Moosehead Lakeshore Journal

10/15/2025

Welcome, Darcy Baird!

The Moosehead Lakeshore Journal is excited to welcome Darcy Baird of Tomhegan as our new Part-Time Advertising and Marketing Consultant!

You’ve seen Darcy’s stunning photography on our covers — now she’s joining our team to help local businesses shine even brighter. Through her photography business, Moosehead Images, her work is featured in several Greenville establishments, most recently Echoes on Moosehead.

With 27 years in education and a passion for community connection, Darcy brings creativity, professionalism, and local heart to our growing newspaper.

To discuss advertising opportunities, call 207-213-0500 or email [email protected].

Join us in welcoming Darcy to the MLJ team — helping connect local businesses with the readers who love them!

Moosehead Images

10/15/2025

🇺🇸 Honor a Veteran — Past or Present

Be part of our special Dog Tag Tribute Page in the October 30 Edition of the Moosehead Lakeshore Journal.
Sponsor a dog tag in honor or memory of your veteran for just $20 — include their name, branch, and years of service.
📅 Deadline: October 24 at noon
💌 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call/Text: 207-280-0265
You can use the pay link or send a check/money order to:
Moosehead Lakeshore Journal
PO Box 175
Greenville, ME 04441

Let’s come together to remember and recognize those who have given so much for our freedom.

Paylink here: https://square.link/u/H915aVHX

10/15/2025

Weather Check at Moosehead: 🌬️
The lake’s looking a little angry today — 49° with wind gusts up to 28 mph! 🍂💨 But don’t worry, there’s still some color hanging on for all you leaf peepers.

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

The Weight of Water 💧

Many of you have followed our journey with my daughter, Emily — my assistant editor — and her son, our little miracle, Atlas William.

At just 9 months old, Atlas was diagnosed with a rare kidney disorder called Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI) — a condition that prevents the kidneys from retaining water, leaving him constantly at risk of dehydration. Emily first learned of his diagnosis while he was hospitalized with meningitis — his sodium levels were not sustainable for life. He spent nearly a month in the PICU and finally came home with a feeding tube (which he still has today) and a list of medical challenges.

Atlas now has 10 specialists. Most recently, Emily took him to Bangor for an MRI of his brain. We’ve been waiting anxiously for the results — and yesterday, we got them. There’s good news, and there’s some hard news. Along with his NDI, Atlas has been diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy.

We’re sharing this because our readers and followers have become like family to us. Many of you have sent prayers, messages, and kindness that have carried us through the hardest days. And we want to thank you — for your patience when an email went unanswered, a call wasn’t returned right away, or a story had to wait. We are only two… and for a while, we were only one.

While Emily was carrying her “water baby,” I was carrying her.

This photo shows the strength of the woman I’m proud to call my daughter — who recently hiked Mount Kineo with Atlas on her back. Together, we’ll keep climbing, step by step, with courage and love.

Thank you for being part of our journey — for lifting us up when the weight of water felt too heavy to carry alone.

💙

10/15/2025

🚂✨ The Holiday Train is Coming to Greenville Junction! 🎄

Mark your calendars — the CPKC Holiday Train will be rolling into Greenville Junction on November 22, 2025, at 6:15 PM!

📍 Location: 25 Rockwood Road, Greenville Junction

The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train will travel across Canada and the U.S. from Nov. 19 – Dec. 21, raising money, food, and awareness to support food banks along the route. Enjoy free live concerts from talented musicians performing right from the train’s brightly lit stage — it’s a show you won’t want to miss! 🎶✨

At each stop, CPKC donates to the local food bank and encourages everyone to bring a monetary or heart-healthy food donation to help those in need. ❤️

Since its first journey in 1999, the Holiday Train has raised over $26 million and collected more than 5.4 million pounds of food for communities across North America.

🚂🎅 The Moosehead Lakeshore Journal will keep you posted on all the details and festivities surrounding this magical holiday event — stay tuned!

For more information, visit CPKCR.com
https://vimeo.com/1125951665?fl=pl&fe=sh

Celebrate the season with the 2025 CPKC Holiday Train, kicking off Nov. 19.

10/14/2025

Look at all the upcoming events this Holiday Season and through the New Year in the Moosehead Lake Region! ✨

We’re here to help your business be seen! The Moosehead Lakeshore Journal is refreshed biweekly at Visitors Centers across Maine and Bangor International Airport — reaching travelers before they even arrive! Along with thousands of papers sold monthly!

Plus, with over a million social media views each week, your message goes even further.

📧 [email protected]

📞 207-280-0265

Reserve your ad space today and connect with thousands of readers and visitors this holiday season — right here in the heart of the Moosehead Lake Region!

10/14/2025

🥧 American Legion Turkey Pie Sale – Friday, December 5! 🦃

Stop by starting at 10 a.m. and grab one before they’re gone — pies will be available until sold out!

📞 Pre-order: Call Linda at 207-280-0650 to reserve yours.
💲**$15 per pie**

All proceeds benefit the American Legion, which provides scholarships, hosts a twice-monthly community food bank to fight food insecurity, and supports local veterans and families in countless ways.

Let’s show our support for the veterans who continually support our community — and enjoy a delicious turkey pie while you’re at it! 🇺🇸

10/14/2025

The season is wrapping up in East Cove!

Docks are being removed and stored for the winter as the lake settles into its quieter months. It’s always bittersweet to watch this annual ritual — a sure sign that fall is giving way to winter on Moosehead Lake.

Where did your dock days take you this summer? 🌅

10/14/2025

This Wednesday at "Our Senior Lounge"

Maureen Army, COMT, CLVT, from the Maine Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired, will return for an extended conversation on vision health and care.

The session begins at 10:30 a.m., and Maureen encourages attendees to bring their lunch so the discussion can continue through 1:30 p.m.

There will be no other programming that day, but the Senior Lounge will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with hot coffee, a new puzzle on the board, and plenty of comfy chairs to sit and chat.

All are welcome to stop by and take part in this informative and engaging program.

10/14/2025

Partridge, Ruffled Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Grouse, Ditch Chickens, Birch Hens, Birch Quail, Timber Chickens, Patty Birds… I just call it popular! 😄 Who knew the biggest debate on Facebook would be what to call them? Over 103,000 views and counting — guess we all love a good Maine “partridge” moment! 🪶

10/13/2025

The newspaper life isn’t always glamorous! 🗞️

It’s 7:30 at night — Emily’s at home proofing pages and sending edits my way while I make the changes, PDF each page, and email them one by one to the printer. It’s a labor of love (and a few late nights!) to make sure the Moosehead Lakeshore Journal lands in your hands just right. ❤️💻☕