Weather
The National Weather Service calls for a mild, wet Thursday, with a high of 64 and light rain likely. Friday reaches 61 before colder air arrives. Rain is likely Saturday and Sunday with highs near 40, and Monday brings a chance of rain and snow. Tuesday and Wednesday look drier, with highs in the mid 40s and a low near 28 on Wednesday. No snow accumulation is in the forecast.
This week
Edmundston has two shows tonight, Thursday, November 5. Broue - Nouvelle Administration is a French-language stage comedy that Quebec has loved since 1979. It starts at 8 p.m. Atlantic Time (7 p.m. in Maine) at Salle Léo-Poulin. Across town, Hommage à Ginette Reno fills the Cathédrale de l'Immaculée-Conception with a tribute to the singer at 7:30 p.m. Atlantic Time (6:30 p.m. in Maine).
On Saturday, November 7, Chris McGaw brings his show Songs of Love and Dirt to Brasseurs du Petit-Sault in Edmundston. It starts at 8 p.m. Atlantic Time (7 p.m. in Maine).
Next week
On Thursday, November 12, JAY SCØTT - Toutes les rues sont silencieuses comes to the Centre des arts d'Edmundston. He sings in French with his guitar, and the show starts at 8 p.m. Atlantic Time (7 p.m. in Maine).
Saturday, November 14, has two choices. The Rock Show plays Casino Grey Rock in Edmundston at 8 p.m. Atlantic Time (7 p.m. in Maine). Closer to home, Houlton's Festival of Trees opens at Sunset Farm, 436 Foxcroft Road, and runs through November 23. Local families and businesses decorate a historic barn room by room with trees and wreaths. There is hot chocolate by the fire pit and a visit from Santa. Admission is free. Check the hours before you go.
In season
Deer firearms season runs through November 28, with no hunting on Sundays. You need a Maine hunting license. Muzzleloader season follows November 30 to December 5. Bear season also runs through November 28. Fall wild turkey season closes Saturday, November 7, in select districts. Expanded archery for deer continues in designated areas through December 12. Pheasant, ruffed grouse and bobwhite quail seasons run through December 31.