Anglers try their luck in Sabattus on the first day of 2026. Photographs by Staff Photographer Russ Dillingham.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal, The Maine Forecast, The Rangeley Highlander
Walking into winter: Safety paramount to hiking around Franklin County’s frozen ponds
Winter recreating is Maine’s bread-and-butter. But knowing how to stay safe in icy conditions on trails or in unstable weather on lakes can make the difference between fun and disaster, outdoor experts say.
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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.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Sunday social in Livermore
A good time to catch up is while waiting for fish to bite while ice fishing Sunday afternoon, Feb. 23, on Long Pond in Livermore.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley region IF&W fishing report for February
Set a tip-up during Maine’s Free Fishing Weekend, Feb. 15 and 16. On these days, any person (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish without a license. All other laws and regulations apply on these days.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Family Ice Fishing Day in Rangeley set for Saturday
RANGELEY — Join Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust and Rangeley Region Guides & Sportsmen’s Association on Haley Pond for a Family Ice Fishing Day 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. The event falls on Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife‘s free fishing weekend – no fishing license required! If you have ice fishing […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Memorial ice fishing derby in Wilton aligns with free fishing weekend
The 11th Annual Michael J. Rowe Ice Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, during free ice fishing weekend on Wilson Lake in Wilton.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Hollandstrong to hold last ice fishing derby Saturday, Feb. 1
The derby honors the memory of Michael Holland who was one of 33 crew members aboard the SS El Faro when it sank near Crooked Island, Bahamas, on Oct. 1, 2015, during Hurricane Joaquin.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
People look for luck ice fishing on Brettun’s Pond
Three people were seen ice fishing Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5, near the boat launch at Brettun’s Pond in Livermore.