Summertime in the Belgrades

August 28, 2009Vol. 11, No. 12


Summertime in the Belgrades

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Tractor pulling a parade float.

A vintage Farmall tractor pulls a float with hay bales and cornstalks in a past Labor Day parade in Norridgewock.

Cover Story

Biting the Herbicide Bullet

Two informational meetings, roughly 250 concerned residents and vacationers with questions and suggestions, 325 plants handpicked since May, and 30 days to appeal the Maine DEP's Notice of Intent to apply the 2,4-D to the outlet cove in Salmon Lake. It was just a matter of time, everyone agreed, before Maine would be faced with the aggressive invasive Eurasian milfoil, which had already infested lakes in the other lower 47 states, but dumping herbicide into a Maine lake? More . . .

Legacies

Tour the Historic Homes of Wayne

The doors will be opened to some of Wayne's most charming and classic homes during this year's Homes of Wayne Tour on Saturday, September 12. Featured will be examples of nineteenth-century architecture, lakeside homes, uniquely designed contemporary houses, fall gardens, and several architectural landmarks. The Wing Family Cemetery will also be open. Complimenting the open houses will be displays of vintage vehicles and classic wooden boats. More . . .

Fishing

What a Year It's Been!

Isn't it amazing how quickly the summer flew by? It seems that only yesterday we were standing in the pouring rain every day through the month of June, but now it's late August and the last article of the season is being completed. More . . .

Business

The Gin Mill Is an Awesome Addition to Downtown Augusta

A stairway up from Augusta's popular Riverfront Barbeque & Grille, The Gin Mill, which opened in February, provides a unique niche for drinking, dining, and entertainment. Although it offers its own full menu, the food is the same as the delicious barbecue fare downstairs "with a twist." More . . .

Business

Seth Carlson Brings Wall Street to Oakland

Personal service, face-to-face, integrity: these are qualities that Seth Carlson brings to his position as Financial Advisor at Edward Jones in Oakland. "It's the old-fashioned way," Seth explains. More . . .


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