May

May 19, 2010

Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, May 20 to 26

Thomas Marshall, organist/harpsichordist, to perform at progressive concert in  Augusta May 21-23, times vary, Northeast Livestock Expo 2010, featuring beef cattle, sheep, boer goats, rabbits, equine and alpaca shows, youth events, tractor games, antique tractor pulling and antique lawn and garden pulling competitions, auctions, Windsor Fairgrounds, […]
May 16, 2010

Surveying the Watershed of Moose Pond in Bridgton, Denmark and Sweden, Maine

Moose Pond’s middle basin at the foot of Pleasant Mountain and Shawnee Peak Ski Area The Moose Pond Association (MPA), in conjunction with Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) and Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD), recently held a training session to conduct a watershed survey […]
May 14, 2010

Sparkling Messalonskee Lake in Maine’s Belgrade Lakes Chain

A brilliant summer day on Messalonskee Lake Lakefront property on Messalonskee Lake offers the perfect getaway for a vacation home on crystal clear water. Messalonskee Lake is the second largest body of water in the famed Belgrade Chain of Lakes. Lakefront Properties For Sale on Messalonskee […]
May 12, 2010

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, May 13 to 19

Darol Anger and his Republic of Strings take the stage in Brownfield May 13, 7:30 a.m. Guided Bird Walk with naturalist Jean Preis, sponsored by the Lakes Environmental Association, $5/person, free/LEA members, Brownfield Bog, Bog Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.647.8580, www.mainelakes.org. May 13-16, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:00 […]
May 12, 2010

Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, May 13 to 19

Birding in Ecuador presentation at Mather Auditorium  May 14, 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Percussion: The Beat Goes On! Kinderkonzert with the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Percussion Trio, learn how the rhythm makers evolved from clapping and hitting rock and sticks together into today’s percussion […]
May 12, 2010

Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, May 13 to 19

Pianist Frank Glazer to perform all-Chopin program at Bates College May 13, 7 p.m. Language Arts Live featuring Paul LaFarge, author of “The Facts of Winter,” free, Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall, Bates College, 56 Campus Avenue, Lewiston. FMI: 207.786.6255, www.bates.edu. May 13, 7-8 p.m. An Evening […]
May 9, 2010

Sandhill Cranes Sited on Long Pond in Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine

A stately Sandhill Crane at Long Pond in Belgrade Lakes Region When you own lakefront property in the Lakes Regions of Maine it’s not unusual to spot wildlife. But sometimes you spot unusual wildlife! Dr. Michael Cox, Chief Executive Officer of Central Maine Orthopedics was fishing […]
May 7, 2010

Clearcutting 2010: A Blatant Violation on Long Lake in Naples, Maine

Clearcut Violation on Long Lake Property in Naples If you haven’t kept up with the situation in our Maine Lakes News Digest, a blatant shoreland zoning violation has taken place on Long Lake in Naples. Peter Lowell, executive director of Lakes Environmental  Association, explained it to […]
May 5, 2010

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, May 6 to 12

Polly Mahoney of Newry presents slide show “Exploring Mongolia by Horseback” May 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Exploring Mongolia by Horseback, slide show presentation by Polly Mahoney, registered Maine Guide and co-owner of Mahoosuc Guide Service, potluck dinner to follow, bring a dish to share, sponsored by Western […]