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Blizzard’s Collin commits to Bowling Green

Edmundston Blizzard’s top scorer last season, Chrystopher Collin, will play with the prestigious Bowling Green Falcons of the Western Collegiate Hockey association.

Van Buren alumnus Matt Rossignol returns to direct athletics

Long-time basketball coach and Maine Basketball Hall of Fame 2016 inductee Matt Rossignol accepted a position at MSAD 24 in Van Buren as the athletic director.

Dutch Soccer Academy provides athletic outlet for kids

Youngsters from kindergarten to eighth grade were able to enjoy a bit of athletic excitement as the Dutch Soccer Academy wrapped up a week-long clinic in several towns across The County, including Fort Kent and Van Buren.

Considering the perfect canoe

There’s an ongoing decades-long dispute (probably longer) among waterborne sportsmen regarding what constitutes the perfect canoe.

Peter Clavette named Wisdom Middle/High School girls soccer coach

Wisdom Middle/High School has hired Peter Clavette as the new girls varsity soccer head coach.

ATV registrations now required for 2020-2021

An amended executive order by Gov. Janet Mills has lifted the interim suspension for ATV registrations, and ATV owners must now register or renew registrations for 2020-2021

Children learn soccer skills at Dutch Soccer Academy

The Kindergarten through Grade 12 students developed their soccer playing potential with training from licensed Union of European Football Associations coaches.

Residents can apply now for 2020 any-deer permits

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has announced that applications are available online for 2020 any-deer permits.

Summer target shooting can be a fun family outing

Shooting is a degenerative skill; whether you favor a bow, handgun, rifle or shotgun, abilities decline with lack of practice.

23rd annual Fort Fairfield Athletic Boosters Club Golf Scramble is Aug. 15

The 23rd annual Memorial Day Golf Scramble will be held in memory of Becky McCrea Griffeth who passed away in February of this year.

Old dog, new double-fly trick

As years pass and outdoor ventures accumulate, most older sportsmen undergo a change in the personal rewards and requirements of each outing.

Summer rec programs to occur with limited activities and enrollment

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen approved a summer recreation proposal that would limit enrollment and activities, and accommodate social distancing guidelines as well as extra sanitation measures during the board’s socially distanced meeting held June 8 at the Madawaska multipurpose building.

Scott Pelletier named SAD 33 athletic director

SAD 33 has named Scott Pelletier as athletic director. Pelletier, 44, replaces Wisdom Middle/High School Principal Ralph Fantasia in the position. Fantasia will continue to serve as high school principal.

Virtual moose permit lottery is Saturday, June 13

The state’s annual moose hunting permit lottery, a popular affair usually held at various locations around the state, will go virtual for the first time starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3.

Blizzard trades forward Wilson to Valley

The Edmundston Blizzard traded forward Chad Wilson and a conditional second-round pick in the 2021 midget draft to the Valley Wildcats.

Blizzard sends Lush to the Red Wings and obtains Breau

The Edmundston Blizzard made two deals last week, including sending defenseman Justin Lush to the Fredericton Red Wings.

Maine’s 2020 wild turkey season is underway

Maine’s wild turkey season opened Saturday, May 2, a couple of days earlier than planned thanks to a decree by the Maine Fish and Wildlife Department.

Friday Night Warrior Lights shine for Class of 2020

The school building has been empty of students since March, but the Fort Kent Community High School soccer field was lit up on Friday, May 1, in honor of the Class of 2020.

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