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October Snow

How did you like that October snow storm? The last time we had a substantial snow in October was probably over 40 years ago. While we did have a little tree damage here in the Sebago-Long Lake Region, by and large, we came out of of this with a lot less snow, and therefore a lot less damage, than other parts of New England. We've heard that Connecticut and Western Mass got a lot more snow than we did here, and with even more foliage on the trees there, they must have had a lot more tree damage. Maybe some of…
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Tropical Storm Irene

In late August the weather man started to predict a possible hurricane headed our way. It's been years since we've had an actual hurricane. I think Bob was the last one. Well, Irene certainly did hit us, although with only tropical storm winds. I can only imagine the damage that would have occurred if Irene had maintained her hurricane force. As it was, at Q-Team came to work the "morning after" to over 60 voice mails (and that's before 7:00 am). Our power was out and our phones were out. The women in the office had to use their persnal cell phones…
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Q-Team Refuses To Do Job – Property Owner Fined $10,000+

The June 29th issue of the Bridgton News is reporting on a property owner who, after exceeding the legal shoreland-zone tree-clearing limit, has now paid a fine of $10,000 plus legal fees and will be required to re-plant trees and keep them alive for at least 5 years. Last fall we (Q-Team) were originally hired to do this tree cutting, but when the scope of the cutting suddenly grew beyond the legal limit, we refused to do the job at the requested level, so another contractor was hired and, apparently without regard for the shoreland zoning rules, cut the lot…
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Cheaper is better… Right?

These days, and especially in these uncertain (but improving) economic times, people are extremely cost conscious. There's nothing wrong with that.   ...that is, as long as it doesn't end up costing you more in the long-run,   ...or causing damage to your property,  ...or causing problems with your neighbors,  ...or compromising your ethics,  ...or putting your assets at risk,  ...or,  ...or. We've all heard the old saying "You get what you pay for". In some cases that saying can be true. Tree service contractors (as with any contractor) have numerous ways at their disposal to cut their price and work cheaper. Here are a few undesirable methods to watch out…
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Lyme Disease

I recently attended a infomational presentation  put on by Barb Maurais of Mainely Ticks (MainelyTicks.com) at the Windham High School regarding Lyme Disease and some of the precautions a person can take to try and avoid it. It was pointed out that the deer ticks that typically carry the disease like a slightly damp and shady environment. One of the precautions that was recommended was to open up your yard just enough to allow air circulation and sun light enough to allow it to dry out. We can obviously help you with this, so please feel free to call. We'll help…
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