton-daze-splash-dash-event FMI Saturday, July 21 AROOSTOOK COUNTY: Maine Audubon Loon Count Project. 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

In this edition: 1) Learn a little history and get some exercise in Presque Isle. 2) Get geared up for all the outdoor activities at the annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival in Fort Fairfield. 3) Feeling loony? The annual Audubon Loon Count is coming up – and you can help! Plus lots more! Events: Friday, July 13 PRESQUE ISLE: Presque Isle Historical Society Guided Historic Fairmount Cemetery Tour.  Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, 3 Houlton Rd. 1.5-hour guided walking tour; discuss origins, Victorian influences, and 30 local historic figures. Many hills on tour. Cost: $5; reservations required. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit  www.pihistory.org  FMI FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Jalbert Summer Nordic Training Program. For skiers entering grades 6-12 to get ready for next competitive ski season, enter local summer and winter biathlon events. Meets Mondays (9-12 grade), Wednesdays (all grades) at FKOC, 33 Paradis Cir. f