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Enjoy summer in Maine on a paddleboard By Donna Rousseau Feature Writer
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n recent su m mers on Maine’s pristine waters, a new sport has surfaced. P a d d l e b o a r d i n g , r o ot e d in Hawaiian heritage, is a “gateway” sport to its faster cousi ns – su r f i ng, w i ndsurfing, and kite-boarding. A l most a ncient i n its simplicity, paddleboarding requ i res merely a boa rd, a paddle, a nd some confidence to deliver a Maine s u m mer t i me e x p er ienc e for people of all ages and all fitness levels. The Lewiston-Auburn YWCA i n Lew iston has recent ly begun offering Introduction to Paddleboarding classes in their pool. According to Y WC A’s Aquatics Director Linda Sherman, the
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orga n i zat ion has tea med with Ian Barclay, owner of W i nd s u r f i n g-Ma i ne a nd certified U.S. Surfing and Wind Surfing instructor, to generate enthusiasm for the sport. Barclay said the onehour sessions have enjoyed good attendance. “Due to board size, I can teach four or five people in a session. Recently, we offered t wo sessions, t h ree days week,” expla ined Ba rclay. He s a id padd leboa rd i ng is a g reat water spor t for beginners. “Almost everyone who comes to cla ss is nervous, regardless of their at h let ic abi lit ies. Usua l ly within five minutes, I can help them resolve that. We develop their confidence by first teaching how to get on the board and then learning how to fall.” He said that once students feel more comfortable and rela xed on t he boa rd, he ca n teach t hem dif ferent paddling techniques from positions of sitting, kneeling, and standing. “It’s just like skiers. They ski the bunny slopes before t hey tack le Black Diamond,” said Barclay. Barclay, who has a passion for t he su r f i ng spor t s
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a nd scuba a nd ha s been teaching t he sports since 1998, pa r t icu la rly enjoys paddleboarding for the full body workout it prov ides as well as the peacefulness it affords on a calm, quiet morning. “There’s nothing like being out on t he boa rd i n t he morning when the fog is just starting to lift off the lake. It’s a great photography vehicle!” He added, “And the fitness industr y is really catching on to it. I hope to introduce paddleboard yoga soon.” W hile paddleboarding can be done on any of Maine’s bod ies of water, Ba rclay, who ha s persona l a nd professional experience in all waters, prefers lakes or ponds with less boat travel for new paddleboarders. “I like teaching in lakes where t he env iron ment is more controlled. In the ocean, you have the pull of the tides.” A s t he U.S. Coa st Gua rd classifies paddleboards as “a vessel under the definition of recreational watercraft,” M a i n e ’s D e p a r t m e n t of I n l a nd Fi s her ie s a nd Wildlife’s website at w w w. boat-ed.com/ma i ne/ h a ndb o ok / of fer s “ne e d to k now” informat ion for paddleboarders and boaters alike.
In shor t, t here a re some rules and safety precautions for ensuring an enjoyable paddleboarding experience. Fi r st, “a per son u si ng a padd leboa rd sh a l l c a r r y at least one Coast Guardapproved Personal Floatation Device (PFD), Type I, II, or III for each person on board.” Second, “children 10 years of age or younger must wear a Type I,II, or III PFD at all times on a stand up paddleboard as is required for all watercraft.” Barclay added that the U.S. Coast Guard considers the paddleboard itself a PFD for an individual; however, he recommends PFDs be worn for ages under 16. He also advises his students to know and respect their limitations and wear a PFD if swimming skills are not strong. Paddleboarding equipment and cost is contingent upon the recreational expectation of t he shopper. Mike a nd Kathleen Simpson, owners of A l’s Spor t s on L i sbon Road i n L e w i ston, of fer paddleboards by Maine’s Old Tow n Canoes and Kayaks. The Old Town Ocean Kayak Nalu comes in two lengths, 11 feet and 12-and-a-half feet, and is constructed of ABS plastic, making it a durable, ma i ntena nce-f ree choice for fa milies, according to Kathleen.
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Cindy MacDonald begins with a kneeling-start technique while Buddy enjoys the ride. The Nalu also features the ability to add a seat to the vessel; with an extra blade added to t he padd le, t he paddleboard can function as a kayak as well, but with the added benefit of leg room for a more comfortable paddling experience. “ We h a v e a c a mp i n Ra ngeley,” sa id Kat h leen. “ We h a d k a y a k s t h e r e but we decided to bring a paddleboard up to see how people liked it. People saw us using it and asked questions. It wa sn’t long before we brought the kayaks home and brought up another board. It was always being used.” Kat h leen sa id one ca mp neighbor told her about her grandson who was afraid of going out in a canoe or kayak.
“She said he was always using the paddleboard, so much so she was going to have to buy him one of his own.” Like Barclay, Kathleen loves paddleboarding as a workout. “I go to the gym but I never take classes. I always felt too uncoordinated, but using the paddleboard has done wonders for my ba la nce. I love it ! Plus, when you paddleboard, you can see the whole structure of the lake – the rocks, the fish. You can’t see that sitting in a kayak.” In add it ion to pla st ic, padd leboa rds ca n a lso be const r ucted in lig hter
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Palmer has built his Palms Course in a former hardware store on a raised frame filled with 2-inch thick polyurethane St y rofoa m w it h spe c ia l l y contoured, movable bumps, then topped with turf. He said he wanted a slightly spongy feel underfoot, like the real thing. Play in one direction and the green feels like it's sloping slight ly uphill; play in t he ot her, a nd it feels slig ht ly dow n h i l l. Sma l l gaps, t he equivalent of gutters between each g reen, stop most balls from skipping over to neighboring turf. H i s ne phe w, Nic k C u r it , assembled t he course a nd painted a giant mural of trees, a lake, mountain and sand pit along one wall. "The cou rse is pa r 36 but nobody pars it," Palmer said. Two insider tips: "You don't
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ESTERN M A INE SUMMER FUN : Visitors to western Maine will find a diversity of activities that challenge the imagination, fill the tummy and make a whole lot of noise.
For a traditional Maine meal on the second Saturday in August, join the Porter Lake A s s o c i at ion's 45 -ye a r- old tradition, the annual BeanHole Bean Supper from 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Strong Public Beach, popularly known as "Beanie’s Beach." The 77-year-old Association began in July, 1937, according to A s s o c i at ion P r e sident Mark Ranger. Strong and New Vineyard fishermen joined to organize the Porter Lake Fish and Game Association. A lthough W W II postponed the growth of membership and activities, people from the area began to build camps near the lake. During the war, the fishing a lso decl i ned, a nd t he dam deteriorated. In 1946, members began a campaign for better fishing. The Maine Depa r t ment of In la nd Fisheries and Game helped w it h r e s t or at ion e f f or t s . By 1950, the group had 40 members, and camp owners began spending more time i n f o u r- s e a s o n o u t d o o r recreational activities. Di n ner gat her i ngs a lways were popular social events, so the group began holding the traditional Saturday night bean supper. This year it's on the second Saturday, which is a change, from the usual first Saturday in the month, Ranger noted. “The annual supper started i n 1969,” he sa id. “It's a combination of a community gathering, a reunion, and a chance for visitors to see our gem of a lake and its beautiful beach."
The traditional brick-lined fire pit has been restored, and diners can sit at new benches and tables with a spectacular view of the Longfellow Range. Loons f loat nearby, and the sunsets are spectacular. Association members prepare and heat 60 pounds of beans, salt pork, molasses, brown sugar and mustard in six huge canning kettles. The kettles are picked up by boat at the six camps and brought to the beach. The delicious c onc oc t ion i s plac e d i n a t hree-foot deep f ire pit full of coa ls and is ba ked underground all day. Finish the mea l of beans, hot dogs, rolls and drinks a nd s a l a d s w it h home ba ked desser ts. For more i n for mat ion, v isit t he A s s o c i a t i o n's Fa c e b o o k page or website at porterlakeassociation.com. For the amateur detective, July offers a treasure hunt for a special character and his dog. In 2013, a sma l l Fa r m i ng ton book store, Devaney, Doak and Garrett Book s el ler s, w a s one of 250 national retailers who c elebr ate d Wa ldo's 2 5t h a n n iversa r y t he ent i re month of July with a “Where's Wa ldo” sea rch pa rt y. The event was a great success, sa id DD & G ow ner Ken ny Brechner, so he's planning to make this year's adventure even more exciting. “We had more t ha n 40 0 k ids a nd g row n-ups who participated in the search last summer,” he said. "We also had a great crowd at our gala Waldo Party afterward." The famous cartoon cha rac ter i n t he st r iped s h i r t a nd bl ac k-r i m me d specs will hide in most of the downtown Farmington retail businesses, and those who spot him will win a prize. "This year, we'll have the mini-Waldo figures to find, but we'll also ask everyone to
Valerie Tucker photo Some contestants spend thousands of dollars on their vehicles, while others enter something that won't pass state inspection to be "street legal" and they just want to have some fun. Valerie Tucker photo
Mud runners can be as noisy as they want to be, and Barnyard All-Terrain in Livermore; Route 4 Racetrack and Mud Run in Strong; and Northwoods Pulling & Muddin' Track in Avon can keep fans busy nearly every weekend. look for Woof, Waldo's dog," said Brechner. Pa r t icipa nts w i l l sta r t by getting their “Where's Waldo Pa s s p or t ” at t he DD & G bookstore. “The passport lists all the participating businesses,” Brechner sa id. “Col lect a signature on the passport for each Waldo you spot.” Collect at least 16 signatures and return the passport to Brechner to get an “I Found Waldo” sticker and an entry for prizes to be draw n at a Wa ldo part y on July 31. The g ra nd pr i ze is a si xvolume set of Waldo books. People who prefer a shorter ver sion of t he hu nt c a n collect signatures from eight businesses to get the sticker. "We have only 200 stickers, so everyone needs to hit the ground running on July 1," he said. Ma r t in Ha ndford created the entertaining drawings of crowd scenes in 1987. The Waldo character captured ch i ld ren's i ma g i nat ion s, a nd today t here a re over 58 million Waldo books in print worldwide, translated into 18 languages. For more information about hunting
for Waldo and Woof, call 207778-3454 or email kenny@ ddgbooks.com. For those who enjoy getting noisy and dirty, three western Maine mud runs and race t r ack s of fer spe c t ac u la r action all summer long. The Lovewell family in Livermore started playing in the mud si x yea rs ago, when t heir cornfields were too wet to pla nt in t he spring. They rented a pumper and just had fun riding around with their vehicles, David Lovewell said. "We sta r ted hav ing more friends come by and join us, and then we started having some competitions,” he said. “We got to the point where we decided we could make a business out of having fun.” Last summer, he said, events c ou ld e a si l y d r aw 1,0 0 0 people on a ny weekend. Crowds come from all over t he state a nd beyond to spend t he weekend at his primitive camping facilities. E ach I ndependenc e Day celebration includes a big bonfire, fireworks, music and dancing. Tr uck ow ner s c a n enter in severa l categor ies, depending on the
modifications they've made. While the outside of an old truck can look dilapidated, the engine under the hood can be souped up to be a powerful contender in these contests. Some contest a nt s spend t hou sa nd s of dol la r s on their vehicles, while others enter something that won't pass state inspection to be "street legal" and they just want to have some fun. Each competitor pays a n entr y fee a nd have t he veh icle i nspected. State sa fet y regulations require helmets and reinforced or protected gas tanks. Crowds anticipate outrageous antics and action, so one company has made a business filming some of these competitions around the country. Lovewell said he is especially excited this yea r to be chosen as one of the "Trucks Gone Wild" c ompet it ion s t hat c ou ld put some of the local mud runners on film. Route 4 Racetrack and Mud Run competitions in Strong and the Northwoods Pulling & Muddin' Track in Avon offer similar competitions and will provide Maine competitors w it h more cha nces to accu mu late points to compete in the grand finale in the fall. "We will be hosting the 2014 Bogfather Championship on
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The internationally beloved “Where's Waldo” Oct. 5," Route 4 track owner Tim Ladd said. Winners from seven Maine tracks will make the final cut, and their championship compet it ions w ill feature the best of the best in all racing categories. For more i n for mat ion about a l l of t he western Maine tracks a nd schedules, v isit t heir Facebook pages and websites.
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Discover and explore all that Maine has to offer By Jackie Rybeck Feature Writer With 5,500 miles of coastline, 6,000 lakes and ponds, 700 mountains and over a half-million acres of national and state parks, it’s no w onder Ma i ne's n ic k n a me i s Vacationland. W hat ma kes it so a l lu r i ng to summer visitors and residents alike is its unrivalled diversity. In Maine you can experience watching the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, eat i ng lobsters i n a cha r m i ng seacoast town, or visiting two of America’s best art museums. And with its historic landmarks, a m a z i n g b e a c he s , n a t ion a l l y ra n ked gol f cou rses a nd even moose safaris and whale watching trips, Maine can provide enough enjoyment for a lifetime. For Mac McKeever, spokesperson at L.L. Bean, the Freeport area is the place to be. “Summertime at L.L. Bean means lots of outdoor fun. Our Summer in the Park series, features concerts, fa rmers ma rkets, circus a r t ists and animal events. Our Outdoor Discovery Schools offer a variety of courses, trips, tours, seminars and clinics for activities such as kaya k i ng, c ycl i ng, f ly f ish i ng, camping, hiking, stand-up paddle boarding and much more. “W het her you’re a beg inner or an expert, we have something for ever yone, with all programs set a mongst a spectacu la r natura l setting.” They also host guided tours. “They range from our Monhegan Island Birding Hike, our Sunset Kaya k i ng Tou r to ou r L obster and Lighthouse Bike Tour. Each tour promises to be a world-class experience, led by expert guides and naturalists amongst the most majestic natural settings Maine has to offer.” For more information, visit llbean.com/llb/ods. Su m mer i n Ma i ne a lso mea ns festivals. T he Ma i ne Lobster Fest iva l i n Rockland serves over 20,000 pounds of our famous crustaceans and it
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A festival attendee enjoys fresh lobster at the Yarmouth Clam Festival.
runs from July 30 through August 3. Beside the many tasty treats, there are crafts, entertainment, children’s activ ities and even a parade. For more information, visit mainelobsterfestival.com. The Yarmouth Clam Festival will be held July 18-20. The festiva l is over f low ing w it h t radit iona l Maine fair food, live music, artisans a nd t he fa mous cla m shuck ing contest. For more information, visit clamfestival.com. If music is what you like, then visit the North Atlantic Blues Festival, held on July 12 and 13 overlooking Rock la nd Ha rbor. One of t he most prestigious blues festivals on the east coast, it promises to entertain with names such as Joe Louis Wa lker a nd t he Ma nnish Boys. For more information, visit northatlanticbluesfestival.com. Coastal towns, such as Camden, Bar Harbor and Boot hbay offer picturesque ports as backdrops to quaint shops and boutiques. Those who love antiques and the arts will be in heaven. Don’t forget to stop by a local eatery for lobster rolls or homemade ice cream. Golf anyone? Players are sure to find one that matches their skill while seeing Maine mountains and lakes. Top-ranked clubs from Old Marsh Cou nt r y Club on t he sout her n seacoast to the Sunday River Golf Club in the western mountains are fa m i ly-ow ned a nd/or operated
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Old Marsh Golf Course in Wells by Ha r r is Golf, a Ma ine-based company. “ We s ay t h at ou r clubs of fer ever ything 'from the mountains to the sea,” said Matt Barnard of Harris Golf. “W hether that's the dramatic backdrop of the Mahoosuc Mountains at Sunday River, the beautiful coastal areas of southern or Mid Coast Maine, the historic setting of t he Greater Port la nd region or Bangor, ‘the gateway to Bar Harbor,’ you'll find that our bottom line is always a memorable g o l f e x p e r i e n c e .” F o r m o r e information, visit harrisgolfonline. com. Wit h a ll t hose miles of coasta l beauty, Maine beaches are a "must visit." York beach offers unspoiled views and pristine lighthouses. A great place to sunbathe, shop or visit its many museums. Old Orchard beach is a favorite with its seven miles of beach, a boardwalk and seaside amusement park.
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View of the Camden Harbor from Mt. Battie If the theater is your cup of tea, Ma ine of fers ma ny exceptiona l playhouses. Og u nqu it Playhouse w i l l open t heir curtain w it h musica l hits i n c l u d i n g " G r e a s e ," " M a r y P o p p i n s" a n d " T h e A d d a m s Family." For more information, visit ogunquitplayhouse.com. The Maine State Music Theater, located on t he g rou nds of Bowdoin College, w ill be home to product ions of "Foot loose," "G od spel l" a nd "Seven Br ides for Seven Brot hers." For more information, visit msmt.org. One of the most visited national parks in the U.S. is Acadia National Park. And activities are endless with
miles and miles of biking and hiking trails as well as campgrounds for those seeking nature. The park, made up of a cluster of islands, has quite a diverse landscape: granitedomed mountains, lakes and rocky shores, sure to enthuse. Take the 27-mile Park Loop Road which will take you to the scenic summit of Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Sand Beach and Otter Cliffs. For more information, visit nps.gov/ acad. Summer in Maine is all about sandy feet, Adirondack chairs, smelling the salty breeze, and watching the lobster boats bobble at a marina. Enjoy your summer in this great state of Maine.
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The history of the Moxie Festival Mollyockett Days Festival
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rank A n icet t i's g r a nd fat her opened t he Ken nebe c Fr u it Compa ny on Ma in St reet and Route 196 in downtown Lisbon Falls in 1914 to sell fruits and vegetables and in 1919 began selling his own specia l-recipe ice crea m. Over the years, the Anicetti f a m i l y c o l l e c t e d Mo x i e memorabilia. B y t he t i me Fr a n k took over the store in the 1970s, it was t he place to dr in k Mo x i e , p u r c h a s e Mo x i e memorabilia, sample Moxie ice cream, and spend an hour or two talking with Anicetti about h i s pr iv ate Mox ie collection. W hen author Frank Potter, f rom New por t News, Virginia, was researching his book, "Moxie Mystique" in the late 1970s, he naturally turned to Anicetti for facts, stories and legends. After the book was published, A nicett i inv ited Potter to L i sbon Fa l l s t he se c ond w e e k end i n Ju l y f or a n autograph signing event at the store. “I invited 13 people by postca rd, pla n ned for 50, and was surprised when 500 people showed up,” said Anicetti.
Bethel w ill host the Mollyockett Days Festiva l on Sat u rday, Ju ly 19 a nd Sunday, July 20. According to t he Fest iva l's website : "Mollyockett was a Pequawket Indian who lived among and befriended the ea rly set t lers of Wester n Ma ine. As one of t he few Indians who remained in the area, she became the subject of le gend to suc c e e d i ng generations.
Kora Clowns in the Moxie Festival Parade Another signing was planned the following year as more Moxie fans became aware of the unique Moxie heritage found in t he la rge yellow building still known as the Kennebec Fruit Company.
5K race, a nd fa m i ly f u n ca r niva l; a nd on Sunday, t he C h ief Wor u mbo A nd roscogg in R iver race. Mox ie wa s desig nated Maine’s official soft drink on May 20, 2005.
The 1984 signing included a fireman’s muster on Main Street. The first Moxie parade in 1985 drew hundreds of Moxie fans.
According to Lisbon Public safet y of f icia ls, an est i mated 40,0 0 0 pe ople attend the three-day Moxie Festival. The town of Lisbon ha s approx i mately 9, 30 0 residents.
Now, t he Mox ie Fest iv a l u sua l ly i ncludes a t h ree day Pow Wow; Friday night fireworks; a Saturday parade,
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"Born between 1730 and 1740, Mollyockett was the daughter and granddaughter of chiefs. She l ived i n Fr yebu rg i n the 1760s and in the Bethel area after 1770 among the first settlers of those towns. She continued to live in an Ind ia n fa sh ion, t ravel i ng through the Androscoggin Valley, for the rest of her life. Mollyockett has been called 'the great Indian doctress' and instances of her cures are recorded in local histories.
"Her most famous patient wa s t he i n fa nt Ha n n iba l Hamlin of Paris Hill. Arriving at t he Hamlin home on a stormy night in 1809, after bei ng ref u se d shelter at Snow Falls, and according 2014 MOXIE FESTIVAL: July to legend, cursing the place, 11-13 Mol lyocket t fou nd you ng Hanniba l near death. Her For more information, visit prescription of warm cow’s http://moxiefestival.com/. milk saved his life and he
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went on to become governor of M a i ne a nd A br a h a m L i ncol n’s v ice president. Second only to her medical reputation, was Mollyockett’s fame as a storyteller." The schedule for the 2014 festival includes these events: Saturday, July 19 9 am-5 pm -- Craft, food, and community vendors on Main Street and on the common 10 am -- Parade 10 -11 a m - - Tr a d i t i on a l Penobsc ot ba sket-ma k i ng demonstration 11:15 am-12:15 pm -- North American Wildlife Encounter at the gazebo 12:30 pm -- Parade winners and essay challenge winners presented with awards at the gazebo 1-1: 45 pm -- A RTirondack Chair Auction 1 pm -- Frog jumping contest 2-4 pm -The B u r nu r w u r b s k e k S i n g e r s featuring authentic traditional Penobscot Nation drumming and dancing on the common, with narration on the meaning of t he s on g s a nd d a nc e instruction 4:30-5:30 pm -- Points North, fiddling at its best 9 pm -- Fireworks over the golf course at The Bethel Inn Resort Sunday, July 20
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A large crowd reacts as Derek Small of The W.I.L.D. Center and Zoological Park of New England brought out a young American alligator from inside the Town Common gazebo during the MollyOckett Days festival in Bethel in 2012. wa l k. For t he k ids, races include a 1-mile run for ages 3-14 and the Diaper Dash for todd lers up to 24 mont hs. Prizes a re awa rded in age c ate gor ie s, a nd proc e e d s benef it t he Bet hel A rea Cha mber of Com merce. Online registration w ill be available closer to the event. 7-8:15 am: 1-mile kids' race (14 & under) 7-8 :45 am: 5-mile run and 2-mile walk Start times 8:30 am: Kids' 1-mile run 9 am: 5-mile run and 3-mile walk 9:05 am: Diaper Dash
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Adventures on Maine's rivers There a re ma ny who have never run a whitewater river before. But that doesn't mean this isn't the time to try. There are trips available for all skill levels and even those people who do not classify themselves as the adventurous type. Once a person starts rafting, they often find it addictive and want to go again and again. O ut do or e nt hu s i a s t s a r e always looking for new ways to ex perience t he majest y and excitement of the great outdoors. Water rafting offers fun, thrills and a chance to enjoy nature for all types of people. Those thinking about a rafting trip who have never been out on the water before should consider a few things. • Individuals should find a rafting tour company that has experienced/certified guides who will be responsible for the safety and training of all firsttime rafters. • Indiv iduals should check with a doctor to be sure that he or she is in good physical hea lt h. A lt houg h t here are rafting trips that allow passengers to sit back and
enjoy the ride, many trips are hands-on experiences, where adventurers must paddle and maneuver the vessel a long with the guides. • Let others know of rafting pla ns. A lt houg h ra f t ing is relatively safe, especially when in the presence of experienced g u ides, t here i s i n herent danger to any physical activity -- especially at high speeds. Keeping family and friends abreast of plans means they'll be expecting a status call when a rafter reaches safety at the end of the run. Depend i ng on t he tou r company used, there may be a brief training that precedes a rafting trip. Guides will give lessons on t he equipment, ter m i nolog y a nd sa fet y procedures. W hile it's not necessar y to k now how to sw im to go rafting, it may help a person to feel more comfortable on the vessel. All passengers will be wearing a personal flotation device, such as a life jacket. Individuals can check with t heir instructors as to t he best clot h i ng to wea r for the trip. As a rule of thumb,
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it's best to d ress for t he water temperat u re rat her t ha n t he a ir temperature. Wea r a wet su it in cooler temperatures or whenever there is prolonged exposure to mist and kicked-up water. In hotter temperatures, a wet suit may be too hot. Avoid wearing cotton, which doesn't dr y quick ly when wet. Old snea kers or secured water shoes are a good idea as well. Sunscreen is essential when out on the water to protect aga i nst su nbu r n, even i n cooler temperatures. Those who wear prescription glasses should secure the glasses with an athletic strap. Whitewater rafting can be a family affair, and some rafting companies will allow children as young as age 4 or 5 to participate in the adventure. Individuals can check with the company to examine the rules a nd reg ulations t hey have regarding the trips. Classes of Rapids T hose new to wh itewater ra f ting ca n choose a mong different levels of rapids when planning their trips. Many prefer to start off on beginner
Many people take to the sport of rafting, choosing to go year after year. rapids and work their way up. Others -- with the help of a guide -- simply jump into more advanced rapids. Here are the different classes of rapids.
Class 4: Whitewater with large waves, long rapids, rock s, a nd maybe a considerable drop. Generally whitewater experience is needed.
Class 1: Small, rough areas with no skills really needed.
Class 5: Whitewater with large waves, cont inuous rapids, la rge rock s, a nd ha za rds. There may be large drops that require precise maneuvering.
Class 2 : Some rough water, maybe some rocks and small d rops t hat m ig ht requ i re maneuvering. Class 3: Requires experienced paddling skills as there may be some moderate whitewater and 3- to 5-foot drops.
Class 6 : Expert rapids that are even posted as dangers t o t ho s e w it h ple nt y of whitewater experience. Water r a f t i ng c a n be a n exciting experience for people who enjoy the great outdoors. Begin researching trips now for the upcoming season.
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Beer festival planned for Lewiston park in June By Staff report
f iberg la ss a nd come i n va r y ing si zes a nd leng t hs depending on t he desired performance and the paddler. Ba rclay sel ls bot h pla st ic boa rds by BIC a s wel l a s fiberglass models from his shop, Skindivers Paradise, in Auburn. Paddles, too, come in different styles, lengths, and material i nclud i ng a lu m i nu m a nd ca rbon. “A l l padd les have bend,” explained Barclay. He said a paddle’s bend response is d i f ferent depend i ng on materia l const r uct ion a nd may become more important as a paddleboarder becomes proficient. “In any case,” advised Barclay, “ride before you buy.” Wou ld-be padd leboa rders wa nt to ma ke a sma r t pu rcha se t hat meet s or exceeds expectation. Like so many who appreciate Maine summers, Barclay and the Simpsons agree that Maine is a beautiful place, especially when seen from the water. According to them, it’s hard to beat the beauty you can see from the vantage point of a paddleboard. Indeed, t here seems to be something ancient, spiritual even, in the sight of a lone i nd iv idua l st a nd i ng on a board, pulling through water silently, using the body in a way for which it was designed. That description in itself might be just the reason to give the sport of paddleboarding a try this summer -- that is if oldfashioned fun in Maine isn’t enough.
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LEWISTON — Baxter Brewing plans to launch a beer festival in June in Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
8:30-11:30 a.m.:
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Androscoggin River cleanup.
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The inaugural Great Falls Brewfest will offer a variety of beer, food, activities and entertainment from around Maine and the rest of the country on June 21.
VIP session with access to specialty small batch brews provided by each brewery.
“I ca n’t t hin k of a better way to welcome summer, and to k ick off the festival season here in LewistonAubu r n,” s a id Lu ke L iv i ng ston, Baxter’s founder and CEO. “We’re going to be pouring more than 100 beers from all over the country, some of which have never been seen in Lewiston-Auburn,” said Ben Low, d i rec tor of bre w i ng oper at ion s.
Noon- 1 p.m.: 1-5 p.m.: General admission. All events will take place, rain or shine.
$20, Designated driver Tickets ca n be purchased at t he Ba xter Brewing tasting room, 130 Mill St., Lewiston, or online at www.greatfallsbrewfest.com/.
“But it’s also about a completely fun experience, and ours will have all kinds of things to do in addition to tasting terrific beer.”
and Distillation, Maine Mead Works, Rising Tide, Sebago, Sunday River Brewing and Urban Farm Fermentory — all from Maine.
Beer tent s w i l l be set up for 30 brewers including Allagash, Atlantic Brewing, Bissell Brothers, Black Bear, Foundation Brewing, Gneiss Brewing, Gritty McDuff’s, In’Finiti Fermentation
The festival also has lined up outof-state brewers Brook ly n of New York, Clown Shoes of Ipswich, Mass., Downeast Cider of Charlestown, Mass., Founders of Grand Rapids, Mich.,
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Beer Festival from page 12
Por t smout h, N.H., Stone Brewing of Escondido, Calif., Traveler Beer of Boston, Sierra Nevada of Chico, Calif., and Samuel Adams of Boston. In addition to beer-tasting, fest iv a l-goer s c a n ex pec t live music, an outdoor art i nsta l lat ion, a sa nct ioned cor n hole tou r na ment a nd a climbing wa ll sponsored by Ba xter Outdoors. There also will be a mini craft fair fe at u r i ng lo c a l a r t i s a n s, expected to be announced soon. Music acts will include The Ghost of Paul Revere and The Squid Jiggers. A u bu r n M a y or Jon a t h a n LaBonte, executive director
of t he A ndroscoggin Land Trust, said Ba xter Brewing has proven to be a valuable partner over the years. T he compa ny ha s been instrumental in helping get fol k s out padd ling on t he Androscoggin River and is a sponsor of the annual river cleanup, which is scheduled for the morning of the festival, LaBonte said. "So, it's a good chance to kick off summer with folks who want to get their hands dirty cleaning up the river and then heading over for some great craft beer," he said. "I know where I'll be spending most of my day," said LaBonte, who confessed to a love of all Baxter beers.
L a B ont e c r e d it e d B a x t e r with putting the Twin Cities on t he map. "They're ver y much community-minded," he said. Known throughout New England for their distinct beers, hosting a local event "truly shows they know where they come from."
LEWISTON -- L/A Arts has announced the return of Summer Art Walk L/A which will take place from 5-8:30 p.m. the last Friday night of every month from May through September. Art Walk L/A turns downtown Lewiston into an impressive arts district. This summer, L/A Arts will partner with more local downtown businesses than ever before. Over 20 Lisbon Street organizations and storefronts will open their doors and offer visual art galleries, live performances, and special ex hibits to local communit y members and patrons.
will offer a new online artist catalog of artwork for the public to view on the Art Walk website at www. artwalklewistonauburn.com. All participating artists' works, and the accompanying venues they will be displayed in, will be presented to give patrons an opportunity to browse, enjoy, and even purchase artwork before and after the event.
The third annual Androscoggin River cleanup L/A Arts will curate at least 10 such venues, rafting event, in collaboration i nclud i ng t r a n sfor m i ng mu lt iple empt y with the Androscoggin Land storefronts into arts venues. This year, L/A Arts Trust, will include teams of volunteers in water and on land.
For more niformation, visit artwalklewistonauburn.com, call 207-782-7228 or email team@artwalklewistonauburn.com.
Forage Ma rket, Uproot Pie Company, PB & ME, Pretzel Logic, Pink y D’s and Hella Good Tacos are among the food vendors slated for the festival.
L/A Arts will also bring live arts performances back to Dufresne Plaza, to add to the energy, vibrancy, and multiple outstanding offerings of Art Walk L/A.
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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Sunday, May 18, 2014
Maine Whoopie Pie Festival D OV E R-FOXC ROF T -- T he Maine Whoopie Pie Festival will celebrate its fifth anniversary from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, in downtown DoverFoxcroft. Event organizers are planning to make it a celebration to remember. Patrick Myers, an organizer of
the festival, said there is a lot of work underway already for the festival, “In partnership with our sponsors Bangor Savings Bank, Garelick Farms, Z107.3, t he Ma ine K itchen Cook ing School at RM Flagg’s, and the Center Theatre, we’re going to have more events and activities for kids and families, more live
music and entertainment, and, of course, more whoopie pies.” Events at the 2014 Festival will include the "Earn Your Whoopie Pie" 3k race and Kids 1K Fun Run, entertainment by Conjuring Ca rrol l a nd comedy-juggler Bryson Lang, the Varney Agency Kids Zone w ill have bounce
houses, bungee jumps, pony rides, and games all day long. Downtown will be filled with artists and craftspeople. The Festival promises to have dozens of bakers with thousands of whoopie pies of every shape and size. For the first time, the festiva l w ill a lso crow n t he festival Big Whoop. “ We’r e h ol d i n g a c ont e s t sponsored by Will’s Shop ‘n Save
and Freedom House Bed and Breakfast to crown the festival ‘Big Whoop,’" Myers said. “This lucky person will get a truly massive prize package along with lots of honors the day of the festival.” Det a i l s of t he contest a re bei ng closely g ua rded, but w i l l be a n nou nc ed i n t he mont h of Ju ne. For mor e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w.
MaineWhoopiePieFestival.com or call 207-564-8943. DETAILS: • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, in downtown Dover-Foxcroft. Admission is $5; kids 12 and under get in free. • 2 014 m a r k s t h e f i f t h a n n i ver s a r y of t he Ma i ne Whoopie Pie Festival. • In 2013, over 6,000 people attended the festival.
Worship Directory Deering Memorial United Methodist Church
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PARIS At the top of the Hill on the Common 500 Paris Hill Road South Paris, ME 04281
207-754-7970
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
757 Summer St., Auburn
782-9697
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. • Church is handicapped accessible Childcare Available • Coffee time after service
Rev. Mary Beth Caffey, Pastor
PRINCE
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Beginning June 15th Sunday Service 9:30am Saturday Service 5pm -No Summer Sunday School-
Auburn Seventh-dayAdventist Church
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Saturday services Sabbath School 9:15 - 10:40 AM Children & Adults study classes Worship Service 10:50 AM to 12:15 PM Pastor/Evangelist
Rick Kuntz We welcome all to fellowship with us!
Prince of Peace Parish Office P.O. Box 1540 - 16 Ste. Croix Street Lewiston, ME 04240 Office Hours 8:30 am-5:00 pm Monday thru Thursday
Our Churches:
Telephone: (207) 777-1200
Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash Street, Lewiston
Email: pop@portlanddiocese.org
Holy Cross Church, 1080 Lisbon Street, Lewiston
Visit our website for summer Mass times: www.princeofpeace.me
Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston
39 Main St. So. Paris, Me 04281 207-743-9792 Sunday Worship 10AM Every Sunday Morning Free breakfast is from 8-9 a.m.
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Court Street Baptist Church
Wales Presbyterian Church 668 Pond Road, Wales, Me 04280
The Little Church with a Big Heart Traditional orship with a positi e message
www.presbyterynne.org/wales, also on facebook
Sundays: orship 9:00am, fellowship 10:00am, Bible study 10:30am-11:15am Youth � ent Sundays at 3:00pm 5/18, 6/15, 7/20, 8/17
Sunday Worship Services 9:45 am and 6:00 pm Sunday School and Wednesday Evening Services starting in September call or check the website for further information
Seeking God, Proclaiming His Word, Building His Church 129 Court Street Auburn
Rev. Dr. David R. Clark, Pastor 207-784-6661 www.CtStBaptistChurch.org
Vineyard Christian Fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:30AM & 10:30AM Children Ministry 10:30AM 90 LEWISTON ROAD MECHANIC FALLS, ME
WWW.VCFMCFALLS.ORG
TEL. 207-345-9501
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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Sunday, May 18, 2014
Harrison Parks and Rec. offering Summer Day Camp registration Lewiston-Auburn HARRISON — Harrison Parks Aug. 14. Hours of operation are This program is for children program, library programs, Greek Festival a nd Rec su m mer sta f f has Monday through Friday from a g e s 6 m o n t h s a n d u p canoe/kayak lessons, arts and geared up for a most exciting and fun summer day camp. Staff members like to call it “Educational Recess” where children learn life skills from t ra i ned, energet ic, ca r i ng, talented and knowledgeable counselors, junior counselors a nd sw i m i nst r uctors i n a safe, fun and positive outdoor environment. The Fun, Friends & Fitness summer day camp program is for Harrison girls and boys entering grades 1-7 in the fall. Registrations for this unique eight-week camp and the sixweek American Red Cross Swim Program were held earlier this month, at the Town Office in the conference room for Harrison residents only. The summer program will kick off on Monday, June 23, and come to a close on Thursday,
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crystal Lake Park and Beach. The camp will move to the Harrison school on ra i ny day s a nd du r i ng Harrison’s Old Home Days. Annegret Baier, well-know n teacher of percussion, w i l l perform in t he pav ilion on opening day of the summer program with a drumming solo assembly performance of West A f rica n rhy t hm a nd songs. Baier is a knowledgeable teacher not only of percussion but of the role of drumming to the African music culture. She has studied with master drummers from Guinea, Ghana, Cuba and Brazil. The ARC swim program will begin on Monday, June 30, and also close on Thursday, Aug. 14. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be offered in two three-week sessions.
beginning at the Parent/Child level to Level 6. Lessons are 30 minutes in length and will also be offered on rainy days as age-appropriate v ideos will be shown in the swim building. Swimming lessons will not be offered during the week of July 7-11 due to the Old Home Days celebration at Crystal Lake Park. Both land and water programs will be closed on Friday, July 4. The fee for one three-week session of sw im lessons is $25 for residents of Harrison and $45 for visitors. During registrations parents w i l l r e c e i v e a t w o -p a ge calendar of daily activities at the park with information about special programs and events such as tie dying camp shirts, a nutrition education
craft workshops, swimming lessons, t he a nnua l sw im across the lake and the British Challenger Soccer Camp at RADR Sports Complex during the week of Aug.11. A lso du r i ng reg ist rat ions pa rent s w i l l rec eive T he Fr iend ly V i l lage Su m mer Day Camp Newsletter which will help answer all parental questions and concerns. For more information, contact Paula Holt by telephone at 207-583-2241 or by ema i l at pholt @ ha r r i son ma i ne. org or stop by the Harrison Tow n Of f ic e. V i sit w w w. harrisonmaine.org and click on recreation and follow links and like us on Facebook at Town of Harrison Parks and Recreation.
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This year's Lewiston-Auburn Greek Festival will start at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 and continue through 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. The festival's slogan is “Once a Year... Everyone is Greek!” Admission is free. Join in the Greek dancing on Friday and Saturday evenings with free dance lessons. A w ide variet y of Greek foods w ill be ser ved for lunches Russ Dillingham/Sun and dinners. Greek pastries will be Journal available for purchase. Games will be available for children. Other festival attractions include a taverna, bazaar, book sale, and tours of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 155 Hogan Road in Lewiston, the location of the festival. For more information, call 207-783-6795.
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2014 SUMMER SCHEDULE
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16 SUMMER IN MAINE
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