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Derby marks $100,000 in Paradis Cancer Fund donations

The Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund received $18,000, its largest donation to date, from the organizers of the annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby. The donation marks $100,000 that the derby has donated since it began 16 years ago.

Spare the rod and protect your fishing investment

If you have been a fisherman for 10 years or more, especially a fly caster, chances are good that you’ve broken a rod. Most spinning and bait casting rods don’t come with protective cases, and often only expensive fly rods arrive in long, hard-shell tubes.

High school athletes earn accolades for the 2020-21 season

The Aroostook League has announced its choices for winter sports all-stars for the 2020-21 season.

Motorsports athlete Austin Theriault to participate in Fort Kent senior college course

Professional motorsports athlete Austin Theriault will participate in an upcoming St. John Valley Senior College class.

Snowmobile Trail Report, March 18, 2021

These past few days have certainly not hurt the trails too bad, but the next day or so in the 40s will help to deteriorate what we have. Friday’s temps look to be pretty cold and then the weekend looks like it will be warm again and now looking at 50’s for the next week coming.

Runners can ‘spring into action’ to support those with brain injuries

Runners and walkers alike are invited to join the All Things Become New: Spring Into Action 5K.

Fort Kent, Caribou teams excel at Aroostook League Ski Championships

The Fort Kent Community High School girls and Caribou High School boys took top honors at the Aroostook League Ski Championships.

This next couple of days with the weather being a little warm will prevent projects from grooming. Most everyone was out before the warmup making sure trails were flat.

Southern Aroostook upsets top-ranked Van Buren for divisional title

The Southern Aroostook boys basketball team took home the Division II championship March 9 after beating top-ranked Van Buren 55-41.

Southern Aroostook ends Wisdom’s win streak, running away with divisional title

The undefeated streak of the Wisdom girls basketball team came to an abrupt end Monday, March 8, in the Division II championship.

Fort Kent teams are County ski champions

Fort Kent teams ruled the slopes at the Aroostook County Alpine Ski meet held Saturday at Lonesome Pine Trails.

Van Buren boys dominate in semifinal with Wisdom

Van Buren’s varsity boys basketball team cleaned up at Saturday’s semifinal against Wisdom, 64-39. Maintaining a 20-point lead for much of the game, the home team out-shot, out-scored, and generally outplayed their rivals, securing their spot in the Division II championship.

This high-tech trio of ice fishing tools can improve your outing

I received a catalog in the mail last week from a world-recognized outdoor equipment supplier. As I paged through it, the technological advancements in fishing and hunting gear made my brain swim.

Pioneer boys wash out Beavers in second half of quarterfinal play

The Washburn Beavers’ tight halftime lead did not hold up against the Wisdom Pioneers during the second half of an Aroostook County Division II boys basketball quarterfinal Thursday in St. Agatha.

Shires edge past Madawaska in boys quarterfinal

A depleted Houlton boys basketball team was able to hold off a determined Madawaska squad Thursday night, 72-59, in a Class B/C quarterfinal.

Caribou boys victorious over Fort Kent

The top-seeded Caribou Viking boys basketball secured a 78-43 victory over No. 8 Fort Kent Thursday in a Class B/C quarterfinal.

Snowmobile Trail Report, March 4, 2021

Not sure where Mother Nature was back in December, but she has certainly made an appearance in the last week. The County has picked up over a foot of snow on Sunday and Monday, which we desperately needed if grooming activities are going to last through the month of March.

Central Aroostook girls top Fort Kent in basketball playoffs

In a 53-to-31 finish, the No. 3 Central Aroostook (7-6 overall) girls rolled to a victory on Wednesday night against No. 6 Fort Kent (2-6) in an Aroostook County League Class B/C quarterfinal.

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