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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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Outdoors, Sports
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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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Sportsman: Catch some ice fishing action on the smaller ponds
As I look out on Sebago Lake’s Jordan Bay, I am sad to see open water. It looked like it was locked up and would freeze last week, but a warm stretch melted my hopes. However, some smaller ponds nearby have been providing anglers with their first stab at ice angling this year. The nearby […]
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Milford man drowns after falling through ice on Quakish Lake
Officials say Walter Demmons, 62, and a friend were drilling holes through the ice on Quakish Lake to test the thickness before fishing.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Passersby rescue ATV riders who broke through ice at Litchfield pond
Officials say quick action by two men, one of whom broke through the ice at Pleasant Pond during rescue efforts himself, could have been lifesaving.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Cumberland County Fishing Derby winners
The Cumberland County Ice Fishing Derby was held Feb. 18-19 to raise money for Sebago Lake Rotary’s charitable efforts throughout the year. Although Sebago Lake was off limits last weekend because of unsafe conditions, competitors took to other lakes and ponds in the county in search of winning pickerel and perch. The winners: Pickerel: 1. […]
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Thaws in December and January lead to poor ice fishing season
Many people were out ice fishing Sunday at China Lake, Lake George and other locations, but fishing south of Augusta was not so good, given unfavorable ice conditions.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Vermont further extends warning after three ice fishing deaths
Vermont authorities have extended their warning for people to stay off the ice on Lake Champlain and to be cautious on other lakes following three recent deaths.