5 days ago

October odysseys

Somehow October’s 31 days seem far too few and far too short. I hear the same complaint from legions of sportsmen each autumn, and oddly it’s not just because of the vast array of favorite hunting opportunities.

6 days ago

UMPI golfers end season

The University of Maine at Presque Isle men's golf team competed in the 36-hole North Atlantic Conference Championship on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, at Waterville Country Club. 

6 days ago

Woodland, GHCA earn top spots in cross-country championships

The Aroostook League Middle School cross country teams wrapped up the season with championships on Wednesday, Oct. 9, hosted by Woodland Community School.

7 days ago

Aroostook County company to stream key basketball tournament games, football state championships

Northern Maine Media Inc., the home of Houlton-based radio station WHOU 100.1 FM, has been video streaming high school regular-season games for several years. In 2013, it aired the Maine Principals’ Association high school basketball tournament quarterfinal games.

7 days ago

Crunch time for boys, girls soccer squads

It is down to the final home stretch for boys and girls soccer squads as the regular season winds to a close. The final date for regular season makeup games is Tuesday, Oct. 22, with the preliminary playoffs commencing on Friday, Oct. 25.

1 week ago

UMPI golfers end season

The University of Maine at Presque Isle men's golf team competed in the 36-hole North Atlantic Conference Championship on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, at Waterville Country Club. 

1 week ago

Owls face trouble, drop weekend games

The University of Maine at Presque Isle men’s and women’s soccer teams came out of road trip action the weekend of Oct. 12 and 13 with two losses each, falling to North Atlantic Conference foes at SUNY Delhi and SUNY Canton. 

1 week ago

Caribou boys secure 4-2 victory during home game against Brewer

The Caribou Vikings faced off against the Brewer Witches last Friday night, securing a 4-2 victory for the boys team and a 3-0 loss for the girls team.

1 week ago

NMCC announces new esports team

On Friday, Oct. 18, during the annual Open House event on campus, Northern Maine Community College will unveil its new esports gaming command center, home to the Falcons, and begin recruitment for the upcoming season.

1 week ago

Fort Fairfield girls soccer takes victory over Wisdom in 5-2 senior game

The Fort Fairfield girls soccer team took home a win during their last senior game against Wisdom in a 5-2 play on Thursday, Oct. 10. 

1 week ago

Huskies post 74-6 win over Eagles

The Aroostook Huskies notched a 74-6 win against the Damariscotta Eagles of Lincoln Academy on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Northern Maine Community College field.

1 week ago

Island Falls dedicates new hiking trail

With the fall colors in full autumn splendor, the town of Island Falls celebrated the grand re-opening of its historic Robinson Mountain Hiking Trail Saturday, Oct. 5.

2 weeks ago

MSSM girls fall to Van Buren

The Maine School of Science and Mathematics boys soccer team lost a hard-fought game to Van Buren 2-1 Monday, Oct. 7.

2 weeks ago

County runners tackle Aroostook Invitational

Aroostook County cross-country runners converged on Presque Isle, Tuesday, Oct. 8, just three days after competing in one of the largest events of the season Oct. 5.

2 weeks ago

This Aroostook County native once coached the Alabama Crimson Tide football team

Harold “Red” Drew was born in 1894 in Dyer Brook. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War I and World War II, and eventually wound up coaching at one of the powerhouse college football programs in the country.

2 weeks ago

Shire runners succeed at Festival of Champions

The Festival of Champions is a special turning point in the season for many programs around the state and greater region, as 77 squads participated in this year’s meet.

2 weeks ago

Shire golfers place fourth in State Class C

The Houlton golf team placed tied for fourth at the State Class C golf championships Saturday at Natanis Golf Course.

2 weeks ago

From the Bunkers – Week of October 9, 2019

Well folks, we are winding it down the golf season. After Sunday, Oct. 13, the Proshop will only be open Wednesday through Sunday for carts and green fees when the restaurant is open.