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In this edition: 1) Get outside in your own dooryard and enter a snow sculpture contest in Southern and Central Aroostook. 2) Get the kids outside at a youth ski program in Presque Isle. 3) Stay indoors to discuss and learn about the Maine outdoors in Fort Fairfield. Plus lots more! Events: NOW-Thursday, January 31 HOULTON AREA: Moosestompers Snow Creation Contest. Build a snowman, snow sculpture, or any other snow “creation,” snap a picture and submit via facebook page private message. We will post submissions to our page, and the way to win is simple: the photo with the most “likes” wins! Open to Maine residents within 45 miles of Houlton. Visit www.facebook.com/Moosestompers-283452883829 FMI Saturday, January 26 PRESQUE ISLE:  Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth Ski Program. 10:00 a.m.-Noon at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. Saturdays; January 26-March 2. Coaches combine instruction, technique training with games on skis; the perfect way to get outsid

In this edition: 1) Celebrate a birthday and some brand new winter trails in Patten. 2) Sign the kids up for youth biathlon in Fort Kent. 3) Stay indoors to talk and learn more about the outdoors in Fort Fairfield. Plus lots more! Events: NOW-Thursday, January 31 HOULTON AREA: Moosestompers Snow Creation Contest. Build a snowman, snow sculpture, or any other snow “creation,” snap a picture and submit via facebook page private message. We will post submissions to our page, and the way to win is simple: the photo with the most “likes” wins! Open to Maine residents within 45 miles of Houlton. Visit www.facebook.com/Moosestompers-283452883829 FMI Saturday, January 19 PATTEN: Mt. Chase Lodge Walter's Birthday & Trail Opening! 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Mt. Chase Lodge, 1517 Shin Pond Rd. Join us for sweets on the new trails created at our recent Friendsgiving weekend, warm beverages in the lodge, and birthday celebrations for Walter; the youngest Downing has been

In this edition: 1) Strap on snowshoes to see the stars at a social soiree in Fort Kent. 2) Gear up for a family snowshoe in Presque Isle. 3) Get ready for youth skiing and biathlon programs in Fort Kent and Presque Isle. Plus lots more! Events: NOW-Thursday, January 31 HOULTON AREA: Moosestompers Snow Creation Contest. Build a snowman, snow sculpture, or any other snow “creation,” snap a picture and submit via facebook page private message. We will post submissions to our page, and the way to win is simple: the photo with the most “likes” wins! Open to Maine residents within 45 miles of Houlton. Visit www.facebook.com/Moosestompers-283452883829 FMI Saturday, January 12 FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Starlight Snowshoe Social. 6:00–9:00 p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center, 33 Paradis Cir. All ages welcome. Bring a snack and/or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Best poker hand gets half the pot! Cost: FREE, $5/poker hand. Snowshoes and headlamps available for

In this edition: 1) Ski, snowshoe, or bike your way into the new year in Presque Isle. 2) Join the first citizens’ ski race of the season in Madawaska. 3) Strap on snowshoes to see the stars at a social soiree in Fort Kent. Plus lots more! Events: NOW-Thursday, January 31 HOULTON AREA: Moosestompers Snow Creation Contest. Build a snowman, snow sculpture, or any other snow “creation,” snap a picture and submit via facebook page private message. We will post submissions to our page, and the way to win is simple: the photo with the most “likes” wins! Open to Maine residents within 45 miles of Houlton. Visit www.facebook.com/Moosestompers-283452883829 FMI Saturday, January 6 PRESQUE ISLE: New Year, New You Nordic Challenge. 9:00–11:00 a.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital is hosting a 1k/5k challenge at your preference; running, snowshoeing, fat biking, skiing. Equipment available while supplies last. Cost: $