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In this edition: 1) Walk for a cause – to celebrate cancer survivors – in Sherman. 2) Learn about the Native American practice of flintknapping in Patten. 3) Kids’ races and a long running race in Caribou. Plus lots more! Events: NOW-Monday, September 3 STATEWIDE: Free Day Use at State Parks for Maine Residents. Gov. Paul R. LePage has signed a financial order granting Maine residents free day use of Maine State Parks and Historic Sites from Saturday, August 11 through Monday, September 3. This action is taken in recognition of public support for Maine State Parks after record-breaking attendance levels beginning in 2010. Contact Aroostook State Park (207-768-8341) FMI Saturday, September 1 SHERMAN: Old Home Days Celebration of Life Cancer Walk. 9:00 a.m. at the Bandstand. Monday: Maine’s only “twice around” parade, 10:00 a.m. Contact Allison Roy (207-557-4365) or Steven Lane (207-365-4311) FMI Sunday, September 2 STACYVILLE: Katahdin Woods & Wa

In this edition: 1) Walk for a cause – to eliminate drunk driving – in Houlton. 2) Bring your wee firefighters to a muster just for kids in Presque Isle. 3) Show off your tent or check out the latest camping trends in Fort Kent. Plus lots more! Events: NOW-Monday, September 3 STATEWIDE: Free Day Use at State Parks for Maine Residents. Gov. Paul R. LePage has signed a financial order granting Maine residents free day use of Maine State Parks and Historic Sites from Saturday, August 11 through Monday, September 3. This action is taken in recognition of public support for Maine State Parks after record-breaking attendance levels beginning in 2010. Contact Aroostook State Park (207-768-8341) FMI Saturday, August 25 HOULTON: Aroostook County Walk Like MADD 2018. Do something about drunk driving in our community. This year, thousands of people in cities around the nation will participate in 5k events to eliminate drunk driving from our roadways. Registration: 7:

Aroostook Outdoor News: 8.17.18 edition In this edition: 1) Run under the lights in Caribou. 2) Run a wild weekend relay in Mt. Chase. 3) Run, walk, or bike for cancer in Fort Kent. Plus lots more! Events: Friday, August 17 CARIBOU: CHS Alumni and Community XC Race. Distance: 2.75 miles. Race as an individual or as a team. Runners start according to age; each category starting one minute apart so everyone has a chance to win. Cost: FREE. Registration: 6:30 p.m. at CHS Ski Building, 308 Sweden St. Race start: 7:45 p.m. Contact Roy Alden (207-498-3563) or ralden@rsu39.org FMI Saturday, August 18 Mt. Chase: 4th Annual Baxter Outdoors/Katahdin Woods & Waters Wild Maine Weekend 5k/10k/Relay. Course weaves through pristine KWW National Monument; mostly dirt logging roads. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Mt. Chase Lodge. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Cost: $30/5k Solo, $35/10k Solo, $55/10k Team. Evening fun, food, entertainment at Shin Pond Village after race. Visit w

In this edition: 1) Get muddy at a cross country-style race in Houlton. 2) Get colorful at a rainbow-style race in Presque Isle. 3) Get around the mountain on a run in Mars Hill. Plus lots more! Events: Friday, August 10 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 Saturday, August 11 HOULTON: S1C Aaron Henderson Memorial 5k Run/Walk. Cross country style race; may be muddy, contain rough terrain, tree roots, small river bed crossing. Registration: 7:30 a.m. at Houlton Community Park, 94 Randall Ave. Run/Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $20/person; t-shirt to first 50 registrants. All proceeds to Green Beret Foundation. Visit www.runs