Organized by the Maine Film Center, MIFF will present over 100 films (features + shorts) over ten days, July 12 – 21. You’ll be able to see a wide range of new independent films from Maine and beyond, both fiction and nonfiction. The festival will also present achievement awards to two internationally renowned movie directors. More…

This week, I share two photos of Belgrade’s Catholic church, located on Main Steet in Belgrade Lakes Village and built some 111 years ago. In addition to these photos, please enjoy the complete history of church’s existence, as written by Mary Alter in 2013. More…

Loon season is upon us, and as you hear the seemingly abundant wolf-like calls of the waterfowl, you’d never suspect that the species is facing steadily decreasing population productivity every year. Loons lay only two eggs each year, and most of the time, only one will successfully hatch. More…

The water temperature is finally warming up more to my liking — BUT is still not quite THERE!! Upper Long Pond (at least the top 12″) is a refreshing 77.4°F today, obviously refreshing but not perfect! My toes will tell you that it is nowhere near 77.4°F down there. More…

I bought J.H. Hall’s True Stories of Maine Fly Fishermen for our son, but I ended up reading it first. The author travels to many fly fishing locations but returns to Maine rivers and lakes in most chapters. His comparison of fishing in the Chesapeake and the lower Kennebec is pure poetry for me. More…

Fireworks, food trucks, an antique boat parade, a street parade, and a long weekend filled with family-friendly activities throughout Belgrade Lakes Village. While many visitors take these Fourth of July festivities for granted, the Belgrade Lakes Region Business Group has dedicated months to planning, coordination, and communication to ensure their success. More…

I was encouraged to see a lot of youngsters out fishing with their families this past week, but I warned some of them that the youngsters shouldn’t be eating fish from the lake. It’s pretty depressing warning grandkids they shouldn’t eat what they catch! More…