As someone committed to being highly efficient in my use of energy, particularly fossil fuels, I was very excited to hear that Western Maine Transportation has opened three public bus runs daily from Auburn/Lewiston to Topsham to Cook’s Corner, then to Bath and back, stopping in Lisbon and Lewiston before Auburn. I got on the […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Unpredictable weather is normal sea kayaking Downeast
Our original plan to complete a four-day sea kayak excursion along the Bold Coast in Eastern Maine was aborted after the first day due to foggy weather and turbulent seas. Six Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society Chowderheads regrouped and resolved to take advantage of other exceptional sea kayak opportunities the Downeast coastline has to offer. […]
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In Boothbay region, water fluoridation sparks debate about public health and personal choice
Residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport will decide Nov. 8 if they want to continue adding fluoride to public drinking water.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Foggy misadventures on the Bold Coast
The Bold Coast in eastern Maine meets my definition of bold. For about 20 miles between Lubec and Cutler, it is an almost continuous succession of tall, dramatic cliffs and a rugged landscape completely exposed to the vicissitudes of the open sea. The nearby Bay of Fundy has some of the most extreme tidal ranges […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Exciting Class III whitewater on the Kennebec River
On the second day of the Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society weekend of paddling near West Forks, the schedule was exclusively whitewater. While a handful of Chowderheads planned to navigate the Dead River, most chose outings on the Kennebec. The Kennebec Gorge below Harris Dam was the starting point for two trips. Releases from the […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A gusty surprise traversing Moxie Pond
Each year, the Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society celebrates summer with a weekend of paddling adventures collectively called the Summer Picnic. For many years, the event has been held at West Forks in western Maine. The base camp for club activities is Webb’s Campground located on the Dead River at West Forks just before it […]
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Christmas in September? Plan now to reduce stress later
Mid-September might seem like a strange time to be talking about Christmas. Even the department stores hold off until sometime in October. But when the number one stress factor tied to Christmas is a lack of time, starting your to-do list now could mean the difference between a joyous or a joyless holiday season. According […]
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The Recycle Bin:
Today’s topic is Maine’s Climate Plan, Maine Can’t Wait, with its mandate for adapting and mitigating the climate changes that have been happening for many years in Maine. Maine’s Climate Plan was developed from 2018 to 2020 by the Maine Climate Council, a hardworking group of over 40 volunteers representing industry, utilities, farming, forestry, fisheries, […]
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The Recycle Bin: Maine’s Climate Plan and what it means for us
Today’s topic is Maine’s Climate Plan, Maine Can’t Wait, with its mandate for adapting and mitigating the climate changes that have been happening for many years in Maine. Maine’s Climate Plan was developed from 2018 to 2020 by the Maine Climate Council, a hardworking group of over 40 volunteers representing industry, utilities, farming, forestry, fisheries, […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Little Whaleboat by land and sea
This was my first experience departing from Mitchell Field. I found it to be an exceptional facility. The complex offers opportunities to walk, bike, swim and picnic.