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UMPI Owls move to NAC final four

The University of Maine at Presque Isle Owls men's basketball team will advance to the final four playoffs by clinching an 87-86 victory over Thomas College at the Terriers’ home court on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Houlton Football Association to host indoor clinic

The Houlton Football Association is hosting an indoor youth football clinic on Saturdays March 7-21 at the Houlton High School gymnasium.

With strong offense, Presque Isle hockey team roars into the playoffs

After a season in which it made its hometown proud with a division-leading offense, the 2019-20 Presque Isle hockey team will play in the Class B hockey tournament.

Winter Frolic, family fun on tap March 7 in Presque Isle

The annual Himie Towle Memorial Winter Frolic takes place on Saturday, March 7, at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle. New this year will be a host of free family-friendly activities in addition to the traditional skiing events.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Feb. 21, 2020

This past week has been one of the busiest weeks many have seen out on the trails. Most places are full with no vacancy which is great for the County economy.

County rivalry renewed on UMFK senior night

The University of Maine at Fort Kent men’s and women’s basketball coaches finally got what they wanted, which was a fired-up and large home crowd on Tuesday.

East Grand Snowmobile Club purchases second groomer

The East Grand Snowmobile Club purchased a second groomer to aid in the upkeep of their trails.

UMPI Owls headed for North Atlantic Conference playoffs

The University of Maine at Presque Isle men's basketball team clinched their second North Atlantic Conference playoff berth in a row after beating Northern Vermont University.

Hodgdon girls eliminated in prelim

The playoff road came to an end for the Hodgdon girls basketball team Tuesday as the No. 9 Hawks fell 46-35 to No. 8 Central in a Class C North prelim.

Bureau offers tips for staying safe on ice

With the fluctuating temperatures making it tricky to know if it is safe to enjoy recreational activities on the ice, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands recently issued a reminder to use extreme caution on winter ice.

Vikings coach looking ahead after team finishes first in regular season

After bringing home Caribou’s first basketball state championship in 50 years last season, the Vikings were clearly the team everyone was looking to beat this year.

State offering free fishing weekend Feb. 15 and 16

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has announced a free fishing weekend Feb. 15 and 16, 2020, and said it’s the perfect time to introduce someone to ice fishing.

Four Caribou wrestlers qualify for state meet

Four Caribou Viking wrestlers are headed to the Class B state championship in Freyburg on Feb. 15.

Shires place 6th at State C cheer

The Houlton cheering squad placed sixth at the state C cheering championships Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

PI places 5th in B state cheer event

Presque Isle posted a nine-point improvement from the regionals.

SAD 1 to dismiss school early for basketball tournament

SAD 1 Superintendent Ben Greenlaw announced that students in the district would get out early on Friday so they would have time to travel to Bangor to attend the Presque Isle girls basketball playoff game.

Fort Kent beats Caribou at weekend ski meet

Fort Kent High School won big at the 2020 Aroostook League County Championship ski meet at Bigrock Mountain on Saturday, winning three out of four races.

Southern Aroostook hoop squads eye playoff

Seven of the 10 squads in the Houlton Pioneer Times’ coverage area have qualified for the playoffs this year.

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