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Aroostook League names fall sports all stars

It was not the fall sports season many were hoping for, but Aroostook County athletes were able to experience soccer, cross country and golf in a competitive setting.

Using sounds and smells to bag bucks

For most Aroostook deer hunters, pursuing bucks offers a solitary, self-satisfying venture. Tagging a big deer requires perseverance and skill, and a bit of luck doesn’t hurt either, especially if venison ends up in the freezer.

Madawaska ski coach awarded coach of the year

Madawaska High School’s ski coach Colin Jandreau was selected by the Maine Principals’ Association to receive the 2019-2020 boys’ Nordic Coach of the Year.

Van Buren beats Easton 7-0 in Aroostook League championship game

The Van Buren boys soccer team beat Easton 7-0 Friday in the Aroostook League Division II boys championship game. The win capped off a shortened season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Madawaska boys soccer finishes as runners-up

The No. 3-ranked Madawaska Owls came out fighting but the Presque Isle defense proved too much to overcome as the No. 4 ranked Wildcats managed a 1-0 win to take the Aroostook League Division I Boys Soccer Championship on Thursday.

Wisdom girls soccer captures Aroostook League crown

The Wisdom girls soccer team captured the Aroostook League Division II championship after the Pioneers defeated the Ashland Hornets 2-1 Wednesday evening in a game decided by penalty kicks.

Soccer championship canceled due to COVID-19 cases in Caribou

A champion will not be crowned for the 2020 Aroostook League Division I girls soccer this year after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the title game.

Felix Laniel gives Blizzard victory in season opener

Félix Laniel scored the winning goal early in overtime, giving the Edmundston a 2-1 victory over the Fredericton Red Wings on Friday night.

Individual Blizzard game tickets are back

A fixed quantity of individual tickets will be on sale for the regular season games of the Edmundston Blizzard.

Van Buren defeats Southern Aroostook 9-1 in Aroostook League semifinal

The No. 1 Van Buren boys soccer team defeated No. 4 Southern Aroostook 9-1 in an Aroostook League Division II semifinal at Van Buren District Secondary School Friday afternoon.

Ashby among four named to UMFK Athletics Hall of Fame

Former University of Maine at Fort Kent athletic director and award-winning Coach Bill Ashby is among four named to the UMFK Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2020.

Wisdom falls short in Division II semifinal

The Easton Bears boys’ soccer team prevailed 3-0 in their semifinal matchup against the visiting Wisdom Pioneers Friday evening, earning the right to compete in the Aroostook League Division II championship.

Madawaska scores 2-1 overtime victory against Caribou

CARIBOU, Maine -- Madawaska will move on to the Aroostook League Division 1 boys soccer championship after netting a 2-1 overtime victory against Caribou Oct. 30.

County golf champions

MADWASKA, Maine — The Madawaska High School golf team bested six other Aroostook teams Oct. 5 to win the 2020 Aroostook League County Championship.

Wisdom girls headed for Aroostook League Championship

The top-ranked Wisdom Pioneers girls varsity soccer team shut out No. 4 Washburn, 4-0, Thursday to earn a spot in the Division 2 Aroostook County Championship.

Warrior girls too much for Hodgdon in semifinal

The top-ranked Fort Kent girls soccer team advanced to the Division 1 Aroostook County League Championship with a convincing 6-1 victory over No. 4 Hodgdon Thursday.

Soccer squads head to postseason across Aroostook County

The regular season has come to a close for boys and girls soccer squads, but their time on the pitch is not yet complete. The postseason begins Thursday, Oct. 29, with semifinal action for the top four seeds in girls soccer, while the bottom four seeds play in a consolation bracket. The boys take the field on Friday, Oct. 30.

Lonesome Pine Trails plans annual ski sale

The ski trails will be open for business this winter at Lonesome Pine Trails in Fort Kent. Opening day of the popular ski resort will be Saturday, Dec. 12.

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