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In this edition: 1) It’s all downhill at a kids’ ski race in Fort Kent. 2) Gear up for hunting and fishing at the Sportsman’s Show in Presque Isle. 3) Watch some fast skiers or be part of the action at a national championship ski race in Presque Isle. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, March 23 FORT KENT: Lonesome Pine Trails Invitational Youth Ski Race. 9:00 a.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails, Forest Ave. Slalom and Giant Slalom downhill youth races. Contact Lonesome Pine Trails (207-834-5202) or info@lonesomepines.org or visit www.lonesomepines.org FMI Saturday, March 23-Sunday, March 24 PRESQUE ISLE: Presque Isle Fish and Game Club Sportsman’s Show. Doors open: 9:00 a.m. each day at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Kids’ Trout Fishing Pond, Air Gun Shooting Range, Laser Shot Rifle/Pistol Range, Video Hunting Game, Moose Calling Contest, hourly kids’ door prizes! 75+ exhibitors. Fee: $5/person, FREE/kids 10 and under. Visit Presque Isle Fish and Game Club www.PIFG.org F

In this edition: 1) Sign the kids up for a downhill ski race in Mars Hill. 2) Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with a 4k run/walk in Presque Isle. 3) Discover new sports and new trails in Patten. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, March 16 MARS HILL: Bigrock Invitational Youth Ski Race. For youth ages 15 and under. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Bigrock Mountain, 37 Graves Rd. Giant Slalom Race start: 10:00 a.m. Slalom Race start: 12:45 p.m. Awards: 2:30 p.m. Medals and ribbons to top finishers. Fee: $35/skier, includes lift ticket; $25/season pass holder. Contact Bigrock (207-425-6711) or visit www.skireg.com/bigrock-youth-ski-race FMI Sunday, March 17 PRESQUE ISLE: Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital Sneakers and Shamrocks 4k. Registration: 12:00 p.m. at Smith Wellness Center at Northern Maine Community College , 33 Edgemont Dr. Run/walk start: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $4/person. Visit www.survey.emhs.org FMI Saturday, March 16-Friday, March 22 PATTEN: Friends of Ka

In this edition: 1) Sign the kids up for a fun downhill skiing program in Caribou. 2) Walk among angels in St. Agatha. 3) Women: discover and improve your winter skills in Patten. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, March 9 CARIBOU: Caribou Rec/Bigrock SKI4LIFE Downhill Ski Program. Saturdays, March 9-April 6. For students in grades 5-8. Cost: $80/student (includes lift ticket, ski rentals, lesson, transportation), $20/Bigrock season pass holder. Pre-registration required. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI ST. AGATHA: 6th Annual Angel Snowfest. All-day event at Lakeview Restaurant; live music, outdoor Ice Bar, Snowshoe/Walk, Luminary Walk on the breathtaking Lakeview trails. Proceeds benefit Angel Flight NE and Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund. Fee: $15; includes neck-warmer, stew, entertainment. Visit www.facebook.com/angelsnowfest FMI Friday, March 15 – Sunday, March 17 PATTEN: Mt. Chase Lodge Women’s Winter Skills Weeke

In this edition: 1) Watch sled dogs and skiers work together in Fort Kent. 2) Have fun at an annual ski frolic in Presque Isle. 3) Race your neighbor on snowshoes in Fort Kent. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, March 2-Sunday, March 3 FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center/Can-Am Crown Skijoring Races. Skijoring: a blend of XC skiing and mushing, where skier and animal(s) work together. 4k Sprint races Saturday; 8k races, FREE Family Fun 2k event Sunday, at Fort Kent Outdoor Center, 33 Paradis Cir. Cost: FREE for spectators! Contact FKOC fkocevents@gmail.com or visit www.fortkentoc.org/skijoring-in-fort-kent FMI Saturday, March 2 PRESQUE ISLE: Himie Towle Memorial Ski Frolic. Aroostook Cup Series Race #4. Youth races at varying distances; 10k Freestyle Race, 5k Tour for adults. Registration: 10:00 a.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Youth race start: 12:00 p.m. Adult race start: 12:30 p.m. Cost: $20/family, $10/adult, $5/youth; includes lunch