As the first snowflakes fly this season, we’re taking a look back at Maine winter traditions. For a story in our February 2018 issue, photographer Matt Cosby took a trip to Sidney for the annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic in support of the Alfond Youth Center in Waterville. The tournament takes place at the Snow Pond Center for the Arts on Messalonskee Lake (also called Snow Pond) and attracts participants from all around the Northeast. Click the link in our bio to read the full story and learn what makes this pond hockey event special!⁠ ⁠ Story: bountiful1⁠ Photo: mrboots⁠ _____⁠ ⁠ #themainemag #loveme #fromthearchives #mainewinter #pondhockey #mainepondhockeyclassic⁠