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Seventh annual Canoe and Kayak race coming to St. John River

On Father’s Day weekend, kayakers and canoers from around the region will take to the St. John River for the Valley’s seventh annual Greater Grand Isle Flatwater Canoe and Kayak race, hosted by the Grand Isle Homecoming Committee.

Hodgdon shuts out Owls in D baseball quarterfinal

The top-ranked Hodgdon Hawks improved to 15-1 on the season with a 12-0 shutout victory against No. 8 Madawaska in a Class D North quarterfinal Thursday afternoon.

Warriors bash way past Wisdom

A pair of home runs by cousins Cami Shields and Maddie Shields lifted the Southern Aroostook softball squad to a 16-6 victory over Wisdom Tuesday afternoon in a Class D North preliminary contest.

Warrior girls headed to Dexter for softball quarterfinal

The Fort Kent Warrior softball team is headed to the quarterfinals following an 11-10 victory over Orono in a preliminary home contest.

Van Buren boys tennis advance to regional championship

Van Buren’s undefeated boys tennis team defended its 8-0 record in a semifinal home match against Orono on Saturday, June 5. The Crusaders won the match 3-2.

Van Buren boys carry undefeated record into tennis playoff season, girls out in prelim match

The Crusaders boys defended their undefeated record in a 5-0 quarterfinal tennis match against Deer Isle Stonington at home on Wednesday. Their record moves to 7-0 on the season.

Baseball, softball squads gear up for postseason

The regular season is now a fond memory for many baseball and softball squads, but there is still much work to be done.

Madawaska baseball wins pitching duel with Fort Kent

A pitchers’ duel ended in a 2-1 victory for Madawaska in the final game of the regular season on June 2.

Van Buren walks off with 10-9 win versus Washburn

VAN BUREN, Maine -- Thursday, May 27, playing in a cold and blustery game at Van Buren’s baseball field, the Washburn Beavers and Van Buren Crusaders traded hits, walks and runs as well as the lead throughout the course of the game.

Spring’s terrific taste treats

Most everyone born and raised in Aroostook County knows May is fiddlehead month, a limited-time treat that’s a true Crown of Maine tradition.

Madawaska shuts out young Fort Fairfield team at home

A showdown between the Madawaska and Fort Fairfield baseball teams ended early on Thursday May 28, when the Owls rolled to a 16-0 victory in five innings.

Ouellette smashes game winning hits for Warriors

The Fort Kent Community High School Warrior softball team recorded two straight wins improving to 6-7 on the season.

Shire girls, Caribou boys claim County track crowns

Track and field athletes from across Aroostook County gathered at Caribou High School Friday afternoon for the Aroostook League championships.

Extension plant swap is May 29

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Aroostook County in Fort Kent is sponsoring its Third Annual Plant Swap from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 29, rain or shine, at Bouchard Family Farms, 772 Caribou Road, Fort Kent.

Valley Tennis Roundup: Van Buren boys remain undefeated

Success continues to follow the Van Buren tennis team on the courts this spring. The Crusader boys are a perfect 5-0 on the year as of May 14, while the girls team is 3-2 on the season.

Time for the spring turkey hunt

No, it’s not November and time for Thanksgiving dinner; but it is time for the spring hunt that may supply the tasty main course ingredient for that special meal.

County track athletes compete at Caribou

Track and field athletes from nine different schools competed Saturday at Caribou High School.

Tennis athletes compete in singles qualifying event

High school tennis players from throughout Aroostook County participated in the Maine State Region 1 tennis singles qualifier seedings matches at Caribou High School May 8.

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