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Maine’s 2020 wild turkey season is underway

Maine’s wild turkey season opened Saturday, May 2, a couple of days earlier than planned thanks to a decree by the Maine Fish and Wildlife Department.

Friday Night Warrior Lights shine for Class of 2020

The school building has been empty of students since March, but the Fort Kent Community High School soccer field was lit up on Friday, May 1, in honor of the Class of 2020.

The Blizzard’s McLeod commits to York University

The York University Lions in Toronto have announced that Brock McLeod of the Edmundston Blizzard has committed to their USPORTS program for 2020-21.

Strange streamers are worth a tie or a buy

Some of the largest trout and salmon of the entire season are hooked on beautiful streamlined bait fish imitations and vividly hued attractor patterns.

UMFK coaches focus on recruiting during pandemic

Global pandemic or not, the coaches must prepare for their seasons when the school year hopefully starts up again in the fall.

Jacob Roy, Carson Theriault sign with UMF ski team

Although the coronavirus may have stolen some key moments from the Class of 2020, the graduating seniors are still planning for their futures, including two St. John Valley athletes.

Fort Kent youth who raced to first in state looking ahead to 2021 ski season

A Fort Kent eighth-grader who qualified for the 2020 U14 U.S Ski and Snowboard Association Eastern Championship alpine races in Vermont learned on his way to the championships that the event was canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

Wisdom names scholar-athletes

Wisdom Middle/High School seniors Alyssa Pelletier and Jacob Roy have been selected as Wisdom’s Aroostook League Scholar-Athletes for 2020.

UMFK seeks Hall of Fame nominations

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking nominations of individual student-athletes, teams, coaches, and administrators for induction into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

Harris Memorial walk transitions to virtual-only event

The Spc. Dustin J. Harris Memorial Mile walk will not be held in a traditional manner this year, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

State opens waters to free inland fishing

Governor Janet Mills on Friday, March 20, directed Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso to open all inland waters for fishing and to waive the requirement that anglers need a recreational fishing license to fish the inland waters of Maine.

Aroostook League holds scholar, athlete banquet

The Aroostook League held its 11th annual Scholar/Athlete Banquet at the Caribou Regional Vocational/Technology Center on Thursday, March 12.

Bureau of Veterans’ Services plans moose hunt lottery for disabled vets

The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services is accepting applications for the 2020 Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt held in Aroostook County.

Snowmobile Trail Report, March 13, 2020

Trails in The County are still holding up and are in great shape in most places.

Aroostook League Senior All Stars battle it out on March 4

The Aroostook League Senior All Star games were a big hit March 4 at Caribou High School.

Aroostook League names winter all stars 2019-20

The Aroostook League has named all-stars for the 2019-20 winter sports season for basketball, and skiing.

County seniors come together for one final hoop game

High school seniors were able to enjoy one last time on the basketball court March 4 as the Aroostook League Senior All-Star Game came to Caribou High School.

Snowmobile Trail Report, March 5, 2020

This coming weekend is looking like it will be another good weekend to get out and enjoy the best white ribbon in the Northeast.

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