August 27, 2026 Oakland Boat Launch is now OPEN!
This from the Town's facebook page:
The Oakland Waterfront Park Boat Launch is complete and OPEN for Boat Launching. Huge Shout out to Jeff Hall and our Public Works Crew, Boyd Snowden our Municipal Engineer, our Building & Grounds crew, Littlefield's Paving, Manter Construction, Stripe-A-Lot Striping, Fine Lines for the curb and the State of Maine grant.
We do have a little bit of paving left that will take place in 2 weeks, but it's open for use!! Enjoy and Happy boating.
Friends of Messalonskee
PROTECTING MESSALONSKEE LAKE AND ITS WATERSHED
Mission Statement
To protect and improve the water quality and natural resources of our lake and its watershed using science-based conservation methods, education, and collaborative action, for the benefit of all.
Messalonskee Lake and Belgrade Stream Need YOUR Help!
Aquatic Invasive Milfoil has been worsening in Messalonskee Lake and the Belgrade Stream. Learn about upcoming treatment plans to reduce the infestations.
New DEP Letter - Herbicide Treatment Planned for August 5th.
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2025 Benefactors & Sponsors
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Benefactors - Individuals who give at a $250 - $500 level
Business Stewards - businesses that give at the $250 level
Business Sponsors or Individuals - give at a $500+ level
Major Donors who give at a $1,000 + level
2025 Donors List
Major Donors
Jeff, Lin & Robert Choate
David & Amy Hammond
Donald & Mary Hammond
Hammond Lumber Company
Lawrence & Janice Kassman
Greg Mercier
Cathleen Morrow & J. Gilliam Johnston
North Atlantic Seed Company
Tobi Schneider & Steve Neumeister
Shanabrook Family Foundation
Business Sponsors
Central Maine Auto Group
Christie's Country Store
Gifford's Ice Cream
Messalonskee Stream Hydro
Plourde Real Estate
Individual Sponsors
Ron Fluet & Anne Berlind
Chris & Linanne Gaunce
John &Cathy Gifford
Tracy Harris, M.D. & Glenn Newsome
James & Nancy Jurdak
Bob Nardi & Kathy Moore
Brian & Susan Phenix
Robert & Carole Ringer
Richard & Tina Veilleux
Business Stewards
Bel-Air Seaplane Service
Days Store, Inc.
Early Bird Restaurant
Greenlands, LLC
Hamlin Marine
Lakepoint @Portside RE Group
Lakeside Lodge at Bangs Beach
Maine Wilderness Tours
Sunrise Bagel, Oakland
The Boat Medic
Benefactors
Richard & Carol Ann Boles, Stephen & Cynthia Bunn, David & Olivia Chayer, Trish Cheney, Elizabeth Collins, Stuart & Sharon Cushner, John Dixon & Lisa Tarzia, Joshua Gagliardi, Sharon Gallant, Jane Gianino, Charlie Giguere, David Gould, Gary & Martha Hammond, Mark Jose & Barbara Covey, Christopher & Patricia Kenney, Joe & Tiffany Lopes, Adam Lowell, Richard & Deborah Lyons, James Matthews III & Patricia Collins, William McCartney & Jo-Ann Sternberg, Cam & Jessica McKay, Jeanne Shinay, Roger & Janet Shutte, Kelly Smith, John & Heidi Thompson, Patricia Thompson
Thank you to the Towns of Belgrade, Oakland and Sidney for their generous support!
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Write: Friends of Messalonskee | PO Box 532 | Oakland, ME 04963
Call: (207) 618-8723 | Email: friendsofmessalonskee@gmail.com
