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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Should I use search or artificial intelligence to find the answer?
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 […]
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Rolling kayaks and canoes — for safety
The ability to roll a kayak or canoe in whitewater or the ocean is a great asset. A successful roll can make the difference between a very enjoyable paddling experience and an unpleasant swim. A failure to roll risks the loss of boat and paddle or worse. The kayak roll was developed by Inuits for […]
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As Maine’s broadband network and digital literacy grows, so grows opportunity
Across central Maine, which has ranked poorly nationally for internet access, people and businesses are finding opportunity as the reach of fiber optic networks expand.
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Unique skiing on Titcomb Mountain
I’ve been aware of Titcomb Mountain in Farmington as a winter recreation destination for years. However, I didn’t realize they had an extensive network of cross-country ski trails. I recently met a skier who praised the quality of the Titcomb Ski Area trails and added that it was possible to ride the alpine ski lift […]
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Stormy weather in Tuckerman Ravine
Tuckerman Ravine on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington is an iconic place. Each year, thousands of skiers and hikers visit the spectacular glacial cirque on the southeast face of the massive mountain. Over the past 40 years, I’ve had the good fortune to experience several adventures in the ravine. It’s been a waypoint on treks to […]
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Challenging skiing on Hammond Ridge Trails
In recent years, several friends have recommended Nordic skiing on the Hammond Ridge Trails near Baxter State Park. About a three-hour drive from my home in Topsham, arranging a trip to ski the trail system is logistically difficult. A major mid-February storm that dropped 16 inches of snow on the area motivated me to plan […]
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Bowdoinham volunteers join effort to help seniors stay home
Bowdoinham joins other towns in helping to ensure seniors age in place with the launch of a new pilot program through Gov. Janet Mills’ Cabinet on Aging.