As the summer of 2026 winds down into a burst of brilliant foliage, invigorating air, and departures of summer residents, once again it’s time to recognize that although the season may change and, this year in particular, the world away may seem charged with uncertainty, summers spent here do not go away. More…

Now comes the best part of the busy, vibrant summer season — the winding down when there is at last time to award the many thanks that are due to our readers, our contributors, and our advertisers. More…

Although summer is winding down, 7 Lakes Alliance focuses year-round on invasive aquatic species, harmful algal blooms, and loss and fragmentation of natural lands. These threats can affect water quality, the overall health of our ecosystem, and the experiences that make this region so special. More…

There have been many changes to early education in Belgrade in the past seven decades. The lower grade schools were located in each of our three small villages. Now, let’s step back to 1952 and head off to “junior primary” in the Belgrade Lakes grade school. More…

“The Battle Hymn of the Republic” was first published in The Atlantic magazine February 1862. She had written her words to fit a tune very well-known at the time, “John Brown’s Body,” a Union marching song that became an official anthem of the Union Army. More…

Well, this is our final Dams Keeper Report for the season. Whoever said, “Summer in Maine is nothing but two weeks of bad sledding,” wasn’t too far off! It seems like summer should be getting longer with all of that global warming, but we are here regardless. More…

The days are getting shorter; swamp red maples are turning red in the wetlands; and birches are turning yellow high on the hillsides. It is still quite warm during the day, but the nights are growing cooler, and we are finally getting much-needed rain. Like the birds and squirrels, I am double checking my summer “to do” list. More…