My wife, Nancy, and I were recently part of a large group of Mainers who spent several days camping at Herring Cove Provincial Park on Campobello Island in New Brunswick. For most of us, sea kayaking the rugged island coastline was our primary focus. However, Roosevelt Campobello International Park offers a variety of biking and […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Kayaking during the Campobello Fog Fest
Campobello Island in New Brunswick is located across the International Bridge from Lubec. Its rugged spectacular coastline seems like a continuation of the Bold Coast, which extends north from Cutler to West Quoddy Head in Lubec. According to the book “Moondoggle,” were it not for a historical happenstance, Campobello would likely be part of the […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A Chowderhead weekend
Each July, the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society organizes a long weekend of exciting outdoor activities collectively called the Summer Picnic. For many years, base camp for the picnic has been Webb’s Campground in West Forks, and we were back there again this year. The entertainment began Friday with a swift water rescue clinic on […]
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Lewiston Housing to receive $1.25 million to help seniors stay in their homes
The federal funds would allow seniors across five Maine counties to make repairs to promote aging in place.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Remembering Carolyn on the New Meadows River
Carolyn Welch was an inspiration. An outdoor friend of mine and my wife, Nancy, for about 35 years, she organized and led hundreds of skiing, hiking, whitewater and sea kayaking trips. Carolyn passed away last year at the age of 86. She was still leading trips as late as the year before she died. Carolyn’s […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: To the Goslings and back
Mere Point Boat Launch in Brunswick provides boat access to Mere Point Bay. Nearby Maquoit and Middle Bays are also easily reached from this location. Operated by the Town of Brunswick, the upscale facility offers all-tide deep-water entry and egress. Amenities include two boat ramps, a large dock, lots of parking, two toilets and a […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Shredding the Dead
Outside of the whitewater world, most people are unfamiliar with a shredder. The two-person, high-performance, inflatable vessel propelled by long, single-blade paddles is a favorite among many seasoned whitewater boaters. The shredder was invented by Tom Love, a well-known River Guide in the Pennsylvania whitewater community of Ohiopyle. In 1992, the first shredder was tested […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Runaround Pond — a secret gem
Runaround Pond in Durham is a secret paddling gem. I found it by accident a couple of years ago and have returned about a dozen times since. For me, the narrow, 2.7-mile body of water has multiple attractions. Sheltered on all sides, a pleasant paddle can be enjoyed even on a windy day. The winding […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Navigating windy Quahog Bay
One of the benefits of being a member of the Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society is that if you want to organize an impromptu outing, there is usually someone available to join you. That was true when I recently decided to organize a sea kayak trip on Quahog Bay near Cundy’s Harbor. Hot, sunny but […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Strategies for taking unique photos of flowers
Gardens are in full bloom, and when we have our phones, we have a camera in hand. Use our lovely weather to shoot some amazing pictures of the foliage you see daily or visit Pineland Gardens, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens or anywhere else on your travels. Here are 12 tips for experimenting with flower […]