Ice Out on Highland Lake

It's official, the ice is out on Highland Lake in Bridgton. High winds broke up the last remaining sheets of ice and whipped up whitecaps that looked more like ocean waters than a lake. Fishing season is just around the corner and there were even some brave rowers out on the lake yesterday morning when the waters were calm.

Flowers are blooming in the gardens and there's lots of planting and gardening to do in the next few weeks. The ducks and geese are returning and songbirds are chirping happily announcing the return of warm weather. I'm already dreaming of the warm summer days ahead and lazy afternoons on the beach.

Spring Is Just Around the Corner

Dare I even say it - Spring is just around the corner. February was a bit of a disappointment for folks who love snow, but there's always next winter. Now I'm looking ahead to warmer weather, some lawn and garden tidying-up and thinking about what to plant.



The snow is melting fast now and even when it does snow, it disappears in a day or two. I'm keeping an eye on the lake thinking the ice will go out early this year. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we have a mild "mud season", because let's face it, nobody likes mud.



I've had my memories of last summer to sustain me through the long winter and now I'm getting eager for the nice weather and welcoming the tourists to town. It always seems so festive in the summer when there's so much to do and people are outside enjoying the beaches, hiking, biking and picnics.