North Pond Algal Bloom 7 Lakes Alliance, in partnership with the North Pond Association, has been awarded a $2,350,000 Congressionally Directed Spending Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior to support an alum treatment on North Pond. The funding was forwarded and championed by U.S. Senator Susan Collins, whose leadership made this critical investment in Maine's freshwater resources possible. The scientific foundation of the project is built on years of lake monitoring and research...

When: Sunday, February 15th from 6am to 2 pm Where: North Pond--weigh in at public boat launch on North Shore Drive Prizes: 1st= $500. 2nd= $200. 3rd= $100 for 16yr. and up age 15 and under= lifetime Maine fishing license Fee: adults: $15. child: $5 Register: https://www.northpondmaine.org/event-details/north-pond-ice-fishing-pike-derby-3

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A huge thank you to the following individuals and businesses who donated auction items: Advance 1 Cleaning Services, Bearcat Tattoo and Moonshadow Piercing, Bigelow Brewing Company, Bob, Check It 4 Me Camp Service, Clark's Detailing, 122 Corson- dinner, Don Schassberger- kayak, Doug Woodsum- artwork, Hermon Meadow Golf Club, Jodie Mosher- calendar & photography,...