Union River Telephone Co. sent calls from some Hancock and Washington county residents to an administrative line at the dispatch center. It is unclear whether it delayed responses to emergencies.
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Final days on the Mopang Stream and Machias River expedition
Three of us awoke to the amenities of Wigwams Camp. Ken Gordon, Eggman DeCoster and I had reserved the cabin for the first night of our three-day trip on Mopang Stream and the Machias River. Owned by Downeast Salmon Federation, the cabin is located at the bottom of the first of four challenging whitewater rapids […]
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A day of adversity while canoeing and kayaking on Mopang Stream
Although Mopang Stream in Washington County is a significant tributary of the Machias River, it’s rarely paddled. Limited road access, obtaining a reliable description and determining an adequate water level make planning a trip complex. Another complication: Since it enters the Machias River some distance from dependable road access, an overnight trip is necessary. This […]