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pressherald.com > 08/04/2026 > a-western-maine-surf-and-turf-weekend-column

A western Maine surf and turf weekend | Column

1+ hour, 47+ min ago   (266+ words) Ron Chase recounts his time assessing the whitewater conditions on the Magalloway and Rapid rivers, as well as a hike up Aziscohos Mountain....

The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 07/22/2026 > an-exciting-weekend-of-paddling-at-the-forks-column

An exciting weekend of paddling at The Forks | Column

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (726+ words) My wife, Nancy, and I, along with both of our sons, have been paddling at The Forks in western Maine during weekends since the mid-1980s. While kayaking and canoeing whitewater on the Dead and Kennebec rivers has been the primary focus,…...

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pressherald.com > 07/14/2026 > coastal-rivers-to-host-guided-eelgrass-paddle-in-great-salt-bay

Coastal Rivers to host guided eelgrass paddle in Great Salt Bay

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (8+ words) Registration is required for this Friday morning excursion....

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pressherald.com > 07/08/2026 > kayakers-explore-historic-presumpscot-river-on-a-hot-summer-day-column

Kayakers explore historic Presumpscot River on a hot summer day | Column

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (194+ words) Route near the trestle included swimmers and other paddlers aiming to beat the heat....

The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 06/30/2026 > kayakers-take-to-serene-runaround-pond-column

Kayakers take to serene Runaround Pond | Column

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (556+ words) From my viewpoint, one word describes Runaround Pond in Durham: serene. I first “discovered” the peaceful pond five years ago when I was looking for an easy paddling location with quality water access while rehabilitating from hip surgery. The scenic…...

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pressherald.com > 06/17/2026 > wind-didnt-stop-these-kayakers-trip-to-burnt-island-light-station-column

Wind didn’t stop these kayakers’ trip to Burnt Island Light Station | Column

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (278+ words) The mid-May excursion off the coast of Boothbay was the first Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society sea kayak trip of the year....

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pressherald.com > 05/11/2026 > penobscot-paddle-club-enjoys-a-whitewater-weekend-column

Penobscot Paddle club enjoys a whitewater weekend | Column

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (276+ words) Water levels were ideal for a trip to Webb River in Carthage and a paddle on the nearby Swift River in Roxbury....

The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 04/27/2026 > paddlers-take-a-chance-on-challenging-whitewater-on-kingsbury-stream-column

Paddlers take a chance on challenging whitewater on Kingsbury Stream | Column

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (383+ words) Since Kingsbury Stream is located in Piscataquis County, a lengthy traveling distance for most members, club interest waned given the gloomy outlook. However, in hopes of continuing the tradition, a few of us opted to take a chance and join…...

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pressherald.com > 04/20/2026 > this-time-of-year-has-paddlers-searching-for-spring-whitewater-column

This time of year has paddlers searching for spring whitewater | Column

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (672+ words) Every winter, my outdoor club, the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society (PPCS), prepares a spring paddling schedule. The emphasis is on whitewater trips on coastal rivers and streams as they experience ice-out first and are located where the snow begins melting…...

The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 11/12/2025 > kayakers-steal-away-to-thief-island-near-bristol

Kayakers steal away to Thief Island near Bristol

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (579+ words) Muscongus Bay in the Midcoast area offers some of the most challenging and intriguing sea kayaking on the Maine coast. A significant attraction is a myriad of islands that populate the bay. Located in the west central sector of the…...