Lake Andrews, on the Bates College Campus in Lewiston, Maine
"All remaining ice tucked in the southeast quadrant of Lake Andrews was long gone by 4 p.m. on March 19, giving ducks full-access paddling opportunities.
"And by early afternoon on Monday, March 19, aided by a warm breeze, the Puddle was clear of ice
When ice out occurred March 26, 1973, it was deemed the earliest on record (see clipping). This year's ice out beats that by a week, though we don't have recent records to say whether March 19 is the earliest ever.
Read the article and thanks to the Bates Magazine in Lewiston, Maine.
