Belgrade Lakes Village on a summer day. Day’s Store, with the red-and-white Budweiser sign, is the background, on the right. More…
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On the Cover
Just A Small Town In Central Maine
Just a small town in central Maine: pick-up trucks outside the local restaurant, cars passing slowly, errand stoppers, kids on bikes, the occasional jogger…and so much more — adventure, history, a waterside setting and stories. More…
On the Road
Chasing An Eclipse All the Way to Jackman
They came from near and far. They gasped in wonder and delight. “They” were the eclipse chasers. Most came from other parts of Maine, but a few came from as far away as Florida, Texas, Alaska, and California. All had come to experience 3½ minutes of mid-afternoon darkness during the “Great American Eclipse of 2024.” More…
7 Lakes Alliance
How Climate Change is Affecting the Belgrade Lakes
Recent extreme weather events in the Belgrade Lakes region are a very visible reminder of how climate change is affecting our watershed. More frequent, intense storms cause major tree damage, power outages, destruction of homes; these storms can also greatly impair the water quality of our lakes. More…
Memories & Tidbits
The Belgrade Boat Parade
Who knows for sure which year the Annual Belgrade Boat Parade started? I do not, but 1996 is definitely a contender. That year my wife Doris, dog Oreo, and I entered our 1955 craft, built by Harold Webster of cedar planks covered with fiberglass cloth and powered by two antique outboards. More…
Call of the Loon
A Very Interesting Week
This has been a very interesting week with our loons. To the best of our knowledge, our first loon chick of the year will be taking its first dip in lower Long Pond on or about June 13! More…
Dams Report
Pond Levels Are Great, If You Like Lots of Water!
All of our pond water levels are in great shape, if you like water! Considering Mother Nature’s whims, we have to choose whether to keep all of our ponds at the full pond standard or gamble that we might just very well end up with another drought? More…
Theater
Railroad Square Reimagined: An Old Cinema Becomes a New Playhouse
The movie screens have gone dark, but new life is coming to the former Railroad Square Cinema. Now rechristened The Playhouse at Waterville Station, the building is the new home for the Aqua City Actors Theatre and a venue for other arts and cultural events. More…
Barkley On Books
In Praise of Stephen King
It seems that in every weekend newspaper I buy, Stephen King is featured in the Books section. His long writing career is a phenomenon since 1974 Carrie fame. Movie versions of his work, too: Carrie in 1976, amazing speed. More…
Take It Outside
Father’s Day Fishing
This has been an extremely busy summer for me. Recently, I mentioned to one of my daughters that I had a column due but would rather go fishing. She offered to write my column for me as a Father’s Day gift. So, for the first time in the 10+ years, I have a co-author. More…
Download the Print Edition
The print edition includes all the above articles and much more. You can find a complete table of contents on p. 3. Adobe Reader is required.
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