Drive nearby, and there will be a stench. Peer into the lake, and a foggy green color will yawn back. Plan to fish or swim or waterski or sunbathe, and there may be warnings to avoid contact with the water. And definitely don’t let a dog drink or children play in a lake that is green. More…

Maine has nearly 6,000 lakes. One of that 6,000 in our local area is facing a huge challenge: North Pond is suffering from its seventh annual algal bloom. Our goal is to raise $3 million for an aluminum sulfate treatment to stop the blooms and return to clear water. More…

7 Lakes has permanently protected one of the largest remaining undeveloped parcels in Belgrade, which provides significant water quality protection for the Long Pond watershed. The property has no paved roads or buildings, 1.2 miles of streams, and 17 acres of wetlands. More…

I came across this picture of Day Fur Company of Belgrade hanging on the wall of the lobby at Cabela’s Sporting Goods store in Scarborough, Maine. As a picture is said to be worth a thousand words, there must be quite a story behind it. More…

This was an eventful week both for our loons and for our Colby interns, who participated in their first banding outing on Great Pond. With the threat of thunderstorms and 5-10 m.p.h. winds, they had planned to capture and band four adults, but the weather and the birds did not cooperate. More…

We actually faired fairly well with just 1.11″ of precipitation over the past ten days. I know, it’s hard to believe with what seemed like daily showers and boomers. Maybe we’re back to regular summer weather? More…

Aren’t we fortunate to have Amish families moving into the Belgrade area? Their horses and carriages remind us of “the way life should be,” especially as we zoom too fast along our two lane roads. Our son Matthew purchased two copies of The Amish School by Sara E. Fisher and Rachel K. Stahlof for me. What a find for me to read and share! More…