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Houlton, Fort Kent meet on the baseball, softball diamonds for doubleheaders

A sunny afternoon provided the perfect backdrop Tuesday afternoon for a pair of baseball and softball games between Houlton-Greater Houlton Christian Academy and visiting Fort Kent.

Presque Isle boys, Houlton/GHCA girls win Aroostook League crowns

Track and field athletes from throughout Aroostook County converged on Presque Isle Middle School for the Aroostook League Championships Friday, May 20.

Getting a handle on the best gobbler gear

Tom turkey remain in full mating mode during the second half of the season, so circumstances are prime to bag and tag a turkey.

Madawaska Owls tennis team has advantage with indoor courts

Tennis players in Madawaska may have the edge on other area teams as the Owls have indoor courts to play and practice on, but they have unique challenges of their own.

Tandem streamers for spring trolling

May is ice-out and spring trolling time, a chance to hook the largest fish of the season, and it’s a tried and true opportunity for tandem streamers.

St. John Valley schools form cooperative softball team

People living in the small towns comprising Maine’s St. John Valley know that life is better when resources are shared, so when one high-school could not field enough players for a softball team, their competition one town over readily agreed to join forces.

Fort Kent baseball rolls to victory over Madawaska

The Madawaska baseball team faced a tough opponent in visiting Fort Kent on the Owls’ home turf Saturday, May 7.

UMFK athletes win 2022 Track and Field National Championships

Just five years in the making, the University of Maine at Fort Kent track and field teams have already taken home national championships.

Polar Dip raises more than $10,000 for Special Olympics

Ice chunks floated not far from the shore of Long Lake in Sinclair but 35 people plunged into the freezing water during the 2022 Polar Dip for Aroostook Special Olympics on Sunday.

Fort Kent Warriors compete at Orono track meet

Fort Kent Community High School athletes competed against seven other squads in a track meet at Orono High School Saturday.

First-time coach prepares to lead team into Aroostook County Singles Tournament

A Caribou native is preparing to lead her young tennis team from Fort Kent into the Aroostook County Singles Tournament Saturday.

Going for gobblers

Over the last few springs, a growing band of Aroostook outdoorsmen are turning to another option -- a spring wild turkey season.

April cold-water fishing tips

Any veteran Crown of Maine spring fisherman knows that April casting forays are more for the spirit and the soul than the fight and the frying pan.

Caribou Rec holds annual High School indoor Soccer Tournament Fundraiser

The Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center held its annual High School Indoor Soccer Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, March 26. It was a smaller turnout of teams after having a two year layoff due to COVID-19.

Thoughts on appreciating April

I’m not a big fan of April. Any month that begins with a special day for fools should be a bit suspect from the get-go.

Aroostook League scholar athlete banquet honors winter athletes

The Aroostook League held its 13th annual Scholar/Athlete Banquet at the Caribou High School Cafeteria on Tuesday, March 15.

Snowmobile Trail Report, March 25, 2022

Most clubs will be out once the storm is over and will do what they can tonight.

Young athletes from top of Maine form AAU basketball team

A team of young northern Maine basketball players looking to up their game formed a team in affiliation with a competitive AAU league located downstate.

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