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South Bristol ice harvest keeps one of Maine's pastimes alive

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Harvesting ice has been part of Maine's history for 200 years. The annual Thompson Pond ice harvest has been a special way to pass on skills. The ice was seven inches thick on Sunday, but the warming winters may pose as a problem in the coming winters. By the end of the event, Lincoln was hoping they'd cut more than 500 blocks of ice.

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South Bristol ice harvest keeps one of Maine's pastimes alive

"It really has turned into quite the event," the Thompson Ice House Harvesting Museum president said as he estimates more than 600 people participated Sunday.

3 months ago·Portland, United States

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