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Small pool, big fish, huge problem

When the big fish struck the fly, the surprise and savageness of the attack nearly tore the rod from my grip. Several unusual situations led to the circumstance, most were of my own doing. Over the next half-hour one of the unique, almost unbelievable fish fables that I’ve ever experienced transpired. Perhaps you’ll find it entertaining.

Upper St. John Valley Senior Ladies Golf

The Upper St. John Valley Senior Ladies Golf club met at the Fort Kent Golf Club July 10 for the second meet of the year.

County, N.B. teams hit links for cancer patients

Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery (C-A-N-C-E-R) held its 20th annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 22, at the Presque Isle Country Club.

Upper St. John Valley Senior Ladies Golf

Results for the Upper St. John Valley Senior Ladies Golf at Aroostook Valley Country Club from June 26 were as follows.

Fort Kent youth reels in muskie while fishing for trout on Fish River

Trystan Rioux, 13, caught a muskie well over half his own height during his first-ever trout fishing expedition at Fish River Falls.

Maine driver to make NASCAR Monster Energy Cup series debut in New Hampshire

Austin Theriault’s childhood dream was to race in the Monster Energy Cup Series. The Fort Kent stock car racer used to go to the Cup races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon and recalled seeing his favorite driver, Mark Martin, win the Sylvania 300 at Loudon in 2009.

Frontier Flag Football wraps up first season

On Saturday, June 22, 26 youth from both sides of the St. John Valley participated in a flag football jamboree at the Multipurpose Center in Madawaska.

How the head of Maine’s high school sports helped usher in a new era despite declining enrollments

Dick Durost will spend his final days as executive director of the Maine Principals’ Association in one of the places that his career took root — Indianapolis, Indiana.

Blizzard puts 100 new season tickets on sale

The Edmundston Blizzard’s organization has made 100 new season tickets available for sale.

Outdoor Calendar – Week of June 24, 2019

Wednesday, June 26 MAPLETON: Mapleton Daze Bike Rodeo. 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Mapleton Elementary School.

Red, white and blue trolling

Although our final destination was Square Lake, my cousin Mike Wallace and I launched my 20-foot Land Alaskan onto Cross Lake.

UMFK Summer Classic basketball on tap June 21-23

The 2019 UMFK Summer Classic, which showcases some of the top girls and boys high school basketball teams throughout the state of Maine, will take place in Fort Kent this weekend, June 21-23.

UMFK Bengal co-ed soccer camp offered this summer

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department will offer a week-long, action-packed co-ed soccer camp this summer.

Kayaks and canoes coast with speed during Grand Isle Kayak race

Twenty-five vessels barreled down the St. John River on the morning of June 15 during the sixth annual Grand Isle Kayak Race.

Blizzard staff report satisfaction with 2019 draft

Edmundston Blizzard’s general staff can say "mission accomplished" following the organization of the Maritime Junior A Hockey League (MHL) 25th Entry Draft.

Van Buren athletes scream for ice cream, take home awards

More than 30 student athletes from the Van Buren Secondary School District had the opportunity to enjoy an ice cream social June 6, during the spring sports banquet held in the cafeteria.

ATV Trail Report, June 14, 2019

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine — The little bit of rain that we are experiencing will help with what were becoming very dusty conditions.

Ourdoor Calendar – June 22-29, 2019

Saturday, June 22 FORT KENT: Greater Fort Kent Chamber of Commerce Summer Fun Color Run/Walk 5k. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Riverside Park. Run/Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $10/adult, $5/youth.

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