BANGOR DAILY NEWS • February 10, 2026
Saturday marked the fourth annual ice fishing derby at Belgrade Chains, raising funds for St. Michael School in Augusta. This year, 918 anglers registered, with 1,006 tickets sold, a dramatic increase from the 25 participants in the first derby. The event covered Great, Long, North, East and McGrath ponds, Salmon Lake and Messalonskee Lake. Derby sponsor Alyssa Quintal said she loved seeing anglers of all ages enjoying the event.