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October 16, 2015

Square Pond Improvement Association in southern Maine spreads word, not invasive plant

A pleasant day on Square Pond in Acton and Shapleigh, Maine Square Pond Improvement Association in southern Maine spreads word, not invasive plantby Leigh Macmillen HayesWhen I asked Bill Kilgus, president of the Square Pond Improvement Association in Shapleigh and Acton, if I could use their […]

January 22, 2015

Maine Boaters Heed No Wake and Headway Speed Zones

Twilight Descends Upon Damariscotta Lake in Midcoast Maine by Leigh Macmillen HayesImagine yourself sitting on the dock at your Maine lakefront property or standing on your paddle board in the lake, when . . . VROOM. A boat zooms by at half throttle creating a wake […]

January 11, 2015

ID Trees in Your Maine Lakefront Property Buffer Zone

Brandy Pond links Long Lake and Sebago Lake in Naples, Maine by Leigh Macmillen HayesHave you ever looked out at your Maine lakefront property and wondered what tree species are represented in your vegetated buffer? Lakefront Properties For Sale on Brandy Pond in Naples […]

January 1, 2015

DIY: Build Your Own Wherry To Row On Maine Lakes

Row, Row, Row Your Boat on Highland Lake, Bridgton, Maine by Leigh Macmillen HayesImagine this—you love to row in front of your Maine lakefront home, you own your own rowing shell, BUT you see some drop dead gorgeous wooden shells a few guys have built and […]

November 28, 2014

Maine’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts Partner with Locals to Solve Water Pollution Issues

Stillness of Autumn Day Reflected on Phillips Lake, Dedham, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes“‘The Nation that destroys its soil destroys itself’ was the warning issued in 1937 by President Roosevelt when he signed legislation authorizing the creation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.” This is the […]

October 23, 2014

Watershed Resources for Maine Lakefront Property Owners

Great East Lake in Acton is Maine’s Golden Pond Knowing where to turn for information is vital when it comes to protecting our lakefront properties in Maine. First, of course, should be your local lake or road association. Lakefront Properties For Sale on Great East, […]

September 28, 2014

What Lakefront Property Owners Should Know About Fluctuating Water Levels

Autumn Colors Frame Moose Pond Dam, Denmark, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes You may have noticed that the water level at your lake tends to rise and fall over the course of the year. Natural fluctuations may occur if there is less rain, less snow runoff, […]

September 25, 2014

Lakefront Property Owners Enjoy Family Atmosphere at Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg, Maine

Crisp Autumn Days Greet Fair Goers and Lake Lovers in Fryeburg, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Tradition. Education. Fun. It’s all part of the Fryeburg Fair. And lakefront property owners in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine know that this Blue Ribbon Classic only happens eight […]

September 21, 2014

Lakefront Property Owners Enjoy Hikes In and Around China, Maine

photo credit: vassalboro.com Enjoy Sunsets Like This Near China Lake in Maine Located between Augusta and the coast, with China Lake and other ponds dotting the landscape, plus the Kennebec and Sheepscot Rivers, the China Lakes Region is a delightful setting for short and easy hikes. […]