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August 21, 2014

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Learn About Submersed Invasive Aquatic Plants

The Range Ponds of Poland, Maine by Leigh Macmillen HayesMaine lakefront property owners benefit from paying attention to the plant life in the state’s lakes and ponds. Getting to know the native plants is important — that way you’ll know if you see […]

August 7, 2014

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 2, 2014

Rep. Mike McClellan Addresses “Milfoil Sticker Bill” at 15th Annual Milfoil Summit

Azure Sky and Water at Pleasant Lake in Casco, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes A large crowd of Maine lake association members and others interested in protecting our lakes, ponds and rivers from invasive aquatic plant species gathered on February 28 for the 15th Annual Milfoil […]

February 23, 2014

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Find Heaven on Earth at Upper Cold Stream Pond in Lincoln

Crystal Clear Day on the Crystal Clear Upper Cold Stream Pond Maine Lakefront Property Owners find Upper Cold Stream Pond in Lincoln to be their own slice of Heaven. Lakefront Properties For Sale on Upper Cold Stream Pond View Vacation Rentals on Upper Cold Stream Pond […]

February 16, 2014

Maine Lakefront Property Owners Recognize Benefits of Lake Protection

Boaters Delight on Long Lake, Harrison, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes In Maine, many communities, such as Harrison, were built around lakes or millponds. Harrison is nestled between Long Lake and Crystal Lake in the Sebago Lakes Region. Consequently, the visual quality of Harrison, like other […]

February 6, 2014

Lakefront Property Owners Learn of Effect Mining Has on Maine Lakes

Sunshine Sparkles on Molasses Pond in Down East Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Something Maine lakefront property owners may not be aware of is the effect metal mining has on our lakes. Nick Bennett, watersheds director and staff scientist for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, […]

February 2, 2014

Maine Milfoil Summit Will Draw Lakefront Property Owners to UMaine Lewiston-Auburn

A Picture Perfect Summer Day on Messalonskee Lake in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Calling all Maine lakefront property owners. It’s time to register for the Maine Milfoil Summit to be held at the University of Maine Lewiston-Auburn campus on Friday, […]

January 30, 2014

Lakefront Property Owners Pay Attention to the Pressure on Water

Inviting Blue Water of Lovewell Pond, Fryeburg, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Maine lakefront property owners choose to purchase property here because of the natural beauty of this state. Water is the reason for much of this beauty. Nickie Sekera of Common Water Justice, a growing […]

January 16, 2014

Great Pond Monitoring Buoy Records Data About Water Quality in Belgrade, Maine

Colby College Students Launch Goldie on Great Pond in Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Lakefront property owners on Great Pond in Belgrade, Maine, may have noticed a new kid on the block–or rather, on the water. In April of 2013, Colby College students and professors installed […]