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Houlton girls cross country captures PVC Class C crown

For the first time in the program’s history, the Houlton/Greater Houlton Christian Academy girls cross country squad has won the Penobscot Valley Conference Class C championship.

Houlton football earns first-round bye

The Houlton High School football team will have an extra week to get ready for the postseason thanks to a first-round bye.

Led by freshman goalkeeper, Caribou ekes out 2-1 victory over Presque Isle

In a tight, back-and-forth matchup versus rival Presque Isle Wednesday, the Caribou girls soccer team snagged a 2-1 victory -- its second win in what has been a difficult season.

Houlton splits soccer contests with Orono

Whenever Houlton and Orono meet on the soccer field, a competitive contest traditionally unfolds.

October’s outdoor odyssey

Most outdoorsmen have a favorite sport. Fishing, biking, canoeing, hunting, kayaking, photography, bird watching, and other endeavors all have a following between mud season and winter. October is a special time, however; it’s the heart of hunting season throughout Maine, but especially here in Aroostook County.

Fort Kent girls soccer edges out Houlton to remain undefeated

The Warrior girls soccer team moved to 10-0 on the soccer season Monday with a second half comeback win over the Houlton Shiretowners in Fort Kent.

County squads compete in State Class C golf tournament

Golfers from Houlton, Fort Fairfield, Fort Kent and Madawaska journeyed to the Natanis Golf Course Saturday for the State Class C golf team and individual championships.

Soccer squads stay busy

The regular season is starting to wind down for area boys and girls soccer teams. The following is a recap of games reported to the newspaper as of Monday, Oct. 11.

Mattanawcook edges Houlton in closely-contested football bout

In a battle of the top teams in the division, the Mattanawcook Lynx narrowly defeated the Houlton Shiretowners, 50-48, in a closely-contested match.

Presque Isle boys, Houlton girls win Aroostook League cross country crowns

The Presque Isle High School boys and Houlton/Greater Houlton Christian Academy girls teams took top honors at the Aroostook League Championships Tuesday at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center.

Houlton splits with Madawaska in boys, girls soccer

Donning pink jerseys as part of their Cancer Awareness campaign, the Houlton boys and girls soccer teams faced stiff competition from visiting Madawaska Monday, Oct. 4.

Hawks soar past Katahdin in boys, girls soccer

A perfect fall afternoon set the stage for a pair of tightly-contested soccer games between Hodgdon and Katahdin Friday afternoon.

Shire football remains perfect on the season

The pursuit of perfection continues for the Houlton varsity football team.

Houlton golfers capture PVC crown

The Houlton golf team bested a field of several other schools to collect the Penobscot Valley Conference championship Friday at the JATO Highland Golf Course.

Attention to the flag for successful waterfowl hunting

Selecting the right hunting location, be it field, river or pond, is often considered the key to consistent waterfowling success. If ducks and geese aren’t regularly feeding or resting at that spot, not much shooting takes place.

MSSM shuts out visiting East Grand in boys, girls soccer

The Maine School of Science and Mathematics’ boys and girls soccer teams were both victorious Monday, Sept 27, as the Penguins hosted East Grand.

Caribou’s Bell is top runner in Old Town cross country meet

Three Aroostook County cross country teams traveled to Old Town Monday to compete with schools from across the northern half of the state in a rainy 5K race at the high school.

Hodgdon splits muddy soccer contest with SA

The Southern Aroostook and Hodgdon boys and girls soccer squads met on a slippery, muddy field Monday afternoon at Southern Aroostook Community School.

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