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Basketball season postponed, but still planned for Valley Unified schools

High school basketball will get off to a late start for Valley Unified Education Service Center athletes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Jan. 14, 2021

Here goes another week and not much to report. I understand how frustrating this season has been so far, but anyone who remembers seasons like this have happened before and once the snow came it never shut off and we had plenty of snow to work with.

Snowmobile Trail Report, January 11, 2021

Happy New Year, everyone. Sorry that I have not gotten a report out yet, but I have been busy doing a snow dance.

Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby set to go in St. Agatha

The Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby is ready to roll in St. Agatha this year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Basketball, hockey games go virtual in The County

HOULTON, Maine -- When the high school basketball season tips off Monday, things will be vastly different than in previous years.

Nadeau, Lyonnais and Lightbody among the stars of the week

Forward Joshua Nadeau, goaltender Antoine Lyonnais and defenseman Ben Lightbody, all from the Edmundston Blizzard, were named among the MHL players of the week for the period from Dec. 28, 2020, to Jan. 3, 2021.

Reflecting on the year’s best outdoor adventures

This past weekend, instead of turning on the TV one evening, I turned on my Christmas tree and watched it. Turning out the house lights, I lay back in my recliner, relaxed and let the multicolored blinking lights mesmerize me.

A look back at the second half sports stories for St. John Valley in 2020

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of 2020’s most important and interesting sports stories. This article highlights events from July through December.

Paul Leroux puts an end to the suspense

A goal from Paul Leroux with 4:02 remaining in the third period saw the Blizzard transform a 3-3 tie in a 4-3 victory over the Fredericton Red Wings in a game of the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) played Dec. 29.

Rapids win again in shootout

EDMUNDSTON, New Brunswick — For a second straight game, the Grand Falls Rapids had the final say in a Dec. 30 shootout against the Edmundston Blizzard. In front of 1,446 spectators at the Jean-Daigle Centre in Edmundston, they won 4-3 after avoiding a loss in the final minute of the third period.

St. John Valley Times 2020 year in sports (Part 1)

The Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby drew more than 1,200 anglers and spectators to Long Lake to raise money for the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund.

Hockey loving brothers build own ice rink during pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic prevented two Fort Kent brothers from practicing with their hockey team in Canada, the teens found an innovative way to keep up with their hockey skills.

St. John Valley coaches receive accolades from Maine Soccer Coaches

Two St. John Valley high school soccer coaches received 2020 ‘Coach of the Year’ nominations from the Maine Soccer Coaches organization.

Skiers hit the slopes for outdoor fun at Lonesome Pine Trails

The sun was shining and temperatures hit the mid-20s as skiers hit the slopes at Lonesome Pine Trails in Fort Kent on Saturday.

Maine Soccer Coaches name Fort Kent’s Gabby Martin ‘Player of the Year’

The Maine Soccer Coaches organization named Fort Kent Community High School senior Gabrielle “Gabby” Martin as Class C Player of the Year for the 2020 season.

Holiday gifts for pandemic-confined sportsmen

There’s only so much coyote and rabbit hunting or ice fishing an enthusiast can enjoy. That leaves a lot of indoor sheltering hours to fill. Here are a few Christmas gift ideas that may provide the outdoor oriented man, woman or youngster a pandemic pastime.

Acadian Pond Hockey Classic canceled due to pandemic

Another popular northern Maine winter event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local soccer players earn statewide honors

The Maine Soccer Coaches have announced a number of Aroostook County soccer players that have been selected to state and regional all-star teams for the fall 2020 season.

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