Flora's Flood of '53
by Robert Spencer, Over the Dam With thanks to the Waterford Historical Society for their archive of Flora Abbott's newspaper columns....
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KEOKA LAKE ASSOCIATION
Brenda Hambleton
- Sep 12, 2021
- 2 min
THE 8TH ANNUAL BUD LAZOTT REGATTA & 2ND CAMP CUP
by Al Struck The day dawned clear and with winds already picking up. Larry Griffin, John Wait, Greg Peterson, and Al Struck were out on...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Aug 19, 2021
- 1 min
Signoff as KLA President
Dear KLA Members, So this is my signoff after nearly two decades as KLA President. It has been a privilege to be part of building this...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
Keoka Loons
by Polly Wilcox Dear KLA Friends and Interested Nature Lovers: In early June 2021 we were reading and enjoying our family camp on Lake...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Aug 16, 2021
- 1 min
Responsible + Safe Boating
We hope you are having a wonderful summer and enjoying your time on Maine's many lakes, ponds, and rivers. Remember, you are sharing...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Aug 16, 2021
- 1 min
KLA 2021 Photo Contest: Our Wildlife
Vote for your favorites by including the photo number in the comments below! To vote: Go to the blog of the category, Scroll all the way...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 13, 2021
- 1 min
Tell Us What You Think About Keoka Lake: A History of Life on Our Lake
Many of you have brought the book home. Now its time to tell us - and those that have not bought one yet - what you think about the...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 2, 2021
- 3 min
Fishing on Keoka
by Chris Brennan Somehow the word “fishing” seems inadequate to describe what is happening when I go out onto Keoka Lake in my kayak. I...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jul 2, 2021
- 2 min
Make 2021 a Safe Keoka Summer
Maine Warden Service Guidelines by Andy Tabor and Priscilla Treadwell Leading up to Memorial Day Weekend, the Maine Warden Service...
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potreadwell
- Jul 2, 2021
- 2 min
Waterford Library: A Habitat Hero
by Robert Spencer, Over the Dam Essential to healing our damaged environment are organizations which recognize a climate in crisis and...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Jun 13, 2021
- 2 min
KLA Hero: John Louis Dugan
By Nick Archer John Louis Dugan grew up during the Depression in Brooklyn, New York, far from the life that he would eventually come to...
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potreadwell
- Jun 13, 2021
- 2 min
GOATSCAPING AT THE WATERFORD LIBRARY
by Nancy Eaton Al’s Goats of Springvale, Maine have been in residence in the backyard of the Waterford Library. Our goal is an...
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Brenda Hambleton
- May 9, 2021
- 4 min
The Call of the Loon
by Charlie Tarbell It’s mid-late April. The ice is partially out on Keoka. There comes a faint and vaguely familiar call from somewhere...
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Brenda Hambleton
- May 9, 2021
- 1 min
Planting to Protect Our Lake
by Priscilla Orr Treadwell Spring is here and black flies notwithstanding, it’s a good time to enhance your property with plantings that...
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sbclairep
- May 9, 2021
- 1 min
Loon Nest Has Been Deployed
Andy Tabor deployed the loon nest platform and the five loon warning buoys on Sunday, May 2nd. Andy recounted "I had a loon providing...
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spencerrobert823
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
Dood's Trail
by Robert Spencer Bill “Dood” Haynes hatched an idea in the '80’s about having a walking trail along the east bank of City Brook running...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Apr 11, 2021
- 1 min
First SUP on Keoka April 9
Sara Stockwell went out on her stand-up paddleboard on April 10 - the day after the official ice out date. The sky and water were a...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
No Rainbow Smelts?
by Robert Spencer All of you KLAers are owed an apology. The romantic historical reference to native Abenaki people fishing by torch...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Apr 5, 2021
- 1 min
First Canoe on Keoka
by Al & Jean Struck Getting down Kedar Brook on March 21st was tough in places due to the low water. When we got down to the last turn...
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Brenda Hambleton
- Apr 5, 2021
- 2 min
Signs of Spring and Hope
by Tany Blasko Seasons help us define transitions in time. They orient our cultural traditions and the cultivation of food. As the...
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Keoka Fall Sunset Photos
by Claire Pendergast
WATERFORD FALL FOLIAGE 5K ROAD RACE | FITNESS WALK & Free 1 MILE FUN RUN (ages 12 & under)
On Sunday, October 13, you are invited to come to the Waterford Flat Common for the 25th Anniversary of this beloved event. As always,...
Camp Road Maintenance
By Claire Pendergast Tip 3 Alternative Road Surfacing Materials There are several options to consider for your camp road, instead of...
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