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Aroostook League 2021 Spring All-Aroostook teams announced

The Aroostook League has unveiled its 2021 spring All-Aroostook teams for baseball, softball, tennis and track and field.

Ashland rallies to overcome Stearns for D North softball championship|

The Ashland High School Hornets haven’t been behind very much this season en route to an undefeated record and the top seed in the Class D North softball ranks.

Southern Aroostook falls to tough Machias squad in D North baseball final

The Machias Bulldogs used a remarkable 10-run rally in the top of the fifth inning Wednesday to capture the first Class D North baseball championship in school history with a 13-8 victory over Southern Aroostook of Dyer Brook at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor.

From the Bunkers – Week of June 14, 2021

All local schools are out, and that means Junior Golf has kicked off another season. This year we have had a great group of kids turn out to learn golf. Please note through August the course will be closed on Mondays, through Aug. 10, from 8:30-11 a.m. to allow the next generation of golfers to play and learn at their own pace.

Local athletes compete in state track and field championships

The state track and field championships were held at Brewer High School for Class C and Morse High School in Bath for Class B on Saturday, June 5.

Warriors advance to Class D North championship

There are few things more thrilling than an upset in the postseason.

Woodland upsets Katahdin in softball playoff matchup

The Woodland Dragons softball team notched an upset victory Thursday, June 10, defeating third-seeded Katahdin on their home turf 8-6 to advance to the semifinals.

Houlton Recreation Department plans tennis tournament

The Houlton Recreation Department is sponsoring a “Doubles Tennis Tournament” on Saturday, June 19, at the Houlton Community Tennis Courts.

Martial arts school finds success with new location in Caribou

A martial arts dojo that has been a mainstay in Caribou for many years has now relocated to Sweden Street, hoping to inspire more people of all ages to embrace a lifestyle of self-awareness and protection.

Hornets defeat Southern Aroostook in softball quarterfinal

Top-ranked Ashland improved to 15-0 on the season Thursday as the Hornets beat No. 8 Southern Aroostook 12-6 in a Class D North quarterfinal.

Houlton rolls past Calais in C softball quarterfinal

After a quiet start, Houlton’s bats sprang to life in the latter half of the Shiretowners’ Class C North quarterfinal game with Calais Thursday afternoon.

Hodgdon shuts out Owls in D baseball quarterfinal

The top-ranked Hodgdon Hawks improved to 15-1 on the season with a 12-0 shutout victory against No. 8 Madawaska in a Class D North quarterfinal Thursday afternoon.

Baseball, softball squads have busy opening round to postseason

The postseason began with a flurry of preliminary round games Tuesday, June 8. The following is a recap of those playoff games that were reported to the newspaper.

BigRock receives funds to offer snowshoeing

BigRock Mountain has received a $10,000 grant from combined funds at the Maine Community Foundation, which will be used to open snowshoeing trails and purchase rental snowshoeing equipment.

Hodgdon scores 28 in softball victory over Fort Fairfield

Not to be outdone by the Hodgdon boys baseball win over Fort Fairfield earlier in the day, Hodgdon’s girls softball team logged an impressive victory of their own.

Hodgdon baseball breezes past Fort Fairfield

The weather was hot on Tuesday, June 8, and so was the Hodgdon batting, as the Hawks handily defeated visiting Fort Fairfield by a score of 10-0 in the two teams’ playoff matchup.

Warriors bash way past Wisdom

A pair of home runs by cousins Cami Shields and Maddie Shields lifted the Southern Aroostook softball squad to a 16-6 victory over Wisdom Tuesday afternoon in a Class D North preliminary contest.

Northern Maine Lacrosse club growing in numbers

What a difference a year makes. Like many youth sports, the Northern Maine Lacrosse Club “Moose” teams had no season in 2020, and this year was doubtful.

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