2 weeks ago

Hodgdon soccer squads are top local seeds

It is getting down to crunch time for local boys and girls soccer squads as the regular season is rapidly coming to a close.

2 weeks ago

First-year coaches have Warriors poised for playoffs

A pair of first-year coaches has helped lead the Southern Aroostook boys and girls soccer teams 

2 weeks ago

Ashland school athletics program builds new broadcasting booth thanks to donation from Irving Forest Products

The Ashland athletics program has constructed a new broadcasting booth for their games as well as new rain enclosures for the girls and boys soccer programs at Ashland District schools, courtesy of a $50,000 grant from Irving Forest Products.

3 weeks ago

Shire golfers place second in PVC

The Houlton golf team finished second at the Penobscot Valley Conference championship Wednesday at Hermon Meadows Golf Club.

3 weeks ago

Upping your game with moose calling

Calling in a big bull moose during the rut is one of the most thrilling things I have ever done. When you get that answering grunt from your cow-in-heat call you know you’re in for some excitement.

3 weeks ago

Huskies remain undefeated on season

The Aroostook Huskies traveled to Madawaska Saturday, Sept. 28, to play a wet and wild game against the Valley Mustangs in the Maine Independent Football League. 

3 weeks ago

Caribou Middle School splits games with Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield

The Caribou Middle School boys soccer team played two intense games recently against Presque Isle Blue and Fort Fairfield.

3 weeks ago

Viking soccer rolling this season

The Caribou boys varsity soccer team is enjoying great success this fall as evidenced by the team’s 6-0-1 record.

3 weeks ago

Shires host cross country meet

A cold, drizzly day greeted athletes from throughout Aroostook County as cross country runners competed at Houlton Middle-High School.

3 weeks ago

Shire girls fall for first time

At the midway point to the season, local soccer squads are beginning to have a better understanding of where they rank in the postseason picture.

3 weeks ago

Shire golf squad continues to roll

The Houlton golf team improved to 9-3 on the season with an impressive victory over Greenville and Dexter Sept. 25.

3 weeks ago

From the Bunkers – Week of October 2, 2019

We have had a great week at our course, with many of our devoted golfers getting in a few late rounds. The grass isn’t growing as fast and keeping the playing conditions up.

3 weeks ago

County golfers compete in Aroostook League championship

The Aroostook League County Regional Tournament was held Thursday at the Houlton Community Golf Course.

3 weeks ago

A different spin on waterfowl hunting

“Wear camo from head to toe and stay still” -- that’s the exact quote of advice I got before my first duck hunt several decades ago.

3 weeks ago

UMPI golf finishes 3rd in weekend tourney

The University of Maine at Presque Isle Owls men's golf team finished third in the UMPI Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 28, but the team continued to show improvement in the match vs. Husson University and Maine Maritime Academy. 

3 weeks ago

Owls notch four wins in Homecoming volleyball action

The University of Maine at Presque Isle Owls volleyball team notched four wins during Homecoming Weekend matchups.

3 weeks ago

Graves named Caribou High School athletic director

Evan Graves was named Caribou High School’s new athletic director effective July 1, taking the place of Dave Wakana, who held the position for nearly two decades. 

4 weeks ago

Biologist expects solid grouse numbers to highlight bird hunting season that begins Saturday

Over three decades helping manage the state’s bird populations, biologist Brad Allen has learned a lot about the game birds — like ruffed grouse — that Mainers like to hunt.