Cy Wilkinson, from Auburn Parks and Recreation Department, prepares the Walton Field skating rink for the start of Auburn's annual Winter Festiva.

Even though there is no racing during the winter months in Maine, pacers need to be exercised to stay in shape. Mike Cushing, right and Steve Wilson, background, from Farmington, make their way around the Farmington Fairgrounds, that last of 16 horses to have a trott, just as snow begins to fall.

Graeme Mertens, 2, of Hollis, holds onto his fater Jared's hand with his sister Megyn, 4 as they check their ice fishing traps on Middle Range Pond with their friend Ron Davis of South Portland.