MORNING SENTINEL • May 1, 2024
A slew of improvements planned for Lake George Regional Park on the Skowhegan-Canaan line is expected to help with efforts to sustainably expand the park’s use. The work this spring is expected to include building a road on the west side of the park, turning a former social hall into an event venue and outdoor recreation base camp and renovating five aging cabins on the lake. The goal: Bring in new sources of revenue to support the park’s operations, while maintaining its natural resources and recreational opportunities for local residents. The state bought the 320-acre park in 1992. The state leases it to the towns of Skowhegan and Canaan, which rely on the Lake George Corp. to manage the park for public use.About 20,000 people visit the park each year.