What's that I always say? Never let the facts get in the way of a good story? Well, for the time being, fishermen and scientists may well be on the same page.

Conventional wisdom: "When the alders' leaves get as big as mouse's ears."

The science: "Yep, that's about right."

Maybe I'll wait a few weeks to hit the open water...

Read the complete story in today's Kennebec Journal.