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Kenney has his hands full with flies

David Klausmeyer knows his fishing flies. He has written books about them. He edits a popular international magazine — Fly Tyer — that focuses on the craft. And he regularly interviews top-notch … more

By John Holyoke
BDN Staff | 3/6/10 | 294 views

Poor ice conditions cancel statewide derby

Tom Noonan and his Sebago Lake Rotary colleagues hoped that after staging an ill-fated fishing derby a few weeks back, cold weather would take over, lakes would freeze solid, and their group’s … more

By John Holyoke
BDN Staff | 3/4/10 | 699 views

Sugarloaf set to host celebration of Wescott

When Seth Wescott won his second Olympic gold medal in two tries two weeks ago, his friends and fellow Sugarloafers saluted the victory with a party at the restaurant and pub he co-owns. This … more

By John Holyoke
BDN Staff | 3/2/10 | 733 views

Weather aids moose hunters

When Maine’s modern moose hunt began three decades ago, those fortunate enough to earn a coveted permit enjoyed success rates near 90 percent. Over the years, as more permits have been allotted … more

By John Holyoke
BDN Staff | 2/26/10 | 789 views

Miller in spotlight for right reasons

Maine winter sports enthusiasts have had plenty of reasons to cheer recently as two Carrabassett Valley Academy graduates have combined to win four Olympic medals in Vancouver. more

By John Holyoke
BDN Staff | 2/25/10 | 628 views

Safe ice changed quickly at Sebago

By design, the Maine Chevrolet Ice Fishing Derby that is staged on Sebago Lake each winter is a fun fundraiser with all kind of activities for the entire family. On Saturday, the derby turned into … more

By John Holyoke
BDN Staff | 2/23/10 | 1234 views

Fishing at Branch Lake may increase

Wednesday’s editions of this paper carried some welcome news for many area anglers (like me) who’ve lamented the loss of one of their local lakes in recent years. OK. “Loss” may a bit of … more

By John Holyoke
BDN Staff | 2/13/10 | 722 views

Vancouver weather worries Wescott

In the coming days, as media attention focuses west, toward the Vancouver Winter Olympics, you’re likely to hear a lot of commentators talking about the weather. more

By John Holyoke
BDN Staff | 2/9/10 | 3234 views

Long Lake anglers brave cold for derby

The sun was just peeking over the eastern hills early Sunday morning when Rich Rossignol stopped for a break after drilling five holes in the 18-inch-thick Long Lake ice and setting up his long line of traps. more

By John Holyoke
BDN Staff | 2/4/10 | 831 views

Hot competition on a cold day

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine — On a day when wind-whipped flags snapped and when the mercury dropped to the low teens, Janna Gillespie of Calais admitted that her Special Olympics experience left a … more

By John Holyoke
BDN Staff | 2/2/10 | 2238 views