When my friend, Brent Elwell, invited me to kayak the lower section of South Branch of the Dead River near Stratton in mid-May, I readily accepted. Although we had both paddled the challenging upper South Branch several times, neither of us had experienced the lower. Based on a conversation he had with a lower South […]
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Heavy rains bring exciting whitewater in Western Maine
A major, two-day rainstorm in early May had members of the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society studying river gauges for paddling opportunities. As rivers and streams rose during the second day of steady rain, plans were formulated. Eggman DeCoster announced a mountain stream descent in the North Conway, New Hampshire, area. Another group, organized by […]
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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 […]
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Rockland library presents three free programs next week
Rockland Public Library is hosting three special programs next week. All of them are free. The library is located at 80 Union St. Fall prevention Vikki Webster from Maine Health will present a fall prevention workshop at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Rockland Public Library as part of the Aging Well series co-sponsored […]
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Exciting whitewater on the Contoocook River
Friends and I began paddling the Contoocook River near Henniker, New Hampshire, in the spring over three decades ago. In recent years, the renowned whitewater river has become a favorite with members of the Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society. The Contoocook is usually one of the earliest Maine or New Hampshire rivers to experience ice […]
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Midcoast Senior College kicks off Summer Wisdom program
Midcoast Senior College’s Summer Wisdom 2025 program kicks off this week with “Everything is Better with Chocolate – Tom Wilbur” and continues with four more presentations over the next month. Tom Wilbur, a master candy maker, will share the history and passion behind starting and operating a popular local business on Tuesday, May 6. “Caregiving […]
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A rare descent of Upper St. George River
For many years, I’ve organized a Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society spring whitewater trip on the St. George River that flows through Waldo and Knox counties. The section chosen has been from Searsmont to North Appleton, the same route as the traditional downriver race held each March. Rarely paddled is a sector of the St. […]
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A challenging paddle on Crooked River
Paddling the Crooked River near East Waterford has been on my mind for decades. When my friend, Paul Plumer, suggested joining him and Eggman DeCoster for a trip down Crooked River in late March, I quickly agreed. Neither Eggman nor I had paddled Crooked, and Paul’s only experience was in the summer of 1990 at […]
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You think you know what you’re doing and then … you need some help! • Zoom has gotten so much more sophisticated. How do I learn how to use it? • What is the best smartphone for taking professional quality photos? • What are some efficient ways to organize files on my Mac laptop? A […]