<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=07OGPZ_1DwEqiZn00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=07OGPZ_1DwEqiZn00" width="1200" height="600" >EASTON, Maine (WAGM) - Backpacks, bounce houses, and a whole lot of excitement. Easton students got a head start on the school year in the best way possible. Local businesses and organizations teamed up with the Easton Rec Department for its annual back-to-school bash at the Easton Rec Center.If this is what back-to-school looks like, kids might actually be excited to go. Along with some family fun, the Easton Rec Department handed out a record 48 backpacks during its back-to-school bash this year. They say the event is about getting kids excited for the upcoming school year.Hillary Hallett, Director pf the Easton Rec Department said: “Part of it is getting school supplies. Part of it’s just getting back together with your friends before school starts. So, we’ve got some bounce houses, some animals, some outdoor yard games. So, it’s a chance to get together and ice cream and popsicles. So, can’t go wrong.”Kids said they were having a blast. Wesley Warren, one attendee said, “It’s really fun so far. Me and Evan are just looking around at everything.”Evan Shaw, another attendee added, “Trying to do stuff.”“Yeah and we’re enjoying it so far.” Warren continued.The backpack giveaway was just as big a hit. Attendeee Ryker Hollis jumped into the fun. With his face painted as Mario he said, “Mama mia, I guess it’s perfect. Like, the backpacks, the bouncy houses, every kid loves them.”Attendee Kenzie Hickey added, “I think it’s fun for everyone to get some backpacks and school supplies.” Organizers say community support behind the event grows every year. This year they reached a record number of students, and they hope to help even more next year. </div></body>

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EASTON, Maine (WAGM) - Backpacks, bounce houses, and a whole lot of excitement. Easton students got a head start on the school year in the best way possible. Local businesses and organizations teamed up with the Easton Rec Department for its annual back-to-school bash at the Easton Rec Center. If...

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