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Things to do – Week of June 23, 2021

Wednesday, June 23 SAVVY CAREGIVER - Free six-session Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Barstool sports podcaster gets cold welcome in Madawaska following online controversy

When Barstool Sports podcaster Kirk Minihane and his followers stormed into Madawaska on a war footing last weekend, they found the other side hadn’t shown up for battle.

Long-running Pondfest celebration will return in July

The popular Pondfest celebration will return to Wallagrass in July after a hiatus last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Things to do – Week of June 16, 2021

Wednesday, June 16 SAVVY CAREGIVER - Free six-session Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Seventh annual Canoe and Kayak race coming to St. John River

On Father’s Day weekend, kayakers and canoers from around the region will take to the St. John River for the Valley’s seventh annual Greater Grand Isle Flatwater Canoe and Kayak race, hosted by the Grand Isle Homecoming Committee.

Things to do – Week of June 2, 2021

Wednesday, June 2 SAVVY CAREGIVER - Free six-session Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Things to do – Week of May 26, 2021

Wednesday, May 26 SAVVY CAREGIVER - Free six-session Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Things to do – Week of May 12, 2021

Wednesday, May 12 FALLS PREVENTION INFORMATION SESSION - Free online class, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging and AgingME Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Project. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 FMI or for a link.

UMFK announces 2021 virtual graduation celebration

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host an online graduation celebration at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, on the UMFK website.

Things to do – Week of May 2, 2021

Thursday, May 6 SENIOR COMMODITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION - Fort Kent, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Fort Kent Senior Center parking lot, 20 Pine St., by Aroostook Agency on Aging. FMI: 764-3396.

Maine Maple Sunday weekend is back, with smaller-scale plans amidst pandemic

Last March, when the King family entered the yard of their sugarhouse, The Maple Moose, on what normally would have been Maine Maple Sunday weekend, there were no people in sight to taste the maple taffy and corn fritters or witness the boiling of fresh maple syrup.

Runners can ‘spring into action’ to support those with brain injuries

Runners and walkers alike are invited to join the All Things Become New: Spring Into Action 5K.

Fun Run is alternative to Can-Am Crown

Like most activities in the country the Can Am Crown International Sled Dog Races for 2021 were cancelled by COVID-19, but now the organization has come up with a virtual race to take the edge off for organizers and mushers until they can run again for real in 2022.

Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby set to go in St. Agatha

The Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby is ready to roll in St. Agatha this year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

2nd annual sled run to raise local funds for Aroostook Relay for Life

On Saturday, Feb. 6, the Aroostook County Sled Run will return for its second year of daylong snowmobile rides, all aiming to support the local Relay for Life efforts.

Angel Snowfest event canceled due to COVID-19, but fundraising continues to help cancer patients

With COVID-19 cases reaching record numbers in Aroostook County, organizers of the Angel Snowfest annual fundraiser have decided to cancel the popular event slated for March 2021.

Maine Hunger Dialogue focuses on college student food and housing insecurity

The Maine Hunger Dialogue will convene by webinar from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 23. The event is free and open to the public.

Plenty of Halloween fun planned for Valley kids

Children are invited to participate in fun, family friendly Halloween events planned throughout the St. John Valley.

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