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Local soccer players earn statewide honors

The Maine Soccer Coaches have announced a number of Aroostook County soccer players that have been selected to state and regional all-star teams for the fall 2020 season.

Using sounds and smells to bag bucks

For most Aroostook deer hunters, pursuing bucks offers a solitary, self-satisfying venture. Tagging a big deer requires perseverance and skill, and a bit of luck doesn’t hurt either, especially if venison ends up in the freezer.

Aroostook League names fall sports all stars

It was not the fall sports season many were hoping for, but Aroostook County athletes were able to experience soccer, cross country and golf in a competitive setting.

Big Rock Ski Area prepares to open ski trails in mid-December

Though Aroostook County has not yet seen significant snow accumulation, the folks at Big Rock Ski Area in Mars Hill are confident that the early winter weather will allow the trails to open as planned on Saturday, Dec. 19.

NMCC esports team to host live video gaming fundraiser in December

Northern Maine Community College's Falcon esports team will host a 24-hour live video gaming event, starting on Saturday, Dec. 5, that will raise funds for three area organizations.

BigRock plans to reopen Dec. 19, 2020

BigRock Mountain has announced it will reopen for the 2020-21 ski season, which is expected to run from Dec. 19 to April 4, weather permitting.

Van Buren beats Easton 7-0 in Aroostook League championship game

The Van Buren boys soccer team beat Easton 7-0 Friday in the Aroostook League Division II boys championship game. The win capped off a shortened season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Presque Isle boys soccer downs Madawaska for Aroostook League title

The No. 3-ranked Madawaska Owls came out fighting but the Presque Isle defense proved too much to overcome as the No. 4 ranked Wildcats managed a 1-0 win to take the Aroostook League Division I Boys Soccer Championship on Thursday.

Ashland falls just short in Aroostook League girls soccer championship

The Wisdom girls soccer team captured the Aroostook League Division II championship after the Pioneers defeated the Ashland Hornets 2-1 Wednesday evening in a game decided by penalty kicks.

Soccer championship canceled due to COVID-19 cases in Caribou

A champion will not be crowned for the 2020 Aroostook League Division I girls soccer this year after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the title game.

Shire runners compete in PVC meet

The Houlton-GHCA boys and girls cross country squads competed Saturday in the Penobscot Valley Conference Class C championship at Saxl Park.

Caribou boys, girls place second at PVC/Regional B championship

The Caribou boys and girls cross country runners had strong showings at the PVC/Regional Class B Championship on Saturday at Saxl Park in Bangor.

No drought for ducks

The Canada/Maine border crossings may be closed to regular traffic but that certainly hasn’t curtailed the feathered migration using the sky to visit Aroostook and points south.

Easton powers past Wisdom in Division II semifinal win

The Easton Bears boys’ soccer team prevailed 3-0 in their semifinal matchup against the visiting Wisdom Pioneers Friday evening, earning the right to compete in the Aroostook League Division II championship.

Madawaska downs Caribou boys in OT

Madawaska will move on to the Aroostook League Division 1 championship after netting a 2-1 overtime victory against Caribou Oct. 30.

Van Buren defeats Southern Aroostook 9-1 in Aroostook League semifinal

The No. 1 Van Buren boys soccer team defeated No. 4 Southern Aroostook 9-1 in an Aroostook League Division II semifinal at Van Buren District Secondary School Friday afternoon.

Presque Isle upsets unbeaten Hodgdon in boys soccer semifinal

The No. 4 Presque Isle boys soccer team upset top-ranked and previously unbeaten Hodgdon 3-0 in a boys Division 1 soccer semifinal Friday.

Wisdom downs Washburn in girls semifinal

The top-ranked Wisdom Pioneers girls varsity soccer team shut out No. 4 Washburn, 4-0, Thursday to earn a spot in the Division 2 Aroostook County Championship.

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