Scuba divers celebrate

Scott Gregory (left) and Doug Faille celebrate Cushman Pond being milfoil-free Sunday and hold a trophy for the photo op dubbed "the Milfoil Cup." They have a special permit to have boats with electric motors on pond for the milfoil survey. (CHARLIE BOYLE PHOTO)

LOVELL, Maine — After 26 years of battling milfoil, caretakers of Cushman Pond say they have finally eradicated their pesky green foe and are hoping the state will recognize their work.

Cushman Pond is a 37-acre, spring-fed pond in the Kezar Lake Watershed that’s about 17 miles north of Fryeburg.

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