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Shires top Valley Mustangs in first County football contest

For the first time in history, two Aroostook County high school squads met on the gridiron for an official Maine Principals’ Association varsity contest.

Understanding shotshells for waterfowl hunting

It’s difficult to believe that 30 years ago the federal government outlawed all use of lead pellets in shotgun shells used to hunt waterfowl.

Knights of Columbus hosted penalty kick soccer competition

On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Knights of Columbus Council 7920 hosted a penalty kick soccer competition — sponsored by the Supreme Council and hosted nation-wide by councils if they choose to do so.

Fort Kent wins County Championship on a cold, windy day

Fort Kent took first place in the Aroostook County Championship at the Mars Hill Country Club on Friday, after being delayed one day due to rainy weather.

Calling methods for the best moose hunt

The memories of a moose hunt will last a lifetime, especially if it’s a family event, and the delicious meat is a wonderful reward.

Madawaska beats out Fort Fairfield in a runaway second half

Fort Fairfield lost to Madawaska on a very windy and cold Friday afternoon on the soccer field. Madawaska erupted in the second half to secure the 3-0 victory.

Shires split soccer games with visiting Fort Kent

Whenever Fort Kent and Houlton meet on the girls soccer pitch, a thrilling and competitive game typically follows.

Fort Kent Outdoor Center welcomes new manager

Elysha Dyer recently joined the Fort Kent Outdoor Center as its new venue manager and ski coach.

County runners hold their own against central Maine squads

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook County cross country runners were challenged by squads from central Maine Sept. 9 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

Busy start to fall soccer season

The first week of soccer was a busy one for southern Aroostook County high school squads with a bundle of games played.

Ways to report fall sports results

With the fall high school sports season now underway, staff at the Houlton Pioneer Times, The Star-Herald, the Aroostook Republican and News and the St. John Valley Times are seeking help from coaches and managers in reporting results in a timely manner.

Wisdom athletes help power up snack shack

Wisdom High School athletes dig their community so much that they literally dug a trench to help provide electricity to a new snack shack to serve fans at their home games.

Hot start for cross country runners

Cross Country runners from Fort Kent and the Limestone/Maine School of Science and Mathematics joined the Houlton-Greater Houlton Christian Academy for an unseasonably warm race Tuesday afternoon.

Valley Mustangs to make high-school football debut downstate Friday

The Valley Mustangs varsity football team will compete in its first official game as a Maine Principal Association-sanctioned team Friday against Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln.

Wave for the waterfowl

Hunting season for native Canada geese runs Sept. 1-24 and attracts a growing number of waterfowlers.

Warrior boys, girls soccer teams defeat Central Aroostook in Fort Kent openers

The Fort Kent Warrior varsity boys and girls soccer teams both defeated Central Aroostook Panthers 6-0 in back to back home opener games in Fort Kent on Tuesday.

Awesome August bass action

There’s no question brook trout and salmon are favorite finned quarry for most Aroostook anglers, especially fly fishermen.

Wisdom and Van Buren combining soccer teams this season

High school soccer is set to start next week in the St. John Valley and two schools have combined forces to ensure all students have a chance to play.

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