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August 15, 2014
Maine Lakefront Property Owners: Learn To Recognize Invasive Aquatic Plants 101

Maine Lakefront Property Owners: Learn To Recognize Invasive Aquatic Plants 101

Lakefront Property Owners Keep Eyes Out For Invasive Plants Such As European Frog-Bit by Leigh Macmillen HayesIn Maine, we know that plant life in lakes is important for good fisheries. Aquatic plants provide cover and foraging opportunities.   Lakefront Properties For Sale on Mousam Lake   […]
August 14, 2014

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 14-20

“Arts and Artisans Fair,” Lovell August 14, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Placeholders,” w Hio Ridge Dance,” Join Denmark’s own Hio Ridge Dance for the World Premiere of a new dance piece, commissioned especially for the DAC, exploring the town of Denmark itself, suggested donation, […]
August 14, 2014

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 14-20

“Zucchini Fair,” Saco August 14, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., “Venticordi Chamber Music Concert,” Admission: $20; $15 for Seniors, $5 for 18 and under, Chamber music for winds and strings with world renowned guest artists. Mozart, Milhaud, Bloom and more! Admission: $20; $15 for Seniors, […]
August 14, 2014

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 14-20

“Great Falls Balloon Festival,” Lewiston August 14 – 17, Thursday – Sunday, Thursday – Saturday 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., “Figaro,” He’s getting married in the morning, and the enterprising Figaro (servant, barber, professional troublemaker) couldn’t be happier. But with everybody scheming to […]
August 14, 2014

Out and About for the MidCoast Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 14-20

 “Footloose,” Maine Sate Theatre, Bath August 14-17 and 19-20, Thursday-Sunday, and Tuesday-Wednesday, 2pm/Thurs, Sunday, and Tues, 7:30pm/Thurs, Fri, Sat, Tues, and Wed, “Footloose,” tells the explosive story of a young man, who, after moving to a small farming town, is shocked by the town’s rigorous local […]
August 14, 2014
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 14-20

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 14-20

“Ellsworth Antiques Show at Woodlawn,” Ellsworth August 14 – 15, Thursday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., “Ellsworth Antiques Show at Woodlawn,” America’s longest running summer antiques show and the region’s premier cultural event featuring 28 dealers from and as far away as Missouri. The […]
August 10, 2014
Silence on Maine’s Lakes: Help Prevent Lead Poisoning of Our Loons

Silence on Maine’s Lakes: Help Prevent Lead Poisoning of Our Loons

Loon Family — Three-Day-Old Chicks by Leigh Macmillen Hayes As lakefront homeowners in Maine, we associate the call of the loon with summer. And this summer, on our lake a pair of loons finally had success in breeding chicks. The babies are now about three weeks […]
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 […]
August 7, 2014

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 7-13

“45th Annual Cumberland Arts & Crafts Show,” Cumberland August 7 – 10, Thursday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., “45th Annual Cumberland Arts & Crafts Show,” Join us for Maine’s largest craft show! Buy local, buy handmade with over 175 artisans displaying their Made in […]