2 weeks ago

Mariners sink Southern Aroostook in extra-inning thriller

The playoff road came to an abrupt end for the Southern Aroostook softball team Thursday as the No. 3 Warriors were upset by No. 6 Deer Isle-Stonington, 10-9, in a thrilling nine-inning game.

2 weeks ago

Cougars advance to semis with win over Woodland

A strong pitching performance from Katahdin junior Lily Cullen lifted the top-ranked Cougars of Stacyville to a 9-5 Class D North quarterfinal victory over No. 9 Woodland Thursday afternoon.

2 weeks ago

Golf association lists June 5 tourney results

The Upper St. John Valley Senior Golf Association has announced the results of its latest tournament, held on June 5 at the Aroostook Valley Country Club.

2 weeks ago

Local baseball, softball squads compete in playoffs

Tuesday and Wednesday were busy days for playoff games for several County teams on the baseball and softball diamonds, with a couple of local squads advancing with victories.

2 weeks ago

Shepard to leave Outdoor Sport Institute, Smith to take helm

After 20 years as the founder and head of the Maine Winter Sports Center, and now Outdoor Sport Institute, Andy Shepard announced his intention to step down as president and chief executive officer effective July 1, 2019.

2 weeks ago

Cougars roar to prelim victory over Stearns

A stellar pitching performance by Katahdin’s Bradley Hotham and John McNally catapulted the Cougars to a 5-0 shutout over Stearns Tuesday afternoon, June 4, in a Class D North preliminary playoff.

2 weeks ago

From the Bunkers – Week of June 3, 2019

Well it's about time. We are finally getting a break in the weather patterns. Although it is not consistently 70 degrees, we'll take the 60s.

2 weeks ago

Northern Maine Moose plan lacrosse tourney

The Northern Maine Moose Lacrosse teams are hosting a tournament against teams from Bangor and Augusta on Sunday, June 16. This year, the Moose have expanded to have four teams -- a 5th/6th grade girls, 7th/8th grade girls, 5th/6th grade boys and 7th/8th grade boys.

2 weeks ago

Karate students capture 64 awards at tourney

Forty-five martial arts students from the eight Aroostook County branches of Graves’ Institute of Self Defense traveled to Bucksport in late April to compete in Tracy’s 40th spring karate and ju-jitsu tournament.

2 weeks ago

Fort Fairfield sports guru spreads passion for soccer

While basketball may be Aroostook County’s most popular sport, soccer is drawing more and more youth, according to Josh Ricker, a member of the undefeated 2015 Fort Fairfield Tigers team and the author of a new book about English soccer culture.

2 weeks ago

Vikings bring home state track titles

The Caribou boys and girls track and field squads logged impressive showings at the state Class C Track and Field championships at Mt. Blue High School Saturday.

2 weeks ago

Seven Shires place at state track event

Seven members of the Houlton Middle-High School track and field team placed at Saturday’s State Class C championships at Mt. Blue High School.

2 weeks ago

MDIFW seeks public comment on fishing rule

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing a change to the general law for fishing regulations in the North Region, which includes Aroostook as well as Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis and northern portions of Oxford and Penobscot counties.

3 weeks ago

Wildcat Basketball camps start June 10

The Presque Isle High School girls and boys varsity basketball staffs will offer their 26th annual basketball clinic June 10-14

3 weeks ago

Shire girls tennis ousted from playoffs

The Houlton girls tennis team’s playoff run came to an abrupt end Wednesday as the Shires were eliminated from the postseason by visiting Orono.

3 weeks ago

Shires down Fort Kent in boys tennis prelim

The sixth-ranked Houlton boys tennis team is moving on to the quarterfinals in Class C North following Tuesday’s 4-1 victory over No. 11 Fort Kent.

3 weeks ago

Caribou pulls out baseball victory over Presque Isle

The Presque Isle Wildcats were looking to avenge an extra inning 8-7 loss to the Vikings earlier in the season when the two teams met Tuesday, May 28 on the baseball diamond.

3 weeks ago

UMPI announces 3 new head coaches for 2019-2020 athletic season

The University of Maine at Presque Isle has hired three new head coaches for the upcoming athletic season.