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In this edition: 1) Take the kids ice fishing for free – no gear necessary – at Madawaska Lake. 2) Experience everything winter has to offer at Aroostook State Park in Presque Isle. 3) Learn about winter animal tracks at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center. Plus lots more!   Events: Saturday, February 23 MADAWASKA LAKE: Sportsmen, Inc. Kids’ Ice Fishing Day. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. All fishing equipment and bait provided. First 100 kids registered receive free ice fishing trap. Ice fishing raffle tickets, free food available. Contact Dave Smith (207-592-5906) or visit www.facebook.com/Sportsmen-Inc-568794129811741 FMI 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 availabl

In this edition: 1) Join friends old and new while you ski or ‘shoe under the stars in Fort Kent. 2) Get out on the hard water and ice fish for free all over Aroostook County. 3) Get the family outside for a snowshoe adventure in Presque Isle. Plus lots more! Events: Friday, February 15 FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe Hike. 6:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Cir. Join us for an evening ski and snowshoe hike, complete with snacks around the campfire on top of Lonesome Pine Trails. Bring your own equipment or come at 5:45 p.m. to rent some from us; snowshoes $5/youth, $10/adult; XC skis $10/youth, $15/adult. Visit www.fortkentoc.org FMI Saturday, February 16 EASTON: Francis Malcolm Science Center Teddi Boston Talk/Snowshoe Hike. 6:00–8:30 p.m. at FMSC, 776 Houlton Rd. Teddi Boston: come meet the Limestone native who made history! Optional moonlit snowshoe hike after talk. Reservations required. Cost: $5/person; includes one or both e

In this edition: 1) Get the kids out to try XC skiing for free in Presque Isle. 2) Join in on a citizens’ ski race and tour in Limestone. 3) Check out a great trail system in Monticello. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, February 9 PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Free Youth XC Ski Day. 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at NHSC. 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Does your child want to try XC Skiing? Now is their chance! Instructors will be provided. Rental equipment available while supplies last! Free trail pass, free rentals and free lessons. Brought to you by Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital. Visit www.facebook.com/events/196679134581006 FMI LIMESTONE: Limestone Ski Club C-Me-Ski Classic Tour and Race. Aroostook Cup Series Race #3. Come out and enjoy the beauty of the wooded trails, wildlife, good food! Distances: .5k/ages 12 and under; 7k/ages 13-18; 21k/adults. Registration: 12:00 p.m. at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, 97 Refuge Rd. Youth race start: 1:00 p.m. Adult

In this edition: 1) Lace ‘em up for the first 5k of 2019 in Houlton. 2) Get the kids outside at a youth biathlon ski program in Fort Kent. 3) Ski for free in Presque Isle or tap into your inner superhero at a fun race in Fort Kent. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, February 2 HOULTON: 35th Annual Wild Katahdin Trust Snow Run. 2019 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. Contact Houlton Rec (207-532-1310) or visit www.ow.ly/Odun30ngcmm FMI FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Jalbert Youth Program. Saturdays; Feb 2-Feb 23; 12:00-2:30 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. Open to youth ages 4-14. Nordic skiing, instruction, and LOTS of games! Cost: Free for kids! Special $20 trail pass and rental for adults! Contact Julie Sanclemente (207-834-2599)