Sports

9 months ago

Can-Am organizers are optimistic about 2025 sled dog race

Unseasonably warm weather last winter forced them to cancel the 2024 races, much to the disappointment of the 64 mushers from around the country and Canada who had signed up, not to mention the Fort Kent-area businesses that are supported by racers and fans. 

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9 months ago

Presque Isle boys top Houlton

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle High School Wildcats improved to 3-0 defeating the Shires of Houlton 58-53 on December 18.. Presque Isle was led by three players in double figures.  Kason Bua had a team-high 18 points while Bodey McPherson and Cruze Casavant chipped in with 12 and 10 points apiece. Isaiah Ervin […]

9 months ago

Six advance to Elks Hoop Shoot district competition

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Six youth emerged out of a field of 46 competitors to advance in the Elks Hoop Shoot foul shooting competition held December 14 at Presque Isle Middle School. The event was sponsored by Presque Isle Elks Lodge #1954. Isabella Edgecomb of Limestone made 15 out of 25 free throws to take […]

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9 months ago

Presque Isle boys win vs. Foxcroft

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle High School boys defeated Foxcroft Academy 65-51 on Saturday, December 14 in a Class B North basketball game. Kason Bua led the Wildcats with 20 points and 5 steals, Eli Mosher had 12 points and 5 steals and Brent Greenlaw chipped in with 11 points and 9 rebounds.  […]

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9 months ago

Ashland girls win at Washburn

WASHBURN, Maine — The Ashland High School girls earned a 46-32 Class D North basketball victory at Washburn District High School on December 11. Both teams are now 1-1. Washburn 2 6 18 32 Ashland  9 22 34 46 Washburn: Johnston 3-2-1, Allen 1-1-0, Campbell 0-0-2, Curtis 6-0–0 Ashland: Doughty 5-0-0, Burbe 5-0-0, Labelle 4-0-0 […]

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9 months ago

Washburn boys win vs. Ashland

WASHBURN, Maine — The Washburn District High School boys basketball team won vs. Ashland High School 83-26 on December 11. The Beavers improved to 2-0 while the Hornets fell to 0-2. Washburn 30  47  71  83 Ashland  9  16  20  26 Cunningham 0-1-16, Tate 2-0-4, Curtis 4-0-8, Espling 0-0-0, Sines 3-1-7, Plourde 6-2-20, Campbell 0-0-0, […]

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9 months ago

Washburn girls win opener vs. Van Buren

WASHBURN, Maine — The Washburn District High School girls basketball team won its 2024-25 opener vs. Van Buren District Secondary School 48-12 on Monday, December 9. Van Buren fell to 0-2. Washburn top scorers: Madelyn Johnston 24 points and Logan Curtis 17. 3-pts: Madelyn Johnston 5, Isabelle Allen 1,  Van Buren top scorers: Emily Lapierre […]

9 months ago

Presque Isle boys win opener at Old Town

OLD TOWN, Maine — The Presque Isle High School boys basketball team stormed back from an 18-point third quarter deficit to beat the Old Town High School Coyotes in a mutual season opener 58-49 on Saturday. Kason Bua led the Wildcats with 21 points (including 13 fourth quarter points). Eli Mosher chipped in with 17 […]

10 months ago

UMFK to host Indoor Biathlon Competition

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host the second annual Indoor Biathlon Competition on Saturday, December 14 at the UMFK Sports Center. The event is free and open to the public. The competition is for ages 12 and up. Have fun and discover what the sport of biathlon is […]