The waterfront property off Eggemoggin Reach is on the market for $2.4 million, and many of his belongings from the estate will be sold at auction this month.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Exciting Wigwam Rapids on the Machias River
On the second day of our Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society Machias River trip, four Chowderheads awoke to a welcome cold morning at Little Falls Campsite, arguably the finest site on the river. The temperature was sufficiently cold to freeze the water in one of my pots. I say welcome cold as it was a […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Perfection on the Machias River
I started paddling multiday expeditions on the Machias River 45 years ago. In my opinion, it’s the finest river trip in Maine, arguably the eastern United States. About 20 years ago, I began organizing spring Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society trips on the Machias. I schedule them for late April or early May because my […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: An adventurous descent of Togus Stream
Togus Stream is one of the most unique paddling adventures in central Maine. Numerous easy rapids, two Class IV descents, three giant culverts, and several low-hanging bridges and trees are all part of the stimulating experience. I grew up playing along the tiny stream. Until I was an adult paddler, it never impressed me as […]
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28th Paddle for Pine Tree Camp will cap off on Androscoggin River in Brunswick
The 28th Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns in June, beginning with the Hammond Lumber Company Cornhole for a Cause tournament to kick off the weekend of events and ending with a paddling loop on the Androscoggin River in Brunswick. The events raise funds for Maine kids and adults with disabilities to experience freedom […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: High water provides excitement on Kingsbury Stream
For about two decades, Kyle Duckworth has led an April Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society whitewater trip on Kingsbury Stream near Abbot. Organizing the trip entails evaluating a variety of possible spring conditions. Some years, ice and snow are problems. On other occasions, too little water is an issue. This spring, high water and windy, […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Chaotic paddling on the St. George River
I’ve been leading Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society whitewater paddling trips on the St. George River for many years. Organizing one this year wasn’t easy. My outing was originally scheduled for March 24, but that was canceled due to one of many March bad weather days. My second choice was March 30. Then I learned […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Whitewater paddling is a challenging rite of spring
I’ve been paddling Maine’s whitewater rivers and streams in the spring for almost 50 years. For me, the sport is a rite of spring. Over the years, I’ve managed to associate myself with many friends who have the same passion. Since the ’90s, I’ve done most of my whitewater boating with the Penobscot Paddle & […]
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Maine Maritime Museum opens new exhibition on sporting and leisure camps
Maine Maritime Museum opened its new exhibition, “Upta Camp,” on Tuesday. The exhibit, which runs through November 2025, investigates the rise of Maine’s sporting and leisure camp tradition (mid-1800s through post-WWII) and how the state’s inland waterways have contributed to their popularity. The exhibition will explore the various forms of transportation used to get individuals […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A glorious climb of barren Barrel Ridge
We were greeted with another remarkable late-winter day when six of us arose in the bunkhouse at South Branch Pond on the third day of our Baxter State Park expedition. Based on a forecast obtained the day before on North Traveler Mountain, this was the last quality weather of our six-day trip. We were committed […]