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Night Sky on Little Sebago by Jared McKenna

If you, like me, have been coming to the lake for many MANY summers, you may also have noticed the remarkable increase of lights along the shoreline. A reminder of how popular our lake has become, these lights vary from twinkling to blinding, depending upon the wattage and the area being illuminated. The Maine night sky is a wonder to behold, and sadly some of these outdoor light displays can make stargazing harder to enjoy. In addition, bright lights facing out onto the water also pose a hazard for boaters as well as birds who are navigating at night. The International Dark Sky Organization (http://www.darkssky.org) suggests the following when using outdoor lighting: ● Should only be on when needed ● Only light the area that needs it ● Be not brighter than necessary ● Have low blue light emissions ● Be fully shielded (pointing downward) For more information on ways to light your property while also sharing the night sky with others, please visit: https://www.darksky.org/our-work/lighting/lighting-for-citizens/lighting-basics/

Little Sebago Lake Interesting Facts 2009 acres • 30.7 miles perimeter 54 feet deep • 5.76 miles long as the crow flies 6.742 miles from Twin Brooks to Hopkins Dam 25 private islands • Cold and warm fresh water fish

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