Solar System Model A 40 mile (64.6 km) long scale model of the solar system, at a scale of 1 mile equaling the distance from earth to sun is on display in Aroostook County. The model extends along Route 1, between the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus and the Houlton Information Center at the end of I-95. The model has ten major components, those being the sun and the nine planets from Mercury to Pluto, with moons for Earth, Saturn, Jupiter (4) and Pluto. All planets except Pluto are visible from the road. Educational information on the planets can be found in the brochure, available at the Information Center in Houlton. Click here for details. Andy Santerre Snow Ride Join ANDY SANTERRE, 2002-2005 Busch East Series Champion, for the 4th annual Snowmobile Ride, February 9, 2008. Andy is bringing some NASCAR friends with him: 2006 Busch East NASCAR Champion, Mike Olsen, No. 61 Little Trees Chevrolet driver: and Runner Up for 2006 Busch East Championship, Sean Caisse, No. 44 Casella Waste Systems Chevrolet (Andy's Team). Donation price is $55 for both the ride and dinner/auction, or $30 for the ride and $25 for the dinner. Register early – last two year’s events have sold out. For more information or to register, contact Pam Wyman at pwyman@amhc.org or call 207- 498-6431. This charity snow ride, dinner and auction benefit AMHC’s Sexual Assault Services program, a member of the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MeCASA). The day-long activity schedule begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration sign-in at The Caribou Inn and Convention Center poolside. The ride begins at 10:00 a.m. with line up in back of the Caribou Inn.