Friends of Messalonskee held a buffer workshop at Lakeview Cemetery in Oakland on June 20. Many partners, including the Town of Oakland, the 7 Lakes Alliance Youth Conservation Corps, and community members joined in this fun and educational event. Participants learned about native plants that reduce erosion and create buffers that help protect our lakes from harmful algal blooms and provide wildlife habitat. Attendees then put their education into action, planting lowbush blueberries, blue flag iris, wild bee balm, sweet fern, and juniper bushes to prevent further erosion.
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On the Cover
From the Side of the Road
Four cars, two horses, an empty guitar case, two unmatched nightstands, a kid’s car with a broken motor, a step ladder, diverse picture frames, even more diverse mirrors, a bale of hay, seedlings, fresh-picked corn, berries, many dozens of delicious eggs and much more. It’s shopping time and stopping time on the backroads and byways of the region. More…
Call of the Loon
Are Adult Loons Identical?
When you see two adult loons together, have you ever asked yourself, “Which one is the male, and which one the female?” Mistakenly, like many, I’ve always considered the adult with that big forehead brow was the male. More…
Dams Report
We’re in Great Shape, If You Like Water
As of this writing, all of our pond water levels are in great shape, if you like water! Actually, a little bit higher than we would like no thanks to these unrelenting showers! Precipitation for the past ten days was a whopping 2.48″. More…
Barkley On Books
A Long Journey
How good to finally have A Long Journey by Mavis J. Longfellow in my hands. How often do you pass the flowery display at Longfellow’s Greenhouse? We admire its beauty every time. Mavis Longfellow published this collection of her writings when she was in her 90s and busy emailing family and friends. Now that is quite an accomplishment in my estimation. More…
Take It Outside
Crepuscular Fishing
Like last year, this has been a cool, wet, and windy transition to summer, with some occasional very hot days. The fishing has continued to be productive, especially early in the morning and late in the evening. I love fishing these crepuscular periods when the lake is typically dead calm, and it is easy to spot fish feeding on or near the surface. More…
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