MADISON, Maine (WABI) — Central Maine students traded their typical classroom for Wesserunsett Lake on Friday, participating in an ice fishing event designed to get kids outdoors during winter months.

Ice fascinates Richard Behr. Almost every winter day, the 66-year-old central Maine resident checks out satellite images of some of his favorite lakes and ponds for “wild” skating. He drives out to ...

Fishermen set up on Long Lake as part of the 19th annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby in 2024. February's youth derby will be held an hour south on Portage Lake. Credit: Chris Bouchard / The County If ...