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Children learn soccer skills at Dutch Soccer Academy

The Kindergarten through Grade 12 students developed their soccer playing potential with training from licensed Union of European Football Associations coaches.

Residents can apply now for 2020 any-deer permits

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has announced that applications are available online for 2020 any-deer permits.

Summer target shooting can be a fun family outing

Shooting is a degenerative skill; whether you favor a bow, handgun, rifle or shotgun, abilities decline with lack of practice.

23rd annual Fort Fairfield Athletic Boosters Club Golf Scramble is Aug. 15

The 23rd annual Memorial Day Golf Scramble will be held in memory of Becky McCrea Griffeth who passed away in February of this year.

Old dog, new double-fly trick

As years pass and outdoor ventures accumulate, most older sportsmen undergo a change in the personal rewards and requirements of each outing.

Summer rec programs to occur with limited activities and enrollment

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen approved a summer recreation proposal that would limit enrollment and activities, and accommodate social distancing guidelines as well as extra sanitation measures during the board’s socially distanced meeting held June 8 at the Madawaska multipurpose building.

Scott Pelletier named SAD 33 athletic director

SAD 33 has named Scott Pelletier as athletic director. Pelletier, 44, replaces Wisdom Middle/High School Principal Ralph Fantasia in the position. Fantasia will continue to serve as high school principal.

Virtual moose permit lottery is Saturday, June 13

The state’s annual moose hunting permit lottery, a popular affair usually held at various locations around the state, will go virtual for the first time starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3.

Blizzard trades forward Wilson to Valley

The Edmundston Blizzard traded forward Chad Wilson and a conditional second-round pick in the 2021 midget draft to the Valley Wildcats.

Blizzard sends Lush to the Red Wings and obtains Breau

The Edmundston Blizzard made two deals last week, including sending defenseman Justin Lush to the Fredericton Red Wings.

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.

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