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In this edition: 1) Prowl for owls in Caribou. 2) Run the rapids in Houlton. 3) Wobble around the water’s edge looking for warblers in Caribou. Plus lots more! Events: Tuesday, April 30 CARIBOU: Cary Medical Center/Caribou Rec./Aroostook Birders Owl Prowl & Night Sounds Field Trip. Listen for owls using audio enhancement tools while exploring a local forest. Meet at Caribou Wellness Center at 6:45 p.m. Open to all ages. Rain or shine. Cost: FREE! Includes transportation. Headlamps/flashlights strongly recommended. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI Saturday, May 4 HOULTON: Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race. 8 miles; whitewater. Finish in downtown Houlton. 2018 Maine Downriver Championship Series Point Race. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Wellington's on Station Rd., New Limerick. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $15/adult; $10/youth. T-shirt to first 60 registrants. Awards, door prizes, lunch provided! Contact Jane Torres (207-53

In this edition: 1) Welcome spring and help with spring cleaning in Fort Kent. 2) Run to help bring awareness to organ and tissue donation in Caribou. 3) Give paintball biathlon a try in Fort Kent. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, April 20 FORT KENT: FKOC Spring Fling! 8:00-10:00 a.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center, 33 Paradis Circle. Seasonal ski rental returns will be accepted and we’ll be Spring Cleaning the 10th Mountain Lodge (cleaning supplies provided). Contact Mark Shea mshea@pinelandfarms.org FMI CARIBOU: Cary Medical Center 6th Annual Ann King Donor Dash 5k. Walk/Run for Organ and Tissue Awareness. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Griffeth Ford, 16 Access Highway. Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Run start: 9:30 a.m. First 50 registrants get a t-shirt; refreshments at Cary following the event. Cost: $15/person, $25/family. All proceeds benefit New England Organ Bank. Contact Dean Cote (207-498-1282) FMI Thursday, April 25 FORT FAIRFIELD: Family Story Time: Earth

In this edition: 1) Spring into spring at a 5k in Fort Kent. 2) Welcome spring and help with spring cleaning in Fort Kent. 3) Run to help bring awareness to organ and tissue donation in Caribou. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, April 13 FORT KENT: All Things Become New Spring Into Action 5k/10k Walk/Run & Kids’ Fun Run. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Fort Kent HS, 84 Pleasant St. Kids’ Fun Run start: 9:15 a.m. 5k/10 start: 10:00 a.m. Funds raised support Haven of Rest in Eagle Lake. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/FortKent/AllThingsBecomeNewSpringIntoAction5K10K FMI Saturday, April 20 FORT KENT: FKOC Spring Fling! 8:00-10:00 a.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center, 33 Paradis Circle. Seasonal ski rental returns will be accepted and we’ll be Spring Cleaning the 10th Mountain Lodge (cleaning supplies provided). Contact Mark Shea mshea@pinelandfarms.org FMI CARIBOU: Cary Medical Center 6th Annual Ann King Donor Dash 5k. Walk/Run for Organ and Tissue Awareness.

In this edition: 1) Splash and dash your way to youth fitness and fun in Presque Isle. 2) Welcome spring at a 5k run/walk in Presque Isle. 3) Run a mile to honor a fallen soldier in Patten. Plus lots more! Events: Friday, April 5-Friday, May 3 PRESQUE ISLE: Star City Splash & Dash Club. Fridays from 3:000–5:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. For youth aged 8-12. Fun sport that combines running, swimming; focus is on participation rather than competition. Cost: $35/youth; includes snacks, afterschool transportation, biathlon registration fee, t-shirts. Drop in fee: $5/day. Visit www.msad1.coursestorm.com/course/star-city-splash-dash-club?search=splash FMI Saturday, April 6 PRESQUE ISLE: 39th Annual UMPI Spring Runoff 5k Road Race. County Challenge Series Race #2. Run as an individual or 3-person relay team. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at UMPI’s Wieden Gym. Walk start: 9:30 a.m. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Pizza and Pepsi served after the race! Cost: $15/individual,