2 months ago
This classic Maine rivalry just saw one of the biggest basketball upsets of the year
The rivalry runs so deep between Aroostook County’s biggest cities that it sits comfortably among Maine’s premier basketball matchups.
Sports
2 months ago
How The County’s first junior hockey team is finding its footing
After a challenging start, the franchise is close to solidifying its future in Presque Isle.
2 months ago
Here’s why these anglers can’t wait for the Long Lake Derby
But the anticipation of prizes isn’t all that hooks many of the stalwarts who return year after year.
2 months ago
Can-Am Crown announces updated refund policy
FORT KENT, Maine — The Can-Am Crown Board of Directors announced an update to its race refund policy following feedback gathered through a survey of mushers the race committee conducted and ongoing input from the sled dog community. Under the updated policy, registered mushers who withdraw from their race by Friday, Feb. 13 will be […]
2 months ago
Three men, a mountain and 152 years on patrol at BigRock
Most importantly, they make sure the little mountain, the one tucked against the Canadian border, is safe to ski.
3 months ago
2025: The Year in Sports, Part 1
From ice fishing to basketball to impressive paddling, 2025 gave The County some sports milestones.
3 months ago
Miraculous buzzer-beater completes wild comeback in Maine high school basketball game
It’s only December, and Maine high school basketball may have already witnessed the best game of the year.
3 months ago
Unique Aroostook golf course among 18 featured in new book on Maine golf
“It doesn’t really matter whether you live on that side of the street or this side of the street. We’re all here to play golf.”
3 months ago
Wildcat boys win vs. John Bapst
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle High School boys defeated John Bapst Memorial High School of Bangor 66-39 in a Class B North basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 19. Cruze Casavant led all scorers with a game-high 25 points, Kason Bua chipped in with 12 points for the 2-2 Wildcats. Jaxson Scokbeson led John […]
3 months ago
Van Buren replaces coach who stepped down on day of season opener
Van Buren has hired a new boys basketball coach two weeks after its previous coach stepped down on the day of the team’s regular season opener. MSAD 24 hired Jay Edgecomb, the district’s physical education teacher and a longtime coach, to fill the vacancy during an emergency school board meeting Thursday night. He will be […]
