Black flies, ice fishing shacks and maple syrup were just a few of the things people suggested as additions to the list we published on Independence Day weekend.
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Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby enjoys best ice conditions in 7 years
The largest catch weighed 19 pounds.
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There’s a long history of fishing on the Androscoggin River | Column
In addition to this seasonal fishery, there were once commercial fisheries on the river, and long before that, the Wabanaki people used to smoke fish right along the shore.
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In central Maine, early ice makes smelt fishing nice
About a half-dozen smelt camps report fishing and business has been good so far this season after multiple rough years.
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Sabattus Pond draws ice fishing Thursday
Anglers try their luck in Sabattus on the first day of 2026. Photographs by Staff Photographer Russ Dillingham.
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Early season ice can be unpredictable, Maine authorities caution
As waterbodies freeze, officials and scientists urge recreationists to test the ice thickness and carry safety gear.
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How climate change is shortening Maine’s ice season, and why it matters
As Maine winters warm, the amount of time Maine’s ponds, rivers and lakes are covered by ice is shrinking, posing a threat to lake health and the winter sports economy.
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Success of Maine’s snowmobile industry rides on the weather
‘We rely on Mother Nature’ and bad snow years can ‘devastate’ the businesses that depend on snowmobilers, Maine Snowmobile Association President Al Swett said.
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Mild winter takes a toll on Maine’s outdoor sports, seasonal economy
The 2023-24 winter was devastating for the snowmobile industry and the communities that rely on visitors coming to enjoy Maine’s trails.
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Milford man drowns after ATV breaks through ice on Spring River Lake
Floyd Hardison, 88, was ice fishing with his son and grandsons on Friday night in Hancock County.