I am local to the area, and this is such a shock to the community. Union is a small farming town with a population of less than 3,000- I have family living there and I live just down the road in one of the coastal communities.
I think that one of the most striking things is that Crawford Pond has no public access. It must be accessed through the campground or through private property. 100 Acre Island, on the other hand is open to the public and owned through the Georges River Land Trust. Locals who don’t live on the pond typically go through Mic Mac (they have day rentals).
In Maine at least, the distinction between lakes and ponds is that it is considered a pond when sunlight shines all the way to the bottom at all areas- so that doesn’t speak towards the acreage of the body of water. I live by a pond that is so large it would take quite a while to drive around the whole thing.
This area is quintessential rural Maine- I know many who don’t lock their doors at night or when they leave the house. Children play outside unattended. The slower pace of life can give the allusion of safety- but it’s an important reminder that predators are everywhere.
I think that one of the most striking things is that Crawford Pond has no public access. It must be accessed through the campground or through private property. 100 Acre Island, on the other hand is open to the public and owned through the Georges River Land Trust. Locals who don’t live on the pond typically go through Mic Mac (they have day rentals).
In Maine at least, the distinction between lakes and ponds is that it is considered a pond when sunlight shines all the way to the bottom at all areas- so that doesn’t speak towards the acreage of the body of water. I live by a pond that is so large it would take quite a while to drive around the whole thing.
This area is quintessential rural Maine- I know many who don’t lock their doors at night or when they leave the house. Children play outside unattended. The slower pace of life can give the allusion of safety- but it’s an important reminder that predators are everywhere.
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