Sports

2 weeks ago

Howland golfer wins Mars Hill Open

The Mars Hill Rotary Club recently hosted the 23rd annual Alton McQuade Mars Hill Open Aug. 9-10 at the Mars Hill Country Club.

2 weeks ago

Shire cross country teams ready to go

The Houlton Shiretowners cross country teams are preparing to launch their 2025 season, bringing together a small but dedicated group of athletes ready to put in the miles, the hard work, and the fun that makes cross country one of the most unique sports offered at Houlton High School.

3 weeks ago

Washburn man wins gold in powerlifting

Maine Sports Hall of Famer James Chico Hernandez of Washburn was one of the 91 athletes from Maine and the 12,407 athletes representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 10 countries at the 2025 National Senior Games, held from July 24 to Aug. 4 in in Des Moines, Iowa.  

1 month ago

Cary Classic draws 112 golfers

The weather was perfect right to the end of the evening of this year’s Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament on July 12. 

1 month ago

How to choose the best bear bait for the coming hunting season

When it’s 85 degrees and higher in Aroostook County and the humidity feels oppressive, I call it “Africa hot.” That’s how conditions have been much of the last month. I don’t even want to go outside to water the flowers, let alone mow the lawn or wield a chainsaw and loppers to clear trails to […]

2 months ago

UMFK Alumni Day at Portland Sea Dogs

FORT KENT, Maine – Calling all Bengals! The University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association is thrilled to announce the inaugural “UMFK Alumni Day” set for Sunday, Sept. 7 at Hadlock Field in Portland. This exciting event, held in partnership with the Portland Sea Dogs, promises an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, community spirit […]

2 months ago

NorState FCU’s Special Olympics Golf Scramble raises over $18,000

NorState Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the successful completion of its two-day Special Olympics Golf Scramble, which raised $18,250 in support of Special Olympics Maine athletes in Aroostook County. The tournament, which honors the legacy of the long-running Cloukey Challenge, was held on Friday, July 11 at Long Lake Country Club in St. […]