Winthrop Lakes Region

September 18, 2015
Maine outdoor organizations set to celebrate Great Maine Outdoor Weekend

Maine outdoor organizations set to celebrate Great Maine Outdoor Weekend

Monmouth a la Mode begins at Maranacook Boat Launch in Winthrop, Maine   Maine outdoor organizations set to celebrate Great Maine Outdoor Weekend by Leigh Macmillen Hayes   Twice a year the Maine Outdoor Coalition sponsors The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. The fall event will occur […]
July 24, 2015
Must See Private Lakefront Retreat For Sale on Flying Pond, Vienna, Maine

Must See Private Lakefront Retreat For Sale on Flying Pond, Vienna, Maine

    Tree-lined Driveway Sets Stage for Serenity on Flying Pond, Vienna, Maine You can have it all at this turn-key lakefront property located on Flying and Black Ponds in Vienna, Maine. Check off all three boxes when you look at the year-round house at 15 North […]
July 17, 2015
Experience Serenity at Striking Contemporary Ranch on Cobbossee Lake, Litchfield, Maine

Experience Serenity at Striking Contemporary Ranch on Cobbossee Lake, Litchfield, Maine

Spacious and Contemporary overlooking Trues Cove on Cobbossee Lake, Litchfield, Maine A golden pond type of opportunity could be yours if you purchase this lakefront home on Cobbossee Lake in Litchfield, Maine. Located at 299 Peacepipe Drive, the year-round home is waiting for you to move […]
June 26, 2015
Slow the flow at your Maine Lakefront Property

Slow the flow at your Maine Lakefront Property

A Brilliant Summer Day on Androscoggin Lake by Leigh Macmillen HayesHealthy buffers along lakefront properties are our last defense in the effort to preserve water quality. These riparian buffers are vegetated zones of land rather than green golf-course like lawns adjacent to the water. The buffer […]
November 30, 2014
Lakefront Property Owners Enjoy Hikes In and Around Readfield, Maine

Lakefront Property Owners Enjoy Hikes In and Around Readfield, Maine

  View Wildlife From Trail Beside Torsey Pond, Readfield, Maine Thanks to the Kennebec Land Trust and Town of Readfield, Maine, there are numerous hiking options available. Whether wearing hiking boots, snowshoes or Nordic skis, these wonderful, short hikes will lead you into the Maine woods. […]
August 24, 2014
Maine Lakefront Property Owners Recognize Aquatic Invasive Plants with Blade shaped Leaves

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Recognize Aquatic Invasive Plants with Blade shaped Leaves

  Curly-leaf Pondweed Features Lasagna Noodle-Shaped Leaves   by Leigh Macmillen HayesIn the final blog of our  series on aquatic invasive plants that Maine lakefront property owners should be on the look out for, are four with blade or strap-shaped leaves. Not all of Maine’s 6,000+ […]
August 7, 2014
Lakefront Property Owners Use Rain Barrels To Help Prevent Poor Water Quality

Lakefront Property Owners Use Rain Barrels To Help Prevent Poor Water Quality

Rain Barrel Placed Atop Bricks and Under Waterspout by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Lakefront property owners in Maine should take advantage of the traditional practice of collecting rainwater in rain barrels. Many of our classic Maine camps, cabins and cottages are not on municipal water lines. But […]
March 9, 2014
Lakefront Property Owners Enjoy Hikes In and Around Monmouth and Litchfield, Maine

Lakefront Property Owners Enjoy Hikes In and Around Monmouth and Litchfield, Maine

Beautiful Cobbosseecontee Lake in Monmouth, Maine Located at the northern end of Cochnewagon Lake, amid lush agricultural land, is Monmouth, Maine. The rolling hills of Monmouth are noted for the production of high quality apples, as well as hiking locations. East Monmouth sets on Cobbosseeconte Lake, […]
February 20, 2014
Maine Lakefront Property Owners Encouraged to Contact Legislators About Wind Energy Bill

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Encouraged to Contact Legislators About Wind Energy Bill

Scenic Vistas Like This To Be Enjoyed On Maranacook Lake, Winthrop, Maine by Leigh Macmillen HayesMaine Lakefront property owners need to be aware of the bills before the Legislature that affect their pristine pieces of real estate. Mike Bond,  an environmental activist, renewable energy advocate and […]