It's hard to keep an ice-fishing tradition in the midcoast
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Ice Fishing for Smelt A Winter Tradition in Maine
Closed Deer Isle nursing home looks to reopen as affordable senior housing - Bangor Daily News
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On the ice: Anglers rejoice when the Great Lakes freeze
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When the Island Had Fish' is a portrait of Vinalhaven through its most prominent industry
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Chris Sargent, Outdoors Contributor, Author at Bangor Daily News
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Here's a wrap-up of our Maine storm coverage
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Where have all the ice smelt gone?
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November 2012 by Texas Salwater Fishing Magazine - Issuu
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The BEST Things to Do in MidCoast Maine in 2024
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101 Unforgettable Things to Do in Maine (Insider Tips!) - Roaming the Americas
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Plugging the Texas Coast – I Was There! (Part 2)
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Cold-Plunging With Maine's 'Ice Mermaids' - The New York Times
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Peace of Mind Inside a Helmet - The Maine Mag
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You Never Know What You Will Catch on Lake of the Woods - Lake of the Woods