The ice has covered most of the lakes already around central Maine but I wouldn't be going out until January 1st. Even then I would be walking with the spud bar to check every step!
It has been much colder than the past several years with a dozen or so night in the single digits. definitely not the 'norm' but then this is Maine and what should we call normal??? *grin*
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