Weather is a drug...a good elixir for whatever ails you. 

Maine had an old fashioned winter with record snowfall like many northern states.  So as the sunshines, snow melts, locals are venturing out to rake lawns, walk at dusk, and to just be glad to be outside full time as season's change. Maine canoe races underway with plenty of water for spring paddling in canoes and kayaks.  Plans for opening summer homes, taking school vacations with kids, building decks, washing down home exteriors, and general busy bee industry is evident thru out Maine.  In Houlton, the local dairy bar just opened so you know little league games are not far behind either as ice get removed from the Milliar Civic Center too.  Living in Maine and enjoying all four seasons is such a blessing. Blue blue skies, bright stars and fewer friendlier people with a real sense of community.  That's Maine..the way life should be. And to top it all, Big Papi just hit a grand slam in yesterday's Red Sox win.  Life is good in Red Sox Nation.  Last year at this time, took the kids to a Red Sox series with the New York Yankees in Boston and watch a three game sweep of the pinstripes.  Here's the Houlton Maine Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Guide for the youth too! Don't forget sign up for Nothern Maine Soap Box Derby 13th Race with deadline for racer registration May 1st! Plan your float for the Houlton Maine 4th parade too..over two hours long to walk..we take our parade, 4th and nation's independence pretty serious!