WASHBURN, Maine — In a momentous event that honored sporting excellence and camaraderie, the Washburn Athletic Hall of Fame conducted its inaugural banquet and induction ceremony on August 17. The evening, graced by 13 distinguished individuals and the pioneering state championship basketball team, resonated with celebration and nostalgic reflections among long-time companions. The event served […]
The 24 x 40-foot space will include amenities like a kitchen, equipment storage, public bathrooms and a concession stand.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Craig MacFarline, Elks Soccer Shoot Out director for Presque Isle Elks Lodge #1954, announced that the Soccer Shoot Out will be held on Sunday, September 15 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle field located behind Gentile Hall. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Competition will start at 10 a.m. […]
The 22nd Mars Hill Golf Tournament was held on August 10–11 with about 70 players enjoying the beautiful summer weather. Many of the players were from the area and from other golf clubs in Maine.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The 17th annual TD Bank Golf Tournament to benefit the NMCC Foundation took place on August 15 at the Presque Isle Country Club. This year’s event raised $14,851 to support students at Northern Maine Community College, drawing the largest number of teams since 2019. A total of 21 teams, comprising 88 […]
For sheer fun and fight, nothing beats the acrobatic action of smallmouth bass on plastic poppers and hair bass bugs.
James “Chico” Hernandez of Washburn traveled to Nebraska and was one of more than 600 athletes from 27 states who competed at the Nebraska State Senior Games Powerlifting and Track and Field Championships, held August 1-2 at Kearney’s Cross Fit and on the campus of University Nebraska-Kearney.
County teams have shown they must be taken seriously in recent years. Presque Isle and Caribou won back-to-back Class B state championships in 2018 and 2019, Central Aroostook won Class D in 2019 and Fort Kent compiled four C North regional titles from 2017 to 2022.
Black bear hunting begins Aug. 24 with youth day, and general hunting starts Aug. 26. Trapping season and hunting with dogs begin Sept. 1 and 9, respectively.
CARIBOU, Maine — The annual Aroostook Saving and Loan Viking Run will be held at the Caribou High School track at 9 a.m. on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. Registration for the 10 different children’s races begins at 8 a.m. Runners from age 2 through grade 8 are encouraged to attend. Pre-K and kindergarten runners […]
