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Vets bureau announces Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt

The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services as of March has begun accepting applications for the 2021 Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt held in Aroostook County.

Fort Kent boys triumph in rivalry match against Madawaska

In a varsity basketball showdown at Madawaska High School, the Fort Kent boys came out on top, 72-55, leaving the home team trailing on their senior night.

Final standings, playoff pairings for County hoops revealed

The shortened regular season for high school basketball has come to a conclusion as teams are now busy preparing for a modified playoff format.

County athletes named as McDonald’s All-Stars

Several Aroostook County high school basketball athletes were recognized Feb. 24 for their accomplishments on hardwood.

Caribou boys, Fort Kent girls prevail at 5K freestyle ski race

In a week that would usually host the high school cross country state championships -- this year they were called off due to COVID-19 -- Aroostook County ski racers met on Feb. 18 for a regular season race at the Four Seasons Trail Association in Madawaska.

Pioneer girls hustle for win over Warriors in St. Agatha

The Wisdom Middle/High School Pioneer girls varsity basketball team defeated the Fort Kent Community High School Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, in St. Agatha.

Snowmobile Trail Report, February 18, 2021

With the recent snowfall all clubs have been out around the clock and are making the trails in the County the best in the Northeast. All projects are reporting superb conditions.

Madawaska girls victorious at 5K Classical cross country ski race

The Caribou boys and Madawaska girls claimed team victories during a 5K Classical cross country ski race held in Caribou on Feb. 9.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Feb. 4, 2021

It seems as the snow dance that everyone was doing finally worked. The entire County received a fresh blanket of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Fort Kent girls, Caribou boys tops at first Aroostook Nordic meet

The Fort Kent girls and Caribou boys took team honors at the first Aroostook High School Nordic ski meet of the season Tuesday, Jan. 26 at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center.

Record number of anglers join in Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby

A record 1,805 anglers registered for the 16th annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby which took place across 10 northern Maine waterways Jan. 30-31.

Ice fishing underway on some lakes

I really didn’t think 2020 could get any crazier, then I woke up Christmas morning to green grass in the yard, bare fields next door and dry, clear roads. That is a rare occurrence in Aroostook County, and the strange weather just keeps on occurring, with far warmer than normal daytime temperatures and very limited snow.

Snowmobile Trail Report for Jan. 28, 2021

Another week and very little snow has fallen here in The County. Last weekend ended up being very busy on certain sections of trails and in other parts it was quiet.

County squads compete in Alpine event

Downhill skiers from nine schools converged on Big Rock Mountain Wednesday, Jan. 27, for a dual boys and girls Alpine ski meet.

Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby organizers anticipate success

Thickening ice conditions in northern Maine and public inquiries into the event bode well for the success of the 16th annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby, organizers said Thursday.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Jan. 21, 2021

This report is not the one I enjoy writing at this time of year. It seems that 2020 rubbed off on 2021. The potential snowstorm that we were supposed to get last weekend ended up being more sleet and rain than snow.

Long Lake Derby welcomes new sponsor

Officials with the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby have announced that General Dynamics/Bath Iron Works has joined the 2021 event as a diamond level sponsor.

Madawaska girls basketball canceled due to lack of players, COVID-19 fears

The Madawaska Middle/High School girls varsity basketball season is canceled this year due to lack of players and COVID-19 fears.

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