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Moose season starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know.

After record-breaking heat over the summer, and with the memory of a sun-drenched September moose season a year ago still fresh in biologists’ minds, it appears that this year’s moose hunt will begin with more traditional late-September conditions.

Caribou Marathon’s success continues into third year

Wolfgang Hoeksma didn’t realize he was the oldest competitor in the Caribou Marathon until soon after finishing his race, but a smile quickly appeared after being told of the distinction.

Maine driver finishes eighth in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race

Fort Kent native Austin Theriault, returning to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for the first time since 2016, finished eighth in the World of Westgate 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway late Friday night.

Snowmobile clubs unite for grass drags

As snowmobile clubs around the state of Maine struggle with cash flow and finances, fundraising efforts throughout the year are a must.

Lifelike decoys essential to waterfowl success

The advances in goose and duck decoy appearance, construction, technology and tactics in setting out spreads have skyrocketed over the last 25 years.

Viking teams place second at home invitational meet

A cross country meet with a unique format that included several Aroostook County and Penobscot Valley Conference squads was held at Caribou High School under sunny skies and cool temperatures Saturday afternoon.

Warriors stump Owls in back-to-back shutouts

Both Fort Kent Warrior varsity soccer teams defeated the Madawaska Owls in back-to-back games at Fort Kent on Monday.

Volunteerism and friendship bloom as hundreds of BikeMaine cyclists hit Valley

Acts of comradery and fellowship spanned the field at the multipurpose complex in Madawaska Monday afternoon, as volunteers and staffers from BikeMaine helped one another set up tents and locate luggage while making new friendships.

Bengals blank Berkeley, Quebec

The University of Maine at Fort Kent men's soccer team racked up two wins this past weekend.

Bicyclists start 325-mile ride through Aroostook County

The legion of riders, staff and volunteers enjoyed autumn-like weather as they checked in and prepared for a seven-day bike ride from Presque Isle to the St. John Valley and back.

154 compete in final seniors tourney

A field of 154 golfers participated in the seventh Upper St. John Valley Seniors men’s tournament of the summer, held at Presque Isle Country Club, Wednesday, Sept. 5.

High school runners race to first meet of the season

High school runners bolted to their first meet of the cross-country season Tuesday afternoon as Houlton Middle-High School hosted a relay style event.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent women’s volleyball opens with three wins

The University of Maine at Fort Kent women’s volleyball team opened up their season The weekend of Sept. 1 on a high note, winning three out of their first four matches.

Bengals notch loss, play in Fort Kent Saturday

The University of Maine at Fort Kent men's soccer team was shut out Monday afternoon in what was their first loss of the regular season. The loss came at the hands of the Cape Breton University Capers, who notched three goals on the scoreboard to do away with the Bengals.

State issues emergency bear-trapping rule to protect Canada lynx

On Wednesday, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife issued an emergency rule that further delineated legal practices by the state’s bear hunters.

Uniform rule change draws support from coaches, administrators

Fans of high school sports will notice their favorite teams look a little bit different on the playing fields this year.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent home opener ends in draw

The University of Maine at Fort Kent men's soccer team took on the University of New Brunswick-Fredericton Aug. 30 at Alumni Memorial Field on the campus of the University of Maine at Fort Kent in what was the official regular-season home opener for the Bengals.

Biologists expect busy bait sites as Maine bear hunting season begins

Maine hunters heading into the woods today on the opening day of bear season will be battling warm temperatures, but that shouldn’t hamper their efforts to harvest an animal, according to a wildlife biologist who has been studying the animals for more than 30 years.

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