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Kayakers take to serene Runaround Pond | Column

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

The Durham pond is an easy paddle with myriad flora and fauna.

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

The mid-May excursion off the coast of Boothbay was the first Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society sea kayak trip of the year.

Enjoy water views from mountaintops, restaurant decks and the seat of your kayak.

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

The Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society trip covered 8 miles from Unity to Burnham.

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

A little precipitation didn’t stop these paddlers.

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

The trip was in the seasonal sweet spot: higher water levels and no blackflies.

The state’s lakes, ponds and coastal waters are still in the 40s or low 50s.

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

After a 4-year hiatus, the sporadic Machias River Race returned on April 25 and 26.

Owner Harley Lewin lost 10 kayaks, as well as custom gear and personal treasures, when Nanuq Kayaks burned.

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Water levels were ideal for a trip to Webb River in Carthage and a paddle on the nearby Swift River in Roxbury.