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Special Olympians and volunteers enjoy basketball event at UMPI

One hundred and three athletes representing schools and agencies throughout Aroostook County gathered at Gentile Hall on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus Wednesday, Jan. 16, for the annual Special Olympics Basketball Event.

Hundreds again looking to participate in Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby

Hundreds of fishermen and women will once again compete for prizes totaling $18,500 and bragging rights during the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby Jan. 25-27.

Fort Kent teams defeat Van Buren

The Fort Kent Community High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams each defeated their Van Buren District Secondary School opponents in Fort Kent on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Mission accomplished. Blizzard earns 5 points in Nova Scotia

Edmundston Blizzard players can say "mission accomplished" after five points earned on a possibility of six during their three consecutive games in Nova Scotia this past week.

Blizzard wins unbelievable game in Yarmouth

The Yarmouth Mariners defied all logic by scoring two goals in the last 15 seconds of the third period on Thursday, Jan. 10, but the Blizzard finally prevailed by winning in overtime.

Austin Theriault forms partnership with South Paris race car builder

Stock car driver Austin Theriault has formed a partnership with Crazy Horse Racing, a company based in South Paris that builds Super Late Model and Late Model race cars.

Sanclemente and Jandreau win ski race, Caribou and Ashland are team champs

Tuesday’s classic ski race at the Nordic Heritage Center saw a pair of familiar individual winners and the rise of a girls’ team not accustomed to finishing on top.

Blizzard acquires a new defenseman

The Edmundston Blizzard made further changes on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, the deadline date for players’ movements in the Maritime Junior A Hockey League.

Blizzard loses in the final moments

The Edmundston Blizzard had victory at their fingertips. Sam King had just given the Blizzard a 5-4 lead with just 49 seconds to go in the third period.

FKOC to host biathlon competition Jan. 19 and 20

Skiers representing a variety of ages from New England and different parts of Canada will invade the Fort Kent Outdoor Center Jan. 19 and 20 for the NorAm Biathlon Cup No. 6. There also is a need for volunteers to assist with the competition.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Jan. 11, 2019

The snow machine has not let up and neither has the wind. Once the wind dies down and clubs get a chance to groom what Mother Nature has been dropping, the County trails from one end to the other are going to be fantastic.

Olivier-Luc Haché joins the Blizzard

On the deadline for player movements in the Maritime Junior A Hockey League, the Edmundston Blizzard has announced that 18-year old forward Olivier-Luc Haché has been released from the QMJHL

The long trip has begun for the Blizzard

The Edmundston Blizzard are currently en route for their longest trip of the season with three games in Nova Scotia in as many games.

Blizzard beaten 6-3 in Campbellton

The Edmundston Blizzard showed another poor performance on defense when they saw the Campbellton Tigers come back from behind to defeat them 6-3 Saturday night.

Fifth consecutive win for the Blizzard over the Rapids

The Edmundston Blizzard scored four goals in the second period and defeated the Grand Falls Rapids 6-5.

Fort Kent teams ski to victory at Lonesome Pine Trails

The Fort Kent Community High School boys and girls Alpine teams dominated on their way to victory in all four slalom races at the Aroostook League Alpine Ski Races at Lonesome Pine Trails in Fort Kent on Saturday, Jan. 5.

Both Bengals teams win at home

With only six available players for the night, the UMFK men's basketball team put forth an inspiring effort in their home victory against Green Mountain College on Friday evening, Jan. 4, 2019.

Warrior girls edge out Washburn, boys come up short against CAHS

The Fort Kent Community High School Warrior girls basketball team edged out Washburn by a basket on Saturday, Jan. 5, to win 35-33 at home.

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