Aroostook town's telethon raises nearly $200K for park

Aroostook town's telethon raises nearly $200K for park

MADAWASKA, Maine — Madawaska raised more than $180,000 for renovations to its Bicentennial Park during a radiothon and telethon Thursday. The radiothon and two-hour telethon were held at Madawaska Middle High School and featured live music from seven bands. It is the first time the town has held a telethon in more than 50 years. The innovative fundraiser raised nearly all of the $200,000 renovation cost, and will allow the town to finish the pro…