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SUMMARY:Yankee Chapter Aims Rules Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Aims & Rules Clinic\nThe Aims & Rules Clinic is an educational tool developed by NAVHDA to help dog owners and handlers understand the testing system. The clinics are conducted by designated NAVHDA Senior Judges and Clinic Leaders. Aims & Rules Clinics cover a variety of topics over two days\, including informal classroom style instruction on the NAVHDA philosophy\, test mechanics\, and the scoring system for each test. \nParticipants will also take to the field and water to judge and score dogs being run in a mock test setting. After each section the participants and the Clinic Leader will discuss the dog’s performance\, where the performance would fall in the NAVHDA scoring system\, and any strengths of weaknesses in training and handling. Many clinic leaders also include helpful tips and tricks on handling dogs in NAVHDA tests. \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend and Why?\n\nPeople with their first dog will see how other dogs work and gain insight into what their dog is doing and why. This will help to develop their pup’s talents and improve performance.\nNovice handlers will learn how NAVHDA evaluates versatile dogs\, and thus will be better prepared to handle their dogs in a test.\nExperienced handlers will gain a deeper\, more technical knowledge of how the team of dog and handler are judged.\nBreeders will learn what to look for in their breeding stock and their progeny\, and how to use NAVHDA records obtained through our Search Test Records service for selective breeding.\nAspiring NAVHDA Judges are required to attend an Aims & Rules Clinic and is one of the first steps in our Apprentice Judge Program. For more information please go to https://www.navhda.org/?s=Aims\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Register: \n\nReview Clinic Details linked below\nComplete Application linked below\, and mail along with your clinic fee to the chapter contact\n\nChapter Contact: Kathleen Weller \n39 Lisbon Road\, Brunswick\, Maine 04011\, phone: (865)274-6843\, email: katred07@gmail.com \nYankee Chapter Aims & Rules Clinic Details \nAims & Rules Clinic Application
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/yankee-chapter-aims-rules-clinic/
LOCATION:Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Route 128 Dresden\, ME 04342\, Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Dresden\, ME\, 04342\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20201230T045342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T221325Z
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SUMMARY:Yankee Chapter Spring Clinic-Dresden
DESCRIPTION:To help speed up registration the day of the clinic\, pre-registration can be completed with the following link: Pre-Register  \nFor anyone who is not a Maine resident\, or a resident of a state exempted from testing requirements (New Hampshire\, Vermont\, Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, Rhode Island: current list) the following form should be filled prior to arriving at the Clinic: Certificate of Compliance \nFor anyone who is not a member of NAVHDA International\, the following form must be filled out prior to participation in the Clinic: Release and Express Assumption of Risk Agreement \nClinic/Test Guidelines: \n1. Maintain physical distancing at all times. When distancing of 6 feet is not possible\, face coverings should be worn.\n2. Soap/water buckets as well as hand sanitizer will be available during the test for washing hands. Hands should be washed frequently.\n3. Rubber gloves will be available.\n4. The typical Yankee barbeque lunch will not be served. Please bring your own lunch and plenty of beverages for (for you and your dog) for your day of testing. Remember\, it may be very hot on training and testing days.\n5. Gathering during lunch should be limited to small\, distanced groups.\n6. Typical common water coolers for water will not be available during the test weekend.\n7. Any common equipment used during the test such as bumpers or pens will be sanitized between users.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/spring-clinic/
LOCATION:Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Route 128 Dresden\, ME 04342\, Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Dresden\, ME\, 04342\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T185141Z
UID:1363-1613811600-1613826000@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:2021 Wood Duck Nesting Box Project
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Yankee Chapter of NAVHDA and Ducks Unlimited for some outdoor family fun on Saturday\, February 20th. We will be volunteering our time to help the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife perform general maintenance and record the information for the state’s biologists on wood duck boxes. We are hoping to get as many kids as possible to join in the fun. All are welcome\, from “pampers to grampers”\, kids or no kids\, members and non-members! All are welcome. We will meet at the Exit 43 Quickstop Market at 9:00am.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/2021-wood-duck-nesting-box-project/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T235900
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20210119T150400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T150753Z
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SUMMARY:2021 YC Test Entry Open for Submission
DESCRIPTION:Do not send early.\nEntry’s must be post marked February 16th or later(No Earlier!). See testing page for forms links and details prior to sending in your entry.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/2021-yc-test-entry-open-for-submission/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20201229T034418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T034527Z
UID:1204-1611370800-1611489600@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:NAVHDA INTL Annual Meeting-Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:NAVHDA International Annual Meeting January 23-24\, 2021\nWith a 500 person maxi- mum available for the virtual meeting\, NAVHDA has asked each chapter to just have their President attend along with one delegate. Patti Carter will be attending as your President and Yanke Chapter Vice President\, Nick Raciopp will be our Delegate. Following the meeting\, they will inform everyone of the details.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/navhda-intl-annual-meeting-virtual-event/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T063000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20201229T033549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T054245Z
UID:1199-1609648200-1609655400@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Yankee Chapter Annual Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Yankee Chapter Annual Meeting-Virtual Event \nSocial Meet and Greet – 9:30 – 10:00 Meeting Starts – 10:00 until finished\nMeeting guidelines – Please mute yourself on entry\, use messenger to make comments\, to ask questions or to vote. \nJason Carter has sent an invitation to all chapter members to join the meeting via Google Meet. If you haven’t received this email with the link\, contact Jason at jcarter@rsu1. org.\nAlong with year-end reports from the Yankee Chapter officers and Board\, the meeting will cover upcom- ing event scheduling\, new payment methods\, communications\, NAVHDA International business and much more.\nWe will be giving away three great door prizes (“screen prizes?”) at the Annual Meeting: A Pheasants Forever Duffel/Backpack\, Set of 4 Etched Pheasants Forever Stemless Wine Glasses\, and a Dog Bundle: PF leash\, PF collar\, Blaze Survival Brace- let\, Mendota Checkcord. Winners’ prizes will be shipped to them after the meeting.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/yankee-chapter-annual-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20200107T063445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T001552Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Test
DESCRIPTION:We welcome people to come watch and encourage testing handlers.\nAll dogs must remain on leash.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/fall-test/
LOCATION:Bowdoinham Wildlife Management Area\, Wildes Road\, Bowdoinham\, Maine\, 04008
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200829T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20200107T063207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T200838Z
UID:982-1598677200-1598706000@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Fall 2020 Pre-Test Clinic
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday is our pre test clinic. The clinic is open to all members testing or not\, starting at 9am. The only difference being those who are testing get priority in the running order. \nPlease remember to come prepared for warm temps giving yourself and your dog plenty of water and shade. \nDirections:\nFrom I-295 take exit 37 for ME-125/ME-138 toward Bowdoinham.\nTurn right onto ME-125/ME-138 N/Main Street.\nWhen Main Street intersects River Road\, turn left onto River Road.\nTurn right onto Browns Point Road.\nTake the first righ tonto Wildes Road.\nFollow the paved road past the houses to the end\, then follow the\ndirt road until you see the training fields.\nPLEASE DRIVE VERY SLOWLY DOWN WILDES ROAD \nThe residents on Wilde’s Rd have expressed concerns regarding the speed of folks entering the site. Please remember to keep your speed under 25mph. \nWe look forward to see you there. \nRegister Here: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCm6CLoXZxToS1YY2Tp-EinSmCGfV7vj9CS8gNABBLkcZYXg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 \n 
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/pre-test-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Bowdoinham Wildlife Management Area\, Wildes Road\, Bowdoinham\, Maine\, 04008
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20200507T191152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T201523Z
UID:1034-1597467600-1597496400@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:August 15\,2020  Training Clinic - Bowdoinham
DESCRIPTION:The clinic will start at 9 a.m. We’ll be doing field and water work for dogs and puppies of all levels. Please note\, while we do our best to estimate the number of birds needed\, sometimes the crowd exceeds our expectations. Be sure to get to the training grounds before 9:00 and sign up for your birds as soon as you arrive.\nDon’t forget to bring water\, stakes or crates\, something to provide shade\, and…most important…bug spray!\nIf your dog is in heat or may be coming into heat\, please tell the sign-up staff. We must ask you to run last to minimize distraction to the other dogs. Your understand- ing is hugely appreciated.\nPlease keep your dog on a leash! \nMake sure to bring completed forms and pre register. All fees and forms should be in a ziplock bag and completed prior to arrival. \nAs always please follow state Covid-19 guidelines for safety & social distancing. \nClinic and Test forms for COVID and Insurance Waivers \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ye_U-CnLpBYdKYTvK7DuZBUIVo30HXfk-7CgGM_61pQ/edit?usp=sharing
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/training-clinic-bowdoinham/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20200212T120034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T190750Z
UID:975-1596164400-1596373200@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Spring Test - Rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:This is our Spring Natural Ability and Utility Test. We welcome people to come watch and encourage testing handlers.\nAll dogs must remain on leash.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/spring-test-dresden/
LOCATION:Bowdoinham Wildlife Management Area\, Wildes Road\, Bowdoinham\, Maine\, 04008
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20200107T062507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T211738Z
UID:978-1594443600-1594472400@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Water Clinic-Sugarfoot Kennels
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sugarfoot Kennels in Burnham\, ME for our Water Clinic. Sugarfoot Kennels offers a vast array of water to support everyone’s water training needs. Bring your own lunch\, shade\, bug spray\, sun block and plenty of fresh water for you and your dog. This is also our Semi Annual Meeting.\nAs always\, please keep your dogs on leash. \nWelcome to all to the Yankee Chapter’s Wicked Awesome Water Clinic.\nCOVID-19 Clinic Guidelines-Please Read \nThank you to Sugarfoot Kennels for this beautiful training site. It is very important we all practice social distancing\, using PPE when closer than 6’. There will be 3 white buckets with soap and water for washing. Use them often! Sanitizer can also be found by the equipment trailer. Again\, use often. Yankee Chapter wants you to stay well. \nThis site offers endless opportunities for you to train your versatile hunting dog. Don’t let me see anyone standing around! Please offer to help others when you or your dog need a break. \nRegistration and parking: As you enter Sugarfoot Kennels you will be greeted by our Treasurer\, Mike Rinaldi and our PR guy\, Bill Tracy. Mike will be accepting clinic payment at this time. The preferred payment method is by check\, made payable to Yankee Chapter.  Cash will be accepted. Please have the exact amount as he will NOT be making change \nPlease put all paperwork and $$$ in a ziploc baggie and hand to Mike. The map you will be given will help you locate training sites. Bill can answer any of your concerns. \nClinic Costs \n$20.00 first duck and dog \n$15.00 second duck and dog \nAttached to this message are two forms. If you are NOT a NAVHDA International member you need to put a signed release form in your ziploc at registration. If you are NOT a Maine resident and required by our state to register\, please sign and add that form too. \nPlease check NAVHDA’s website to be sure your International dues are paid. If you need to pay your chapter dues\, please print our membership form from the Yankee website\, and add it with payment to the ziploc you’ll be giving Mike upon your arrival. Again\, please put all info and payment in a ziploc bag ahead of time to speed registration process. \nEach map is numbered — that will be your running order for the day. As usual\, first come \nPlease Pre-register below: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgdBnZ_0tdKFEEofzwj2prNuCnPuRgx72eWD0cY-KflYquSA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1 \n\nClinic and Test forms for COVID and Insurance Waivers
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/water-clinic/
LOCATION:Sugarfoot Kennels – Burnham\, Me\, 444 Troy Road\, Burnham\, Maine\, 04922
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200327T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20191223T175503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T024018Z
UID:937-1585281600-1585486800@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Canceled-Maine Sportsman Show - Augusta
DESCRIPTION:State of Maine Sportsman’s Show\n2020 State of Maine Sportsman’s Show
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/maine-sportsman-show-augusta/
LOCATION:Augusta Civic Center\, 76 Community Dr\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200223T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20200121T063107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T232245Z
UID:996-1582430400-1582452000@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Yankee Chapter Wood Duck Box Project
DESCRIPTION:Bring your kids learn\, and help Maine biologists.\nWhere: meet at the Richmond Gas station Exit 43 off 295 9:00AM
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/yankee-chapter-wood-duck-box-project/
LOCATION:Richmond\, Maine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20200106T020031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T020031Z
UID:964-1582344000-1582369200@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Training Clinic-VOC 10 Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Don’t wait for springtime to start your 2020 training! Shake off that cabin fever and join the Yankee Chapter for a day of indoor training and socialization. We will be working with dogs of all ages and abilities. Skills covered will be retrieving\, recalls\, heeling\, come\, whoa\, and obedience. Bring your own lunch or stop by one of the fast food restaurants nearby.\nThe cost is $10. For more information\, contact Blaine Carter at mmkennels@ myfairpoint.net or 207-725-8229.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/indoor-training-clinic-voc-10-brunswick/
LOCATION:VOC 10 Brunswick\, 68 Church Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20191223T174850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T065903Z
UID:933-1582185600-1582198200@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Camp Sunshine - Dog Sledding
DESCRIPTION:Looking for dog power to take some amazing kids on dogsled rides Thursday February 20th. Follow our Facebook page for details closer to the event.\nDog must be well socialized and good with kids and dogs.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/camp-sunshine-dog-sledding/
LOCATION:Camp Sunshine\, Casco\, Maine\, 35 Acadia Road\, Casco\, ME\, 04015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200124T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20191223T173011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T173213Z
UID:928-1579834800-1580040000@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:NAVHDA International Annual Meeting - Portland\, Maine
DESCRIPTION:NAVHDA Annual Meeting 2020\nThe Westin Portland Harborview Hotel\, Portland\, ME\nJanuary 24 – 26\, 2020\nSponsored by the Sebasticook Chapter. Checkout www.sebasticook.com for more details
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/navhda-international-annual-meeting-portland-maine/
LOCATION:Westin Hotel Portland\, Maine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T083000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20191222T060244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T171559Z
UID:924-1578196800-1578213000@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Yankee Chapter Annual Meeting 2020
DESCRIPTION:Our Yankee Chapter’s Annual Meeting is on January 5th at Cabelas in Scarborough. Doors open at 9:00. There will be coffee\, munchies and stories to share from 9 til the meeting starts at 10:00. Please contact a board member asap if you have items to be discussed. Our treasurer\, Mike Rinaldi will be graciously accepting membership dues. Meeting will be followed\, as usual\, with a delicious Pot Luck Buffet and a Cabelas shopping spree! See you there.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/yankee-chapter-annual-meeting-2020/
LOCATION:Cabela’s Scarborough\, Maine\, 100 Cabela’s Blvd\, Scarborough\, ME\, 04074
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190817T141600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T142341Z
UID:838-1569038400-1569157200@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:September 21st-22nd Cabela’s Sporting Dog Days-Scarborough
DESCRIPTION:Join us September 21st and 22nd for our 2nd Annual Sporting Dog Days Event!  \nThis will be an outside event full of fun seminars\, demos\, and workshops! We look forward to seeing you here and check back as the date gets closer for more details.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/september-21st-22nd-cabelas-sporting-dog-days-scarborough/
LOCATION:Cabela’s Scarborough\, Maine\, 100 Cabela’s Blvd\, Scarborough\, ME\, 04074
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190909T210032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T210206Z
UID:853-1568437200-1568548800@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:L.L.Bean Hunting Expo September 14th and 15th 9AM-4PM
DESCRIPTION:Sat. & Sun.\, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.\nPOINTING DOG DEMONSTRATIONS\nPointing and searching are the two major aspects of the\nhunting dog’s work. Join the North American Versatile\nHunting Dog Association in Discovery Park as they present\na fun and fascinating display of animal talent. \nL. L. Bean\, Inc. Code of Conduct  \nIntroduction: \nL.L.Bean has developed this code of conduct to provide the best conditions for participants of events taking place at L.L.Bean\, and members of the public. This code contains guidelines for the conduct expected of you while present on L.L.Bean property for purposes of the event.  You agree that your presence at L.L.Bean for the event signifies your agreement that you will conduct yourself in compliance with this code. \nIf you do not agree to comply with this code or are unable to comply with this code\, you must immediately notify L.L.Bean. If you are unable to or fail to comply with this code\, you will not be permitted to participate in event activities taking place on L.L.Bean property\, and you release L.L.Bean from any claim for damages. \nGuidelines of Conduct: \nAt all times while present on L.L.Bean property for purposes of the event you will: \n■	conduct yourself in a manner which does not or will not endanger the safety or violate the rights of others. \n■	conduct yourself with honesty\, professionalism\, courtesy\, and respect toward others. \n■	promptly notify L.L.Bean upon becoming aware of any actions that endanger others. \n■	not possess or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances. \n■	refrain from smoking; smoking is prohibited at the L.L.Bean campus and at all event locations. \n■	not solicit donations. \n■	not collect customer names.  \nYou may not be permitted to participate in any event activities taking place on L.L.Bean property if you have at any time been convicted of a violent crime or a crime against a minor.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/l-l-bean-hunting-expo-september-14th-and-15th-9am-4pm/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190803T033613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T033619Z
UID:829-1567911600-1567947600@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Yankee Chapter Fall Test
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/yankee-chapter-fall-test-3/
LOCATION:Bowdoinham Wildlife Management Area\, Wildes Road\, Bowdoinham\, Maine\, 04008
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190803T033525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T033525Z
UID:827-1567825200-1567861200@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Yankee Chapter Fall Test
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/yankee-chapter-fall-test/
LOCATION:Bowdoinham Wildlife Management Area\, Wildes Road\, Bowdoinham\, Maine\, 04008
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190803T033301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190803T033425Z
UID:825-1567738800-1567774800@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Yankee Chapter Fall Test
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/yankee-chapter-fall-test-2/
LOCATION:Bowdoinham Wildlife Management Area\, Wildes Road\, Bowdoinham\, Maine\, 04008
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190328T030453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T023235Z
UID:499-1566622800-1566651600@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Fall Pre-Test Training Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Training Clinics FAQ\nMany new NAVHDA members don’t know what to expect when they go to their first training clinic. Our clinics are designed to help handlers and dogs from novice to advanced. Trainers and experienced handlers will direct a variety ofactivities that address the many skills your dog needs to be a successful versatile hunter\, whether or not you plan to test your dog in the NAVHDA program. \nClick on the questions below to see answers to the most commonly asked questions. You can have as many or as few questions open as you want at any time. If there is a question you don’t see below\, email us. We may add your question to this page for others to see. \n How does the day go?First you will sign in and pay for the birds your dog(s) will train with that day. We usually begin around 9:00. Handlers (that’s you) will be divided up according to the skill or test level you’re training your dog for – Natural Ability or Utility Test. The person in charge of training for the day will then explain what the day’s activities will be\, which usually means starting with some basic obedience and control exercises followed by field work with birds and\, depending on the weather and availability\, water work with ducks. \nIt’s important to remember that training takes time! Since turns in the field or water are based on the sign-up’s first come\, first served basis\, after the group work\, there will be waiting time. While you wait\, you have a great opportunity to continue training. Throw marks for retrieves\, practice the heeling course\, teach your dog patience watching others dogs\, etc. And don’t be shy – ask another handler to help you by steadying your dog or setting up blind retrieves or creating distractions\, then do the same in return. \nWhat should I bring?For your dog\, bring plenty of water\, a short lead and whatever basic hunting/training gear you use – check cord\, choke chain\, e-collar\, whistle\, etc. It’s a good idea to bring your dog’s kennel crate and/or a tie-out stake. The chapter has equipment available\, such as dummies\, training platforms\, blinds\, a bird launcher\, training table\, and heeling course stakes. \nFor you\, bring sunscreen\, bug spray\, snacks\, folding chair\, and drinks. At some of our clinics and test days\, a barbeque lunch will be available for a donation of $5 for adults and kids eat free. You’ll be advised ahead of time if there will be a bbq. If so\, we’ll ask everyone to contribute either a side dish or dessert. If the clinic is scheduled for late spring or summer\, you might want to bring a tarp or sun shelter. The fields where we train have little or no shade\, so keeping cool (both you and your dog) is always a challenge. Check the weather. Rain gear may be needed. We train in rain or shine. The fields are often damp or muddy\, too\, so having some kind of waterproof footwear is a good idea. \nCan my children attend the clinic with me?Absolutely! We encourage chapter youth to participate\, whether it is helping plant birds\, being much needed “go-fers\,” or just having fun petting\, playing and helping to socialize puppies. \nWhat do the birds cost?That varies year to year. The chapter\, as a rule\, charges $2 over our cost per bird to cover bird losses\, and miscellaneous clinic expenses. Approximate costs are $6 for quail\, $8.50 for chukars\, $14 for pheasants\, and $12 for mallards. These costs are subject to change without notice. \nCan I purchase birds to take home for training?At the end of the day\, birds that aren’t used or that are recaptured can be brought home\, and if we have extra birds at the end of the day\, you can purchase them\, as well. This is done on a first come\, first serve basis. Remember\, you must have a Propagation License and hunting license to legally poccess gamebirds. \nHow long does the clinic last?As long as it takes. Our goal is to make sure every handler gets the information and experience he or she needs. We’ll go until dark if necessary. \nWhat does the clinic cost?The Yankee Chapter offers the clinic free of charge to all NAVHDA members. Participants who are not members of NAVHDA will be charged $20\, which\, at the end of the day\, can be credited to a membership if the participant so chooses. \nCan I bring more than one dog?Yes\, but particularly with dogs at the Natural Ability level\, it’s often best to plan on working with just one throughout the day. If you bring other dogs along\, there is plenty of time and a place where they can be exercised. \nMy dog hasn’t trained with other dogs. Will this be a problem?If it is\, we’ll help. Many dogs get very excited seeing all the other dogs\, and this distraction can work to our advantage by giving us an opportunity to teach them to focus on their handler. Whether it’s keeping the young dog on a training platform while he gets used to the other dogs walking around him or teaching a “leave it” command when he pulls towards another dog\, there are many strategies to get him used to the group. When the dogs work with the birds\, in the field or the water\, they will be working individually\, unless training to honor another dog. \nWhat if my dog is in heat?Because of the distraction for male dogs which can be very disruptive to training\, we ask that bitches in heat train last. Please keep your dog aside (staked or crated) until it’s your turn for the field or water work\, but be sure to let the folks in charge of training know you’re waiting. That way we can be sure your dog will get equal time.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/fall-pre-test-training-clinic/
LOCATION:Bowdoinham Wildlife Management Area\, Wildes Road\, Bowdoinham\, Maine\, 04008
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190328T030022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T035040Z
UID:497-1563508800-1563714000@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled-NAVHDA Apprentice Hunter Program
DESCRIPTION:This has been cancelled. \nContact Jason Carter for more detail and to enroll for 2021 \n\n\njcarter@rsu1.org.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/navhda-apprentice-hunter-program/
LOCATION:Merrymeeting Kennels\, 33 Simpsons Point Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190328T024823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T035519Z
UID:494-1562994000-1563022800@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:July Water Clinic - Burnham\, Maine
DESCRIPTION:Location Sugarfoot Kennels 444 Troy Rd\, Burnham\, Maine 04922
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/july-water-clinic-bowdoinham/
LOCATION:Sugarfoot Kennels\, 444 Troy Road\, Burnham\, 04922\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190328T031317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T031317Z
UID:505-1559876400-1560085200@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Yankee Chapter Spring Test
DESCRIPTION:@ Greenpoint WMA
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/yankee-chapter-spring-test/
LOCATION:Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Route 128 Dresden\, ME 04342\, Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Dresden\, ME\, 04342\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190324T233758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T024059Z
UID:455-1559442600-1559480400@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Spring Natural Ability Test-Overflow Test - June 2\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Natural Ability Test – Overflow \nSpring Test \nHelp is needed to make everything run smoothly\, and working a test is one of the best ways to learn about the excitement of NAVHDA testing. If you’d like to volunteer to sell raffle tickets\, plant birds\, set up the tent\, be a go-fer\, help with lunch\, etc.\, please contact our Director of Testing\, Rich Gay. The test will begin at 7 a.m. sharp each day. Handlers should be at the test grounds no later than 6:30 to have enough\ntime to park\, “air” their dogs\, take a DEEP BREATH\, and find the donuts and coffee before meeting with the judging team.\nDon’t forget to bring lots of water for both you and your dog(s). There’s not a lot of shade or cover at the Dresden field\, so bringing a tarp or tent is a good idea if it’s hot or raining\, or both! Sunday our grill will be up and sizzling with chicken\, burgers and dogs and whatever else we can come up with. But even with the dedicated Yankee Chapter volunteers at the grill\, there are lots of hungry handlers\, field volunteers\, judges and friends to feed. \nPlease please please:\nBring a salad\, side dish\, or dessert to contribute to the lunch table!!!
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/spring-natural-ability-test-early-test/
LOCATION:Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Route 128 Dresden\, ME 04342\, Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Dresden\, ME\, 04342\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190320T035124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T030621Z
UID:424-1559365200-1559394000@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Pre-test Outdoor Training Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Training Clinic\nDresden Greenpoint Management Area \nTraining Clinics FAQ\nMany new NAVHDA members don’t know what to expect when they go to their first training clinic. Our clinics are designed to help handlers and dogs from novice to advanced. Trainers and experienced handlers will direct a variety ofactivities that address the many skills your dog needs to be a successful versatile hunter\, whether or not you plan to test your dog in the NAVHDA program. \nClick on the questions below to see answers to the most commonly asked questions. You can have as many or as few questions open as you want at any time. If there is a question you don’t see below\, email us. We may add your question to this page for others to see. \n How does the day go? \nFirst you will sign in and pay for the birds your dog(s) will train with that day. We usually begin around 9:00. Handlers (that’s you) will be divided up according to the skill or test level you’re training your dog for – Natural Ability or Utility Test. The person in charge of training for the day will then explain what the day’s activities will be\, which usually means starting with some basic obedience and control exercises followed by field work with birds and\, depending on the weather and availability\, water work with ducks. \nIt’s important to remember that training takes time! Since turns in the field or water are based on the sign-up’s first come\, first served basis\, after the group work\, there will be waiting time. While you wait\, you have a great opportunity to continue training. Throw marks for retrieves\, practice the heeling course\, teach your dog patience watching others dogs\, etc. And don’t be shy – ask another handler to help you by steadying your dog or setting up blind retrieves or creating distractions\, then do the same in return. \nWhat should I bring? \nFor your dog\, bring plenty of water\, a short lead and whatever basic hunting/training gear you use – check cord\, choke chain\, e-collar\, whistle\, etc. It’s a good idea to bring your dog’s kennel crate and/or a tie-out stake. The chapter has equipment available\, such as dummies\, training platforms\, blinds\, a bird launcher\, training table\, and heeling course stakes. \nFor you\, bring sunscreen\, bug spray\, snacks\, folding chair\, and drinks. At some of our clinics and test days\, a barbeque lunch will be available for a donation of $5 for adults and kids eat free. You’ll be advised ahead of time if there will be a bbq. If so\, we’ll ask everyone to contribute either a side dish or dessert. If the clinic is scheduled for late spring or summer\, you might want to bring a tarp or sun shelter. The fields where we train have little or no shade\, so keeping cool (both you and your dog) is always a challenge. Check the weather. Rain gear may be needed. We train in rain or shine. The fields are often damp or muddy\, too\, so having some kind of waterproof footwear is a good idea. \nCan my children attend the clinic with me? \nAbsolutely! We encourage chapter youth to participate\, whether it is helping plant birds\, being much needed “go-fers\,” or just having fun petting\, playing and helping to socialize puppies. \nWhat do the birds cost? \nThat varies year to year. The chapter\, as a rule\, charges $2 over our cost per bird to cover bird losses\, and miscellaneous clinic expenses. Approximate costs are $6 for quail\, $8.50 for chukars\, $14 for pheasants\, and $12 for mallards. These costs are subject to change without notice. \nCan I purchase birds to take home for training? \nAt the end of the day\, birds that aren’t used or that are recaptured can be brought home\, and if we have extra birds at the end of the day\, you can purchase them\, as well. This is done on a first come\, first serve basis. Remember\, you must have a Propagation License and hunting license to legally poccess gamebirds. \nHow long does the clinic last? \nAs long as it takes. Our goal is to make sure every handler gets the information and experience he or she needs. We’ll go until dark if necessary. \nWhat does the clinic cost? \nThe Yankee Chapter offers the clinic free of charge to all NAVHDA members. Participants who are not members of NAVHDA will be charged $20\, which\, at the end of the day\, can be credited to a membership if the participant so chooses. \nCan I bring more than one dog? \nYes\, but particularly with dogs at the Natural Ability level\, it’s often best to plan on working with just one throughout the day. If you bring other dogs along\, there is plenty of time and a place where they can be exercised. \nMy dog hasn’t trained with other dogs. Will this be a problem? \nIf it is\, we’ll help. Many dogs get very excited seeing all the other dogs\, and this distraction can work to our advantage by giving us an opportunity to teach them to focus on their handler. Whether it’s keeping the young dog on a training platform while he gets used to the other dogs walking around him or teaching a “leave it” command when he pulls towards another dog\, there are many strategies to get him used to the group. When the dogs work with the birds\, in the field or the water\, they will be working individually\, unless training to honor another dog. \nWhat if my dog is in heat? \nBecause of the distraction for male dogs which can be very disruptive to training\, we ask that bitches in heat train last. Please keep your dog aside (staked or crated) until it’s your turn for the field or water work\, but be sure to let the folks in charge of training know you’re waiting. That way we can be sure your dog will get equal time.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/pre-test-outdoor-training-clinic/
LOCATION:Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Route 128 Dresden\, ME 04342\, Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Dresden\, ME\, 04342\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190320T035040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T031411Z
UID:421-1558242000-1558267200@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Test Preparation Workshop-RSVP Required
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP mmkennels@myfairpoint.net \nThe Test Prep Workshop is all about helping your dog succeed on test day. It is a workshop for handlers\, not their dogs. As many of us learned after testing dogs several times\, there are lots of ways we handle our dogs and ourselves during a test that affect its outcome. Practical tips can be picked up during training clinics\, but often testing questions or situations just don’t come up. Besides\, we all know that test day is very different from a training day. \nHow does this workshop differ from a NAVHDA Handlers Clinic?\nNAVHDA Handlers Clinics focus on the NAVHDA testing and judging system – on the scoring system\, what judges look for\, and what the elements of the test are designed to accomplish. The hands-on part of a Handlers Clinic usually has the participants assuming the role of judges\, giving them an opportunity to evaluate dogs themselves. \nThe Yankee Test Prep Workshop will focus on handlers’ actions and options in the field and at the water. We won’t be teaching any “tricks” or ways to “beat” the testing system. We will present practical and effective handling advice for both the Natural Ability and Utility Tests — things like field time management\, giving commands\, interacting with the judges\, gun handling\, giving praise\, tips on receiving the retrieve\, etc. The workshop is lead by Yankee Chapter members who are NAVHDA judges and pro trainers. Yankee’s president will moderate the session\, and there will be two handlers with dogs to demonstrate handling. \nWhat’s the format?\nThe workshop will cover Natural Ability in the morning and Utility in the afternoon\, approximately three hours per session with a break in the middle of each. Participants can attend both sessions or just one. This is a people clinic\, not a dog clinic — you won’t be working your dog.\nThe workshop is free of charge to all Yankee members. Non-members will be asked to pay $10 and can apply that to a Yankee Chapter membership ($20) if they’d like. Participants should bring something to sit on. Full-day participants should bring their own lunches\, beverages\, etc. \nThe workshop leaders will cover the various parts of the test where the handler’s actions are critical\, using demo handler and dog teams to show what they’re talking about.\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/test-preparation-workshop-rsvp-required/
LOCATION:Merrymeeting Kennels\, 33 Simpsons Point Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T025119
CREATED:20190320T034848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T030548Z
UID:419-1558155600-1558184400@www.yankeenavhda.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Training Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Training Clinic\nDresden Greenpoint Management Area \nTraining Clinics FAQ\nMany new NAVHDA members don’t know what to expect when they go to their first training clinic. Our clinics are designed to help handlers and dogs from novice to advanced. Trainers and experienced handlers will direct a variety ofactivities that address the many skills your dog needs to be a successful versatile hunter\, whether or not you plan to test your dog in the NAVHDA program. \nClick on the questions below to see answers to the most commonly asked questions. You can have as many or as few questions open as you want at any time. If there is a question you don’t see below\, email us. We may add your question to this page for others to see. \n How does the day go? \nFirst you will sign in and pay for the birds your dog(s) will train with that day. We usually begin around 9:00. Handlers (that’s you) will be divided up according to the skill or test level you’re training your dog for – Natural Ability or Utility Test. The person in charge of training for the day will then explain what the day’s activities will be\, which usually means starting with some basic obedience and control exercises followed by field work with birds and\, depending on the weather and availability\, water work with ducks. \nIt’s important to remember that training takes time! Since turns in the field or water are based on the sign-up’s first come\, first served basis\, after the group work\, there will be waiting time. While you wait\, you have a great opportunity to continue training. Throw marks for retrieves\, practice the heeling course\, teach your dog patience watching others dogs\, etc. And don’t be shy – ask another handler to help you by steadying your dog or setting up blind retrieves or creating distractions\, then do the same in return. \nWhat should I bring? \nFor your dog\, bring plenty of water\, a short lead and whatever basic hunting/training gear you use – check cord\, choke chain\, e-collar\, whistle\, etc. It’s a good idea to bring your dog’s kennel crate and/or a tie-out stake. The chapter has equipment available\, such as dummies\, training platforms\, blinds\, a bird launcher\, training table\, and heeling course stakes. \nFor you\, bring sunscreen\, bug spray\, snacks\, folding chair\, and drinks. At some of our clinics and test days\, a barbeque lunch will be available for a donation of $5 for adults and kids eat free. You’ll be advised ahead of time if there will be a bbq. If so\, we’ll ask everyone to contribute either a side dish or dessert. If the clinic is scheduled for late spring or summer\, you might want to bring a tarp or sun shelter. The fields where we train have little or no shade\, so keeping cool (both you and your dog) is always a challenge. Check the weather. Rain gear may be needed. We train in rain or shine. The fields are often damp or muddy\, too\, so having some kind of waterproof footwear is a good idea. \nCan my children attend the clinic with me? \nAbsolutely! We encourage chapter youth to participate\, whether it is helping plant birds\, being much needed “go-fers\,” or just having fun petting\, playing and helping to socialize puppies. \nWhat do the birds cost? \nThat varies year to year. The chapter\, as a rule\, charges $2 over our cost per bird to cover bird losses\, and miscellaneous clinic expenses. Approximate costs are $6 for quail\, $8.50 for chukars\, $14 for pheasants\, and $12 for mallards. These costs are subject to change without notice. \nCan I purchase birds to take home for training? \nAt the end of the day\, birds that aren’t used or that are recaptured can be brought home\, and if we have extra birds at the end of the day\, you can purchase them\, as well. This is done on a first come\, first serve basis. Remember\, you must have a Propagation License and hunting license to legally poccess gamebirds. \nHow long does the clinic last? \nAs long as it takes. Our goal is to make sure every handler gets the information and experience he or she needs. We’ll go until dark if necessary. \nWhat does the clinic cost? \nThe Yankee Chapter offers the clinic free of charge to all NAVHDA members. Participants who are not members of NAVHDA will be charged $20\, which\, at the end of the day\, can be credited to a membership if the participant so chooses. \nCan I bring more than one dog? \nYes\, but particularly with dogs at the Natural Ability level\, it’s often best to plan on working with just one throughout the day. If you bring other dogs along\, there is plenty of time and a place where they can be exercised. \nMy dog hasn’t trained with other dogs. Will this be a problem? \nIf it is\, we’ll help. Many dogs get very excited seeing all the other dogs\, and this distraction can work to our advantage by giving us an opportunity to teach them to focus on their handler. Whether it’s keeping the young dog on a training platform while he gets used to the other dogs walking around him or teaching a “leave it” command when he pulls towards another dog\, there are many strategies to get him used to the group. When the dogs work with the birds\, in the field or the water\, they will be working individually\, unless training to honor another dog. \nWhat if my dog is in heat? \nBecause of the distraction for male dogs which can be very disruptive to training\, we ask that bitches in heat train last. Please keep your dog aside (staked or crated) until it’s your turn for the field or water work\, but be sure to let the folks in charge of training know you’re waiting. That way we can be sure your dog will get equal time.
URL:https://www.yankeenavhda.org/event/outdoor-training-clinic/
LOCATION:Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Route 128 Dresden\, ME 04342\, Green Point Wildlife Management Area\, Dresden\, ME\, 04342\, United States
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