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April 17, 2009

Songo River Queen Takes Incognito Cruise on Long Lake in Naples

I was driving over the causeway in Naples earlier this week and saw the strangest sight out on Long Lake. The ice had just gone out and there on the lake, probably a mile or two from the causeway, was this big black thing floating on the […]

April 6, 2009

The Bay of Naples Hotel – Lost Vacation Icon on Long Lake

When it opened its doors in the summer of 1900, the Bay of Naples Hotel on the east shore of Long Lake in Naples, Maine had a full compliment of guests ready to occupy its four floors and 72 rooms. A staff of 85 would have waited on the […]

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 […]

January 10, 2009

Maine Lakefront Real Estate on Long Lake – An Embarrassment of Riches

While this general geographic area where we live and work is called the Sebago Lake Region (and rightly so), anyone familiar with this area knows there are several somewhat smaller lakes that are equally beautiful and desireable. The short list would include Kezar Lake, Long Lake, […]

July 29, 2008

Maine Waterfront Property – 15th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show

As a boy in the 1950s on Little Sebago Lake in North Windham I fell in love for the very first time. The object of my attention was not Carolee Leadbetter, the pretty girl next door, but the boat next door, a 1956 Lyman speed boat! […]

April 25, 2008

Maine Lakefront Real Estate – Is There a Condo in Your Future?

Now, I know what you’re thinking. When it comes to lakefront living, the thought of a condo leaves many lakefront buyers cold. That’s because in their mind’s eye they see a concrete tower brimming with boxy units filled with indoor/outdoor carpeting, formica counters, vinyl sheet tile, […]

February 28, 2008

Naples Swing Bridge Fix May Affect Local Waterfront Real Estate Owners

The Naples Causeway Bridge controversy continues to generate a lot of discussion in this lake region community. The Maine Dept. of Transporatation has now scheduled a meeting to promote their fixed bridge plan, which has many Naples waterfront business owners and area residents up in arms. […]

February 28, 2008

Maine Waterfront Real Estate – A Good Neighbor Policy

Shortly after moving into my camp on Brandy Pond back in the nineties, I was paid a visit by some folks from across the lake. After exchanging pleasantries I found out the real reason for their visit. It seems that I had been leaving an exterior […]

February 22, 2008

Naples Causeway Bridge Plans “Slowing Down”

A week or two ago I posted an article about the ongoing controversy swirling around several new proposals for the repair or replacement of the Causeway Bridge in Naples on Rte. 302. A news article today in our local Bridgton News tells me that the whole […]