Managing Maine’s incredible sport fishery — and its associated regulations — is complex and always subject to second guessing by arm-chair fisheries “biologists,” who may sincerely believe that they know how better to manage the fish in their favorite angling waters. Dennis Smith of Otter Creek is one of those impassioned anglers who never tires […]
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Jack Traps to hold annual youth ice fishing derby on February 24
MONMOUTH — Jack Traps Ice Fishing Outfitters is pleased to announce their 9 Annual Jack Traps Youth Ice Fishing Derby to be held at Cochenwagon Pond in Monmouth on Saturday, February 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration is now open and free to all children 12 years of age and under. This derby […]
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Richard V. Lapointe
LIVERMORE FALLS — Richard V. Lapointe, 21, of Livermore Falls, passed away, Friday, Feb. 2, in Livermore Falls. He was born Nov. 12, 1996, the son of Davis Clark and Tammie (Grant) Lapointe. Richard attended Livermore Falls High School and graduated from Fort Kent Community High School in 2015. He had worked for Pallet One, with […]
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Outdoors in Maine: Hidden outcomes of dwindling outdoorsmen
When it comes to Maine’s fabled outdoor heritage, you don’t have to be a social scientist or a statistician to sense what is going on. Changing times are leaving a mark on our culture in countless ways. If you visit a few rod and gun clubs around the state, a common theme shows itself: a […]
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Ice-fishing in comfort
Chet Blair of Lewiston sits in his truck while keeping an eye on his ice-fishing traps along the Androscoggin River in Auburn on Thursday. Blair said the river is good for catching pike, bass and perch through the ice. But he has had the best luck this winter fishing for brook trout on Middle Range […]
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Emery S. Bubier
AUBURN — Emery S. Bubier, 59, of North Parish Road, Turner, died peacefully at the Hospice House on Sunday, Jan. 28, with his family by his side. Emery was born on July 12, 1958, in Lewiston, the son of Betty and Phillip Bubier of Greene. He was a graduate of Leavitt Area High School with the […]
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David C. Hill
PORTLAND — David Charles Hill, 63, of Wilton passed away on Thursday, Jan. 25, at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 30, 1954, in Farmington, the son of Arno and Claire (Columbus) Hill. David grew up in Wilton, attended local schools and graduated from Mt. Blue High School […]
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Dennis R. Litalien
AUBURN — Dennis R. Litalien, 60, of Lisbon Falls passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Hospice House in Auburn surrounded by his loving family following a courageous and aggressive battle with a Glioblastoma. He was born on Oct. 5, 1957, in Rumford, a son of George and Anita (Chaisson) Litalien. He grew up in […]
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Sean "Chopper" P. Hunt
TURNER — Lighting the world with his big brown eyes that were always filled with curiosity and seeking the next adventure, Sean was born Dec. 21, 1966, and took his final ride Dec. 28, 2017. A welder by trade, his formal education included certificates from the Northeast School of Welding, where metal works became his favorite […]
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BITMS seeking disabled veterans who like to fish
AUGUSTA — Back In The Maine Stream is a nonprofit organization of disabled veterans with a strong desire to help other disabled Maine veterans increase their quality of life and heal physical and emotional trauma through recreational fishing. The group is looking for a few new members. Honorably discharged Maine veterans with a disability of […]