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March 5, 2009

Lakefront Properties Attractive in Denmark, Maine

Denmark is a small, but attractive village located in the southwestern hills of Maine, close by the New Hampshire border. Over 1000 people call Denmark home, but the summer population swells considerably with the vacationers who come to visit the many clean ponds in Denmark and […]

March 2, 2009

Bridgton, Maine: Vacation Destination Hits the Big “Times”

We locals know all about Bridgton – a second home in the summer for vacationers for years, home to several beautiful lakes and ponds, a refurbished downtown, active in the winter with skiing and snowmobiling, and sporting such amenities as a wonderful hospital, two grocery stores, […]

March 1, 2009

Maine Lakefront Summers Recalled in Mid-Winter Reverie

Acclaimed Maine author Richard Russo described Maine as a serious place masquerading as a summer paradise. How perfect a description.Mainers must put up with a lot to live and work here – a high cost of living, high taxes, a paucity of good paying jobs and […]

February 25, 2009

Maine Lakefront Property Offers Value in a Down Market

Even though we got pasted with a huge dump of snow a few days ago, I can say without reservation that spring is within sight. I have seen robins all winter long and a neighbor told me he saw a bluebird. Can spring be far behind? […]

February 20, 2009

Crystal Lake in Harrison the Site of Ice Harvesting Saturday

Crystal Lake in Harrison is normally the setting for swim lessons, picnic lunches and softball at the adjacent ballfield. But come winter, Crystal Lake is the site of something very old fashioned and interesting – ice harvesting. Lakefront Properties For Sale on Crystal Lake in Harrison […]

February 16, 2009

Naples Vacation Property Some of the Best Lakefront in Maine

Because it is situated at the south end of Long Lake, encompasses Brandy Pond, and also has frontage on Sebago Lake, Naples has always been considered the heart of the Lakes Region. Well-travelled Rte. 302 runs right through Naples and the town can boast of three marinas, restaurants, a general […]

February 13, 2009

Naples Winter Carnival on Long Lake This Weekend

Naples will be a beehive of outdoor activity this weekend as it welcomes one and all to its 9th annual Winter Carnival. There will be plenty of outdoor activities for the whole family and plenty of indoor stuff, too. Here’s the lastest schedule of events: Two […]

February 12, 2009

Seeking Lakefront Perfection is the Enemy of the Good Maine Vacation Property

Writer/philosopher Gustave Flaubert coined the expression “Perfection is the Enemy of the Good”. I heard a variation of this quote recently when Maine’s Senior Senator Olympia Snowe, when explaining her decision to vote for the compromise stimulus package, said “Perfection is the enemy of the essentials.” […]

February 8, 2009

Raymond Offers Wide Selection For Maine Lakefront Buyers

Last week’s Saturday Send Out proved pretty popular – lakefront listings for Casco. Today, I’ll continue along that same vein and give you all the Raymond lakefront listings. Raymond is a popular destination for lakefront buyers because of its proximity to the Maine Turnpike (30 minutes) […]