Jack’s Traps founder Tim Jackson has spent over 40 years perfecting these go-to traps, which can now be found on the ice nationwide. For this video we partnered with Rove Lab to tell the story of Jackson, his traps, and his legacy. Jackson’s influence has been especially notable with young anglers, as he has worked tirelessly to ensure the next generation can continue to enjoy this cherished pastime. To learn more about Jackson’s journey see our article from February 2020.

Take note!

• Fishing licenses can be purchased from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.
• Take part of an ice fishing derby near you.
• Always be cautious on the ice. Go as a group and be sure ice conditions are safe. Get out there and let the flags fly. Tight lines!

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Episode 8:
WeGo host Kat Englishman spent some time with local researchers and conservationists to learn what our communities are doing to monitor and protect Maine’s natural resources. Bring your birding binoculars—we’ve got some fowl to count!

WeGo is an episodic video series that showcases some of Maine’s most unique pursuits, from its outdoor opportunities to its bustling cultural scene.

Check out Episode 7 to go hiking with Kat and Carolyn on the Appalachian Trail!

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Last month we gathered our 2021 Mainers of the Year to celebrate the work they’ve done and continue to do for the state. We sat down with Briana Warner, CEO of Atlantic Sea Farms; Thomas Judge, executive director of LifeFlight of Maine; Governor Janet Mills; artist and muralist Ryan Adams; and Dr. Steven Diaz, chief medical officer of MaineGeneral Health to ask which Mainers of the Year from their class inspire them. Here’s what they said.

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Episode 7:
WeGo hosts Kat Englishman and Carolyn Brady take a trip to western Maine to trek a portion of the Appalachian Trail, and they meet some thru-hikers along the way. Lace up your hiking boots—we’re venturing into the great outdoors!

WeGo is an episodic video series that showcases some of Maine’s most unique pursuits, from its outdoor opportunities to its bustling cultural scene.

Check out Episode 6 to go backstage at the City Theater in Biddeford with Kat and Carolyn!

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Episode 6:
WeGo hosts Kat Englishman and Carolyn Brady take a trip to the City Theater in Biddeford to learn what it takes to put together a community theater production. Please silence your phones, and remember, no flash photography—it’s showtime!

WeGo is an episodic video series that showcases some of Maine’s most unique pursuits, from its outdoor opportunities to its bustling cultural scene.

Check out Episode 5 to watch Carolyn harvest hops and brew some beer!

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Episode 5:
WeGo host and former Miss Maine Carolyn Brady visits a local hop farm, then heads to the Pub at Baxter Brewing Company to learn about Maine’s fast-growing beer industry. Crack open a cold one, and kick up your feet—it’s time to brew!

WeGo is an episodic video series that showcases some of Maine’s most unique pursuits, from its outdoor opportunities to its bustling cultural scene.

Check out Episode 4 to watch Kat and Carolyn harvest kelp off the coast!

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Episode 4:
Kat and Carolyn head out on the water to learn about Maine’s fastest-growing crop: kelp. Grab your fishing bibs and hop on board!

WeGo is an episodic video series that showcases some of Maine’s most unique pursuits, from its outdoor opportunities to its bustling cultural scene.

Check out Episode 3 to watch Kat learn about the sugaring process on a maple farm!

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Last June photographers Chris Bennett and Chris Shane set out on a ten-day, 700-plus mile bike-packing trip from York to Lubec to see as much of the state’s 3,478 miles of coastline as possible, and a Maine videography team documented the trip. To learn more about the journey and why the pair pedaled their way from Nubble Light to Quoddy Head State Park during the quietest summer Maine has seen in decades, read writer Katherine Englishman’s story from our June issue. 

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Episode 3:
Host Kat Englishman heads to Maple Moon Farm in Lebanon to try her hand at turning maple sap into delicious syrup. Plus, Carolyn Brady hosts a cooking segment to share a recipe for another Maine favorite: whoopie pies, with a maple syrup twist!

WeGo is an episodic video series that showcases some of Maine’s most unique pursuits, from its outdoor opportunities to its bustling cultural scene.

Check out Episode 2 to watch Kat and Carolyn go snowmobiling and ice fishing in Millinocket!

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Episode 2:
Hosts Kat Englishman and Carolyn Brady head north to the New England Outdoor Center for a weekend of snowmobiling and ice fishing on the shores of Millinocket Lake.

WeGo is an episodic video series that showcases some of Maine’s most unique pursuits, from its outdoor opportunities to its bustling cultural scene.

Check out Episode 1 to watch Kat and Carolyn go dogsledding in Carrabassett Valley!

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