Waterford Yoga Goes National
Waterford Flat sports but one business--Good Health is a Habit, a wellness studio owned by Erin Girzone. In "normal" times, Erin conducts...
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KEOKA LAKE ASSOCIATION
Brenda Hambleton
- Jan 8, 2020
- 2 min
Skating on thin ice?
It's that time of year when lake activities mean going out on the ice. As usual, we have had warm days and cold days and a mix of snow,...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Nov 8, 2019
- 2 min
Under the Ice
Ever wonder how fish survive under the ice? A good article form www.ausableriver.org says: Fish have several adaptions to survive a...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Oct 24, 2019
- 1 min
Memories of Black Ice
I was using the nice fall weather to clean our our garage. Up on a top shelf I found a box of our skates from our first winter on Keoka....
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Brenda Hambleton
- Oct 12, 2019
- 2 min
Turning Over a New Lake
I grew up on lakes and always knew the basics of "lake turnover." It causes a slight smell in the fall and spring. I wanted to know...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Oct 9, 2019
- 2 min
When do loons go for the winter?
Common Loons, like ours on Keoka, leave Waterford for the winter. But they typically don't go too far. Banding and satellite tracking...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Aug 11, 2019
- 2 min
Swimmer's Itch
From the Maine Department of Environmental Protection: Swimmers itch (Schistosome dermatitis) is a temporary skin  infection acquired by...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Aug 8, 2019
- 2 min
Dragonflies vs Darning Needles
I always thought that dragonfiles were the big ones and the skinny ones were darning needles. It turns out that darning needles are the...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 28, 2019
- 1 min
Great Day on Keoka!
It was perfect weather for the sailing regatta. We even had a nice wind. The boats looked beautiful as they lined up at the Keoka Beach...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 26, 2019
- 1 min
Keoka Twins!
There was much discussion about the status of our loon family this year. Our loon chicks usually arrive before the Fourth of July but...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 26, 2019
- 1 min
SUPs have Boating Rules Too!
Stand-up paddleboards, or SUPs, are popular on Keoka. Did you know that they are also subject to Maine boating regulations? ...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 25, 2019
- 1 min
Game Wardens Visit Keoka
Maine Game Wardens visited Keoka during the Fourth of July weekend. Their goal is to ensure that boaters are using the lake safely and...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 25, 2019
- 1 min
Gloeotrichia Levels about to Rise?
Gloeotrichia (commonly called gloeo) is a cyanobacteria that appears as small dots in Keoka. Cyanobacteria are bacteria that grow in...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 25, 2019
- 1 min
Don't Get Stuck without a Sticker
Commonly known as the "milfoil sticker," the Lake and River protection stickers are required for any motorized watercraft. They are...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 17, 2019
- 2 min
Annabessacook Lake
Prevention Lessons Learned. Milfoil was first discovered on Annabessacook Lake in 2014. Annabessacook is a lot like Keoka; its bigger but...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 17, 2019
- 2 min
Boat Inspections "Saves" on the Rise
Courtesy Boat Inspections work.
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 17, 2019
- 3 min
China Lake
Fighting algae growth due to phosphorus runoff.
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 17, 2019
- 3 min
Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead is one of 29 Maine lakes fighting a milfoil invasion.
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 17, 2019
- 2 min
Stop the Green Monster!
The best solution for milfoil is prevention.
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10 Ways to Protect Keoka: Tip 7
Source: Maine Lakes and LEA Mulch Bare Areas Heavily used areas frequently have compacted soils and little capacity to absorb runoff....
Missing Our Turtle Friend
By Claire Pendergast Sadly, we’ve lost one of our longtime residents. This large mature Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra Serpentina) was...
Fall Foliage Race 2023
by Paula Easton As summer winds down, we look forward to fall foliage and the 24th annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race, Fitness...
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