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Warm temperatures make for comfy fishing derby in Norway
NORWAY — Anglers, both young and old, male and female, hit Pennesseewassee Lake on Saturday, each hoping to catch the biggest fish on the first of the annual two-day Norway-Paris Fish and Game Association fishing derby. “It’s usually not this easy; we were kind of excited,” said Association President Sylvia Bosse of the first fish […]
Volunteers needed for Martin Stream fish passage survey
TURNER/LIVERMORE/HARTFORD — A stream crossing survey to assess fish passage barriers in the Martin Stream watershed began in September. The watershed is located within the towns of Turner, Livermore and Hartford. The goal is to identify, map and prioritize barriers for future connectivity restoration. Survey teams will consist of volunteers and technical leaders who will […]
Tests show Lake Auburn free of algae bloom
AUBURN — Last summer’s fish-killing algae bloom has not returned to Lake Auburn this year, according to water quality officials. “We hope it never happens again. But if it does, we want to be ahead of it,” said Water Quality Manager Mary Jane Dillingham. She’s in charge of water quality testing for the Auburn Water […]
Gas from rotten fish sends Rockland pair to hospital
ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — Fire officials in Maine say rotting fish created a noxious gas that sent two fishermen to the hospital. Rockland Assistant Fire Chief Adam Miceli says one of the fishermen was rendered unconscious and had to be transported via LifeFlight helicopter to Maine Medical Center. The other was being treated at Pen […]