CAN-AM CROWN

International Sled Dog Race

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.

March is National Poison Prevention Month

By Susan Spisak

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Jennifer Keaten DVM, MPH, DACVPM

Practitioner,

ational Poison Prevention

Month has roots back to the 1930’s when a pediatrician recognized the

2 Hot Dog News 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

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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