Recreation

A new parks and recreation director has been appointed in Madawaska

On this hot summer day I began daydreaming about going upta' camp, so I went to Craigslist and this is what I found! "Beautiful Maine guide's home for rent. Located directly on Big Wood Lake in downtown Jackman, Maine. Excellent base camp for all outdoor adventures with four star accommodationns...

Seacoast Dock Dogs will be at Hops and Hounds, next Saturday, June 17th and you've never seen anything like it! On hot summer days, nothing feels better than diving into a cool pool, dogs love it too! Seacoast Dock Dogs will have a 40 foot dock and 40 foot pool for dogs to compete in high jumps and long jumps...

Contact sports can result in head injuries and concussions. A blow, jolt or violent shaking of the head can lead to the brain's normal functions being affected. Not all concussions result in a loss of consciousness, so it's important to get checked out after any form of head trauma...

Aroostook County –  As part of its ongoing commitment to encourage healthy lifestyles and improve the well-being of all County residents, TAMC has joined in the effort to bring adaptive winter recreation opportunities to people in the area with physical disabilities.

It's getting to be that time of year again. We are that much closer to watching the high school stars of tomorrow begin their careers in local recreation programs.

Once again this year, the Presque Isle Parks and Recreation Department will hold their traditional hoop shoot contest at the Community Center on Main Street in Presque Isle.

MMG Insurance in Presque Isle has donated $100,000 to help launch fundraising efforts for the Presque Isle Community Center Project.