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From the Bunkers -Week of July 19, 2021

Over the last few months a fundraiser has been underway for the Paul D. Madigan Memorial Fund.

Leavitt, Jose take 37th annual Cary Classic titles

For a second time Jamie Leavitt of Millinocket captured the Overall Men’s Winner title at the 37th annual Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament held at the Caribou Country Club on Saturday, July 10.

UMPI proves to be perfect fit for former Shire athlete

For much of his young life, baseball has been the one sport above all others where Houlton’s Nick Perfitt has excelled.

Loring Timing Association celebrates 10,000 sprints at annual bike and car land speed races

A mile and a half in less than 30 seconds -- that’s how fast the quickest racers were completing the course at the former Loring Air Force Base during Loring Timing Association’s 12th annual land speed races.

Large turnout for Harris Memorial Mile race in Patten

A large field of nearly 100 runners and walkers turned out Saturday for the Spc. Dustin J. Harris Memorial Mile road race.

Maine Potato Blossom Festival challenges field of runners

The Maine Potato Blossom Festival 5-mile road race drew a field of 35 runners and 11 walkers Saturday as part of the week-long festivities.

From the Bunkers – Week of July 12, 2021

As a reminder to all who are playing at the course. If your ball lands in any of the bunker improvement locations, these are all deemed ‘Ground Under Repair’ which is a mandatory lift.

Island Falls to host canoe/kayak races

The Island Falls Lakes Association will sponsor its 16th annual Canoe/Kayak Races to begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, at Birch Point Campground on Pleasant Lake in Island Falls.

Around the Pond Canoe, Kayak race returns Aug. 1

The Island Falls Lakes Association is sponsoring its 16th Annual Canoe. Kayak Races on Sunday, Aug. 1 starting at 1 p.m. at Birch Point Campground on Pleasant Lake.

Large turnout for LP Miracle Mile raises funds for children’s cancer research

A field of more than 170 runners and walkers signed up for the LP Miracle Mile one-mile road race as part of Houlton’s Midnight Madness celebration.

Houlton area athletes compete in District Pine Tree Track and Field event

The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department Track and Field athletes competed in the District Pine Tree State meet in Caribou on June 23.

Huskies seek individuals for fall football

The Aroostook Huskies football team will hold signups and fittings for uniforms for the fall season.

Fishing derby set for Island Falls Lakes Association

The Island Falls Lakes Association will have a fishing derby Saturday, July 10, from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

37th annual Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament set for July 10

Katahdin Trust Company will once again be the major sponsor for the 37th annual Jefferson Cary Foundation, Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament at the Caribou Country Club.

Summertime shooting keeps skills sharp

Shooting is a degenerative skill; whether you favor a bow, handgun, rifle or shotgun, abilities decline with lack of practice.

From the Bunkers – Week of June 28, 2021

This past weekend the inaugural Mucho Moola Tournament was held. We had 16 teams take part in this 2-person, 18-hole scramble. There was some great golf played.

LP Miracle Mile returns July 2

The annual running of the LP Miracle Mile takes place Friday, July 2, as part of the Midnight Madness celebration in downtown Houlton.

Aroostook River offers prime trout fishing

The entire month of June offers top-rate brook trout fishing all along the Aroostook River, perhaps the most dependable and constant action of the entire season. Best of all, regardless of your style of fishing -- worm rigs, fly casting, tossing lures or trolling -- everyone will catch trout and often some large ones.

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