No Swimming Or Boating Allowed On Webster Lake This Wednesday

The Town of Webster and the Webster Lake Association have announced there will be no boating or swimming allowed on Webster Lake on Wednesday, June 16th.  The annual treatment of weeds is scheduled for that day.  The beach, the walking tracks, dog park, and Lakeside boat ramp will all be closed. A full map of…

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Free Cruise Around Webster Lake For Veterans On Flag Day

Samuel Slater’s Restaurant and Indian Princess are looking to salute local Veterans with their annual Flag Day cruise around Webster Lake.  The free event includes lunch at the restaurant beginning at 12 Noon, then a voyage at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 14. This complimentary cruise is open to Veterans only, and a reservation must…

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Indian Princess Runs Aground With 60 On Board

Just after 11AM on Friday, crews were called to South Pond after getting a call that the Indian Princess riverboat had run aground.  Webster Police say 60 senior citizens from Wilmington were on board at the time.  Police and fire department boats arrived at the scene where first responders helped to evacuate the occupants to…

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Webster Lake Featured On Jeopardy! [VIDEO]

On Thursday afternoon the word was out.  Webster was buzzing after a post on social media from Carla Manzi, owner of Webster Lake Gifts on Thompson Road.  In just a few short hours her status had been shared over 80 times. A portion of the post read, “So last October, I got a call from…

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Ice On Webster Lake Deemed Unsafe After Fisherman Rescued

Even though the temperatures outside have been cold, the Webster Fire Department is reminding area residents and visitors not to venture out onto the ice on Webster Lake. In a message posted on the town’s website, “As Webster Lake is a spring fed lake, significant variation in ice thickness can potentially occur with little or…

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Wave Runners & Trailer Stolen From Lakeview Marine

Webster Police say a male, driving what is believed to be a 2003-2006 GMC 4-door quad cab pickup truck, pulled into Lakeview Marine’s parking lot on Thompson Road and left with a trailer holding 2 Yamaha Wave Runners.  Security cameras caught the suspect in the act just after 9PM on Monday, June 4th.  Police say the…

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GET YOUR LOCAL ON: Dave Laabs from The Airbrush Shack

Dave Laabs, owner of The Airbrush Shack in Thompson, specializes in customized airbrushing, signs, banners, vehicle lettering, screen printing and more.  If you are looking for something creative and to stand out Dave is your guy.  He sat down with Tamara Beland to discuss how he started his own small business after the furniture factory…

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Webster Police Respond To First Water Emergency Of The Season

On Wednesday morning just after 9:30, a 9-1-1 call was received by a couple who were in distress on Webster Lake. The pair reported that their sailboat had capsized while out on Middle Pond.  Webster Fire, Webster EMS and Webster Police were dispatched to respond. This call for help marked this season’s first response for…

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GET YOUR LOCAL ON: Carole Marchand, Recreation Director

Carole Marchand, lifelong resident of Webster and owner of Marchand Insurance, was hired as the town’s Recreation Director last November.  Carole has been involved with various committees over the years and is always looking to add new and exciting local events for families to enjoy. Now that the weather is getting nicer, you can expect…

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GET YOUR LOCAL ON: Susan Duquette – Lakeview Marine

Susan Duquette, owner of Lakeview Marine on Thompson Road in Webster, is your one stop shop for all things boat and water related on Webster Lake!  She talks with Tamara Beland about what it is like to own a business in the Webster area and growing up working in the business with her father. LISTEN…

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