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Boat Parade 2020 4th of July
Wow, it was quite an event. Some wondered if anyone would show up but about 70 boats did. They made a loop from Camp Bernadette around Cate Island, Triggs Island and a return to the starting point. Many small boats…
The End of June and How to Educate Those Who Don’t Know Better
It is almost the end of June with the 4th of July just around the corner. The North Beach will open up on the 1st and people (not dogs) can start to use it. Things around the lake are relatively…
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Of Fish, a Duck and a Trail
You don't have to be a fisher person to enjoy fish. They are sometimes quite entertaining and some are busy at this time of year. In shallow water, you now see lots of "fish nests". A nest is made, generally…
Birds of Early Summer
On June 1st, there was almost a frost in the morning. On the 5th it hit 80. There have also been some strong winds but that is New England weather. Birds are returning and enjoying the fact that bugs are…
Lake Hosts Needed, Shades of Green, Evidence of Crows Harassing of Our National Bird
Most likely, everyone who reads pieces on this website loves our lake. Lake Hosts help to keep our lake free of invasive plants and animals. At this time, more are needed at Mast Landing. Even volunteering for a few hours…
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Stamp Act Rules and Spring Is Coming
Stamp Act Island is a special place in our lake. Instead of having a number of homes on it, it is protected by The Nature Conservancy and monitored by a group of people who love the lake. In this time…
Warm Weather Is Slow to Get Here
They say that April is the cruelest month because it gets a bit warm and then gets cold. This trend seems to have continued into May. An inch of snow fell on the 9th and it was quite a nasty…
Goings on and Some Brewster Heath Images
It has been cooler than normal for April. The Portland, Maine TV station indicated that it was 1.5 degrees cooler than normal but it really didn't seem that way. There was wind, there was rain and although there were some…
Still Doesn’t Seem Like Spring
Well, the weather guy said that the "sun angle" was like the middle of August but it sure didn't feel that warm. The high temperature was about 40 degrees and there was a 20 mph wind with higher gusts. A…