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You are invited to witness the most challenging sled dog race in the eastern United States!
CAN-AM CROWN International Sled Dog Race
Tips: • Park well off the trail so as not to interfere with other trail users. • If traveling along the trail during race hours, please watch carefully for teams and slow down as you pass any. • Some dogs are fearful of the noise of snowmobiles; turning your engine off while stopped will help! • Please don't allow children to approach the sled dog teams. • Please leave pet dogs home. • Bring extra warm clothing.
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Volume 18 • Issue 3 • MARCH 2023
Begins March 4, 2023 8 am - 11 am All three Can-Am Crown races (the 250, 100, and 30 mile races) have highly accessible starts on Fort Kent’s Main Street.There are no fees to view the races. Bring your camera! Finish Line: Fort Kent (All 3 races finish at Lonesome Pines Ski Lodge) Estimated Finishes: Can-Am 30 – Saturday, noon – 4PM Can-Am 100 – Saturday, 9PM – 2AM Can-Am 250 – Monday, 8AM – Tuesday 10AM
Visit website for race checkpoints @ can-am-crown.net The Can-Am Crown organization arranges a festive dinner and awards ceremony after each racing event. Dress casually.
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March is National Poison Prevention Month By Susan Spisak
National Poison Prevention
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Month has roots back to the 1930’s when a pediatrician recognized the
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correlation between accidental childhood poisonings and their deaths. He subsequently researched and publicized the hazards of certain household products. These important findings led President John F. Kennedy to proclaim that the third week of March would be recognized annually as National
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Poison Prevention Week to promote awareness and highlight potential dangers. After that, the ASPCA joined in and showcases it throughout March to provide valuable information about harmful substances to
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