Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
BOOK CHOICES — Bess the Book Bus, a mobile literacy program, made a stop in Houlton Saturday to pass out free books to area children. In addition, the John Millar Civic Center was buzzing with numerous children’s games, food and activities.
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| Houlton Pioneer Times Photos/Joseph Cyr BIG CROWD — Scores of children came out Saturday for the Bess the Book Bus event at the Millar Civic Center. |
James Ruffin of Hodgdon peaks out of play tunnel. |
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| Houlton Pioneer Times Photos/Joseph Cyr CLOWNING AROUND — Edy Marie Michno, right, of Houlton waits paitently for “Jeb” the Shriner clown to create a balloon animal for her at the Bess the Book Bus event at the Millar Civic Center in Houlton Saturday. A large crowd of youngsters made their way to through the arena to get a free book, play kids’ games and enjoy a light lunch. |
In the photo to the left, Camrin Xavier of Houlton has a ball inside the bounce house.Bess the Book Bus is a mobile literacy van that travels across the country giving free books to school-age children. The event was sponsored by The Aid for Kids organization. |
