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Invasive Chinese Mystery Snail Identified in the Heath

The invasive Chinese mystery snail (Cipangopaludina chinensis) was recently identified in the Heath, the shallow cove at the southern end of Thompson Lake, raising concern about its potential to spread further into the broader 4,400-acre lake. The snails spend a good portion of their lives half buried in bottom sediments in quiet, shallow water, exactly […]

Things you can do to be loon-friendly

Things you can do to be loon-friendly • Obey the no-wake law within 200 feet of shore, and 300 feet for wake boats, no less than 15 ft deep water. • Use lead-free tackle (good alternatives are made of steel, tin, and bismuth). • Dispose of fishing line so it does […]

Redevelopment of the Robinson Mill in Oxford

Redevelopment of the Robinson Mill in Oxford The Caleb Group, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, is redeveloping the historic Robinson Mill in Oxford, creating over 70 affordable one- and two-bedroom senior housing units. The $32 million project at 283 King Street involves restoring the 19th-century brick structure to create new, energy-efficient apartments for residents over 62. The project aims […]

Summer Water Level Reached Early

Summer Water Level Reached Early Last October after Columbus Day, the dam’s gates were opened, allowing the water level to drop to its winter target of 32 inches below the top of the dam. The Town of Oxford maintains this lowered level, especially in the early Spring during ice out, when floating ice could […]

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Sign up NOW to receive a free visit from TLEA to help with erosion issues on your property LakeSmart is a program designed by Maine Lakes to help lakefront owners mitigate pollution caused by water runoff through an on-site evaluation that identifies erosion sources. We recommend individualized solutions to protect Thompson […]

Milfoil Management Planned for Greeley Brook Inlet

Milfoil Management Planned for Greeley Brook Inlet Greeley Brook is one of four inlets feeding into Thompson Lake, located in the lake’s northwest corner. The brook flows directly into Pine Point Cove, an area that historically had the lake’s largest colonies of variable-leaf milfoil (VLM). The brook and the cove are separated by Route 121, […]