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Caribou beats Presque Isle in baseball, while Presque Isle grabs a win in softball

It was a hot last baseball and softball match between rivals Presque Isle and Caribou with Presque Isle winning in softball 20-6 and Caribou winning in baseball 10-2.

Aroostook River fishing is prime now

Aroostook County abounds with lakes, ponds, brooks and streams, but its namesake river is an angler’s paradise for a few weeks each spring.

Houlton/GHCA track and field competes for county championships

Warm weather and sunshine made for some great racing conditions on Friday, May 19 as the Houlton/GHCA track and field team rounded out the Aroostook County schedule with the league championships hosted by Caribou High School. Several athletes were able to hit new career best marks and we even had two young ladies claim a couple individual County championships as well.

Special Olympics Games return to Presque Isle after 4 years

After four years of a pandemic lockdown and a cancellation due to bad weather, the Special Olympics surged back Friday with a large turnout of athletes, volunteers and supporters.

Presque Isle beats out Houlton in softball and baseball games

It was a stellar day for the Presque Isle Wildcats with May 18 wins for the boys varsity baseball team of 11-1 and girls softball 3-1 over the Houlton Shires.

Northern Maine Moose top Lawrence in lacrosse

Northern Maine Moose Boys Lacrosse claimed their first win against Lawrence High School in a 10-to-7 victory Saturday, March 13. It was a historic first win as a varsity team, according to Coach Adam Simoes.

Houlton/GHCA track and field stars shine amid harsh conditions

Our team took to the lanes of Caribou High School this past Saturday, May 13 as week four of the PVC meet schedule brought the Aroostook County League and the teams from Ellsworth, Central of Corinth, and Piscataquis of Guilford together.

Houlton falls to Caribou in tennis

The Houlton/Greater Houlton Christian Academy boys and girls tennis teams fell to Caribou on May 3 in a cold, windy match in Houlton.

East Grand Adventure Race is May 13

DANFORTH, Maine — After a three-year absence, the East Grand Adventure Race will return on Saturday, May 13.

Houlton/GHCA track takes on county teams in Presque Isle

Meet three of the track and field competitive season brought our team north to Presque Isle for our first of three back to back county meets. The all-Aroostook County meet served as a preview to the county championships that will be held in Caribou on May 19. Schools attending were Houlton/GHCA, Presque Isle, Caribou, MSSM, Washburn, Fort Kent, and Fort Fairfield.

Houlton track and field team claims impressive results at Bangor meet

The Houlton track and field team competed in its first regular season meet of the year hosted by Bangor High School at the new Cameron Stadium, with impressive results to show for the efforts.

Lures and plugs for spring success

I guess it’s no surprise that I’m a devout fly fisherman. No matter what species, fresh or salt water; or what state, country or continent’s river, lake, stream or ocean I‘m visiting, I’d rather be casting a fly rod with some sort of feathered creation at the end of my line and leader.

Katahdin Trust Company is again sponsors Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament

Katahdin Trust Company will once again be the Major Corporate Sponsor for the 39th annual Jefferson Cary Foundation, Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament at the Caribou Country Club. The one-day tournament will feature five men’s divisions this year with an added Seniors Division, and two ladies divisions, and will be held on Saturday, July 8. Rain date is Sunday, July 9.

Shires top Shead/Schenk in tennis

The Houlton High School varsity girls tennis team was victorious over Shead /Schenck, 4-1.

Realistic decoys crucial for turkey hunting

Now that the transplanted wild turkey flocks have kept growing and spreading, regional hunters are anxious to get into the fields and forest.

What’s my line?

The correct line and even the correct leader weight, length, color and density can turn a bust outing into a boon day.

Hogan Tire presents Houlton/GHCA cross country team with pullovers

Coaches and athletes of the Houlton High School/Greater Houlton Christian Academy cross country team were presented with team pullovers commemorating their accomplishments during the recent 2022 season. The wearable individually listed each athletes’ achievements on the back side of the pullover.

Houlton players earn awards at hockey banquet

The Houlton hockey team and individual players were recognized at the Class B North High School Ice Hockey Awards Banquet, held March 19 at the Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon.

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