Tuesday, May 16, 1944, was to be an ordinary day of training for two British pilots practicing low-level formation training over Sebago Lake. That morning, six Vought F-4U Corsair aircraft took off from the Brunswick Naval Air Station and made their way to the lake. Among the pilots were Sub-Lts. Raymond Laurence Knott and Vaughan […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Forget dismal ice fishing season, it’s time for open water
After a disappointing ice fishing season, my fellow guides and I are looking forward to open water season. While stalwarts like guide Glen Gisel of Raymond have been trolling the lake all winter, most of us are waiting for the waters to warm up a tad. With year-round open fishing in effect, I am working […]
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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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Impasse over shoreland zoning violations at Sebago Lake leads to legislative action
State Sen. Tim Nangle sponsored two bills to offer relief to municipalities, plus the ability to deny permits to applicants with unresolved shoreland zoning violations.
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Western Foothills Land Trust enlarges Twin Bridges Preserve
The additional 721 acres includes forested land on both sides of the Crooked River, which is the largest indirect tributary to Sebago Lake.
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Lakes Region Sportsman: October offers so much action, it needs to be longer
As the air cools and leaves turn, October provides the sportsman and woman with some of the best outdoor pursuits there are, all in one month. Fishing really heats up as the water cools on the big lake. Anglers must remember that Sebago has an “artificial lure only” rule starting Oct. 1. Sebago lake trout […]
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Portland man found dead in Sebago Lake after divers’ search
Maine Warden Service divers recovered the body of Ahmed Doale, 28, of Portland, on Monday morning.
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Lakes Region Sportsman: A great summer of fishing, and it’s not over yet
It has been a great summer of fishing and guiding for this old angler. Double-digit catches, big, fat lakers and the occasional salmon to spice up the mix has eased the pain of the rainy summer we have had thus far. Nothing makes me happier than seeing clients, especially kids, battle with the biggest fish […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Keep a catch log, help with fishery research
Almost every morning I am trolling on Sebago Lake, I can count on the regional fisheries biologist to motor over and inquire about my boat’s catch. I see the red Polar Kraft center console out on the lake as it pops in to see other anglers, as well. This is called a creel survey and […]