16 hours ago

How the head of Maine’s high school sports helped usher in a new era despite declining enrollments

Dick Durost will spend his final days as executive director of the Maine Principals’ Association in one of the places that his career took root — Indianapolis, Indiana.

2 days ago

Houlton tabs alumna for new girls soccer coach

Houlton has turned to one of its own to fill the varsity girls soccer coaching vacancy created when long-time coach Tim Tweedie stepped down in May.

3 days ago

From the Bunkers – Week of June 24, 2019

Summer officially broke this past week. And with it we got our first 80 degree day. Also with it came a couple of rainy nights that helped soak the course.

3 days ago

Outdoor Calendar – Week of June 24, 2019

Wednesday, June 26 MAPLETON: Mapleton Daze Bike Rodeo. 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Mapleton Elementary School.

3 days ago

VaJoWa Golf| – Week of June 24, 2019

The course is getting into mid-season condition. The greens are nearing 100 percent filled in from the long hard winter and the fairways were fertilized last week.

1 week ago

Kayaks and canoes coast with speed during Grand Isle Kayak race

Twenty-five vessels barreled down the St. John River on the morning of June 15 during the sixth annual Grand Isle Kayak Race.

1 week ago

Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2019 inductees

The Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its sixth Class to be inducted Thursday, July 18, at the school.

1 week ago

From the Bunkers – Week of June 17, 2019

It’s been a wonderful week for golf. Our crew has the fairways and roughs looking good. The greens are filling in and the word on the street is that our greens are some of the best in the County and beyond.

2 weeks ago

This Easton man wants to continue the legacy that his grandparents started by bringing lights to the soccer field

Travis Carter said he remembers his grandparents well. They were the busy type; always going from one activity to the next, even well into their retirement.

2 weeks ago

ATV Trail Report, June 14, 2019

The little bit of rain that we are experiencing will help with what was becoming very dusty conditions. Saturday should be a nice day to get out and ride.

2 weeks ago

Outdoor Calendar – June 22-29, 2019

Saturday, June 22 FORT KENT: Greater Fort Kent Chamber of Commerce Summer Fun Color Run/Walk 5k. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Riverside Park. Run/Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $10/adult, $5/youth.

2 weeks ago

Soap Box Derby returns Saturday

The 24th annual Northern Maine Soap Box Derby rolls back into town Saturday with a full day of racing at Houlton Community Park.

2 weeks ago

Outdoor Calendar — June 15~June 23, 2019

5th Annual Greater Grand Isle Canoe/Kayak Race. Flat water. 10 mi.;

2 weeks ago

Central Aroostook outlasts Hodgdon for ‘D’ North baseball title

Top-ranked Central Aroostook inched its way through the first two rounds of the Class D North baseball playoffs, edging Machias in the quarterfinals and Jonesport-Beals in the semifinals by one run each -- both in walk-off fashion.

2 weeks ago

Local squads compete in preliminary playoffs

The preliminary playoff round was not very fruitful for local baseball and softball teams as Southern Aroostook’s baseball squad and the Hodgdon and Houlton softball teams were all eliminated from the postseason.

2 weeks ago

Graves’ 28th martial arts tourney Saturday

Aroostook County’s oldest, and only, karate and ju-jitsu tournament for over two decades celebrates its 28th anniversary this month hosted by the Graves Institute of Self-Defense.

2 weeks ago

Viking summer wrestling camp returns

The 10th annual Caribou Summer Viking Wrestling Camp returns Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 at Caribou High School.

2 weeks ago

Houlton Middle School softball caps unbeaten season

Perfection is something every sports team strives for, but few are able to accomplish.