BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 6, 2022
It is an exciting time of year for Mainers who want to get out on the ice. Lakes and ponds are already frozen over in places, while other bodies of water have no ice whatsoever. That’s why it is crucial, especially early in the season, to use extreme caution before heading onto “hard water” for ice fishing, snowmobiling, skating and other activities. Failure to recognize unsafe areas could lead to a life-threatening fall through the ice.