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Outdoor calendar – August 10-18, 2019

Outdoor calendar – August 10-18, 2019

Summerfest at Fort Kent Outdoor Center

FORT KENT, Maine -- To help celebrate the town of Fort Kent’s 150th birthday, the Fort Kent Outdoor Center will host its annual BBQ and Band fundraiser on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the 10th Mountain Lodge and Stadium at 33 Paradis Circle.

Madawaska community celebrates town’s 150th birthday

Despite an early morning rain, bicentennial park was filled with music and laughter as nearly 300 community members set out to enjoy a day to celebrate the 150th birthday of the town of Madawaska put on by the Acadian Festival Committee on July 21.

Austin’s Ride this weekend promotes suicide awareness

The fourth annual Austin's Ride for Suicide Awareness will take off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, from Presque Isle and make its way to Van Buren.

Frenchville to celebrate 150th Anniversary Festival

Frenchville will celebrate 150 years as a town this weekend with events including live music, a parade and fireworks. The motto for the celebration is the Frenchville town motto: “A small town with a big heart,” or “Un petit village avec un grand coeur.”

Historical group seeks schoolhouse items for Brann School display

The Gov. Brann School invites the community to be part of history.

Valley transportation has drive

Eight members of an elite squad of bus drivers from Madawaska and one from Fort Kent allowed the Valley Unified fleet of buses to take first, second and third places at a bus competition held June 25 in Presque Isle.

City of Presque Isle to host official kickoff celebration for Maine Bicentennial

On Tuesday, July 30, Presque Isle will become the first city in Maine to commemorate the state’s 200th anniversary with special events that will include a visit from Gov. Janet Mills.

Outdoor Calendar – July 18-22, 2019

Thursday, July 18 FORT FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Cary/Pines Inflatable Adventure Park. 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Athletic Complex.

Country concert will benefit Toys for Tots

The Meo Bosse Detachment 1414 Marine Corps League will bring country singer Billy Dean to Caribou for a fundraising concert to benefit the Northern Aroostook Toys for Tots Program.

Recycling event in Fort Kent collects 32 pallets of electronic trash

An electronic waste recycling event collected 32 pallets of electronic trash on Saturday, June 29, at the St. Louis Church in Fort Kent.

Christian Life Center plans celebration day

All are welcome to visit the Christian Life Center for its “Day of Celebration” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3.

County, N.B. teams hit links for cancer patients

Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery (C-A-N-C-E-R) held its 20th annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 22, at the Presque Isle Country Club.

Acadian Landing celebration goes on, despite foul weather

Close to 300 people attended a special Mass and fellowship held in honor of the Acadian landing in Madawaska at the St. David Catholic Church on Sunday, June 30.

Community enjoys Fun Day in St. Francis despite testy weather

Rain showers were unable to dampen the spirits of those who attended the Friends of St. Francis sixth annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 6.

‘Where’s Waldo?’ comes to Fort Kent

Throughout the month of July, community members and visitors can participate in a fun town-wide event: Where’s Waldo? in the Fort Kent area, hosted by Bogan Books.

Wallagrass woman, 96, honored at PondFest event

Laura Saucier received special recognition at the 2019 PondFest Celebration in Wallagrass.

Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Hosts Aroostook Retired Educators

Laughter, hugs and smiling faces filled the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum on Tuesday, June 25, when retired teachers from the north to the south of Aroostook County gathered for the first of four summer meetings.

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