8 months ago

Maine’s largest ice fishing derby shatters attendance records

Last year’s derby had 1,852 registered participants, which also broke the record from the previous year of 1,806.

8 months ago

‘Like Christmas for us’: A fishing derby is a big deal in this Maine town

The only major hotel in town, the Long Lake Motor Inn, is usually booked a year ahead of time for Maine’s biggest ice fishing derby.

8 months ago

More than 120 compete in Presque Isle’s first XC snowmobile races

Held at Arnold Brook Lake in Presque Isle, the races were the first of five events in the New England XCountry Championship series.

8 months ago

Van Buren snowmobile club raising $300,000 for new garage

The club had to cut part of the cement floor and the garage door header just to fit the groomer in the building.

8 months ago

Aroostook lakeside restaurant closes after poor snowmobile seasons

This story has been updated. ST. DAVID, Maine — A restaurant on Long Lake has closed due in part to several poor snowmobile seasons in recent years that have cut into its business. “We regret to inform you that effective immediately, Long Lake Bar and Grill, LLC has ceased operations,” the St. David restaurant announced […]

8 months ago

Time for ice fishing? Maybe

For the second consecutive year, Mother Nature and Jack Frost have played “keep away” with the snow and ice.

8 months ago

Pressure ridge forms on Maine lake ahead of big fishing derby

Pressure ridges are the result of shifting temperatures that force ice to expand upwards, which poses a threat to snowmobiles and other passing vehicles.