Derby will benefit Maine groups

NAPLES — Several hundred anglers looking for fun, prizes and a chance to help Maine organizations will come together for the 5th annual Hannaford Ice Fishing Derby, to be held Saturday, February 9 from sunrise to 3:30 p.m. at Naples Town Beach on Long Lake in Naples.

The 2012 Hannaford Ice Fishing Derby raised $23,000, with 90 percent of that total going to the United Way of Greater Portland and the remainder supporting the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

There will be children’s and adult’s divisions; cash and gift-card prizes for anglers with the largest fish, nearly $2,000 in total value between the four contests; $1,000 door prize, sponsored in part by Cabela’s; raffles; food sales and a free sample bag while supplies last. Winner of the children’s division will have his or her picture put on a Wheaties box for presentation at their school.

Pre-register at the Bridgton or North Windham Hannaford customer service desk prior to February 9 or at the Naples Town Beach the morning of the derby. Registration is free for children under 16; $15 for anglers who are 16 or older; $10 for Hannaford associates. For more information, email mnale@hannaford.com, dsawyer@hannaford.com or mwelch@hannaford.com or call 885-3028, 885-2292 or 885-2664.