offugo... Aroostook Outdoor Event News

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:...