For me, Labor Day marks the beginning of a change in my outdoor activities. Paddle sports are winding down and fall mountain hiking is gearing up. Not one to quickly surrender the joys of kayaking, for many years, I’ve eased into the transition by planning what I call surf-and-turf outings. These adventures are loosely described […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A kayak voyage to Thrumcap Island
One of the most interesting and less well-known sea kayak destinations on the Maine coast is Thrumcap Island. Located between outer Johns Bay and the mouth of the Damariscotta River, the diminutive atoll is the last stop after passing a series of rugged ledges with the unique name Thread of Life. The Thrumcap area has […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Campobello surf and turf
Ten of us were camping at Herring Cove Provincial Park on Campobello Island. We were enjoying a multi-day adventure vacation on the rugged, picturesque New Brunswick island. After a couple of days of hiking and biking in unsettled weather, we awoke in our tents to clear sunny skies and warm temperatures. Sea kayaking was on […]
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People Plus to showcase its programs at open house Sept. 21
People Plus will be open to the public from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, for a special open house event at the Brunswick Area Senior Community Center. People Plus will showcase all of the activities, clubs, programs and games that are held daily, weekly and monthly at this single event. Refreshments will be served while […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Downeast hike and bike
When our friends, Susan and Ken Gordon, invited my wife, Nancy, and I to join them and several other frequent outdoor companions for a multi-day adventure vacation in Downeast Maine and on Campobello Island in New Brunswick, an affirmative answer was easy. The chance to share hiking, biking and sea kayaking escapades with them was […]
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Commentary: Age is just a number for Mick Jagger – and even for politicians like Mitch McConnell
If McConnell takes a break from the Senate, it’ll be for health reasons, not age alone. Just as questions surrounding Sen. John Fetterman aren’t about his age but about his capacity to do the job.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: To Islesboro and back
A paddling trip to Islesboro begins with a 3-mile open-water crossing of West Penobscot Bay. During a prior outing, I was part of a group that encountered gusty winds and rough seas when we returned from the island. So, planning a cruise there entails careful analysis of the weather in advance, particularly winds. After watching […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Two Bush or bust
Two Bush Island is the most distant island in the Muscle Ridge archipelago. Located about 4 miles from Spruce Head, it’s home to historic Two Bush Island Light. Situated near the heavily trafficked southwestern entrance to Penobscot Bay, the lighthouse was built in 1897. Typical of Maine lighthouses, it has a rich history of hazardous […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A traverse of Megunticook Lake
In my opinion, Megunticook Lake is one of the most picturesque lakes or ponds in Maine. The lofty cliffs of Mount Megunticook rise abruptly from the eastern shore. A multitude of islands and small peninsulas populate the 1,300-acre lake providing myriad opportunities for exploration by kayak or canoe. The largest body of water in Knox […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Exploring Branch Pond
Exploring Maine’s many small lakes and ponds can be very stimulating outdoor adventures. In recent years, my wife, Nancy, and I have endeavored to add that activity to our paddling agenda. Small narrow bodies of water with numerous islands, coves and inlets that are habitats for a variety of birds and wildlife are particularly appealing […]