THE U-TURN: Icy trees, icy training

Frozen trees along the melting waters of Northern Bay. Photo by Melissa Rioux.

Trees along the banks of the Bagaduce River are frosted in ice on the morning of March 3 in this photo, above, submitted by Melissa Rioux of Penobscot.

Meanwhile, below, firefighters from four towns practiced cold water rescue techniques along the Naramissic River in Orland on Feb. 28. Firefighters from Orland, Bucksport, Penobscot and Castine participated in the training, an annual favorite among volunteers.

Firefighters practice various techniques for cold water rescues, improvising with ladders, sleds and harnesses. Photo courtesy of the Penobscot Fire Department.

Firefighters use an overturned paddle board to pull a victim to safety as part of the training. Photo courtesy of the Penobscot Fire Department.

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