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CANOEING WITH CHILDREN Almeida family photo Paddling the Sticky River
It's a chatty afternoon on the Sticky River in Standish.
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WATER STORIES
Thick & Thin
Despite the fog, traversing the narrows waters around Isle au Haut’s a worthy adventure
[June 26, 2008]

[June 15, 2008]

[May 25, 2008]

Maine's high court upholds towns' bans on personal watercraft
Legislators had a rational basis for the law allowing local action, the court rules.
[May 9, 2008]

To advocates of paddlesports safety:
An open letter from John Fetterman, president of National Association of Boating Law Administrators
[May 6, 2008]

Great Salt Bay a great place to paddle
At 535 acres, the Great Salt Bay is one of the most important marine estuaries in Maine.
[May 4, 2008]

Maine Warden Service Urges Paddlers to Avoid Risk
Rescue resources deployed or on call to help flood victims.
[May 1, 2008]

Rafting Outlook Good
Rafting outfitters in The Forks area and Bingham say early bookings for the summer look positive.
[April 22, 2008]

River park funding sought
The Run of River Committee applies for funds for a whitewater park in Skowhegan
[April 18, 2008]

The tides: Always on the march
Mother Nature reconfigures popular Popham Beach, and the new landscape might be less enjoyable for park visitors.
[April 18, 2008]

Spring Paddle
The Cathance River offers plenty of challenges.
[April 10, 2008]

[September 16, 2007]

BOATING (archive)
Floating ideas a smart way to remain active during the off-season
[September 9, 2007]

[September 2, 2007]

Borrow a page from Peary (archive)
If you dare – and take care – you can visit Eagle Island like a true adventurer: Powering your own kayak.
[August 12, 2007]

[August 5, 2007]

Canoeing can be outstanding a short drive from Portland (archive)
A decision to spend more time on the water took some preparation, but it was well worth it.
[July 29, 2007]

[July 29, 2007]

Canoeing (archive)
For unforgettable scenic vistas - and nice hike, too - head to Webb
Lake
[July 29, 2007]

Canoeing (archive)
For unforgettable scenic vistas - and nice hike, too - head to Webb
Lake
[July 29, 2007]

[July 22, 2007]

Canoeist completes Miami-to-Maine trip (archive)
The New Jersey woman says her journey is 'just the beginning' of her ocean-saving crusade.
[July 21, 2007]

[July 15, 2007]

Try a little ginger to ease motion of the ocean in you (archive)
Seasickness is no fun, but there are remedies.
[July 8, 2007]

Crafting rescues (archive)
As participants discover during a simulation, many factors complicate a rescue on the water.
[July 8, 2007]

Surfer mom on board (archive)
Abvout 30 women from several states meet up once a week to chase a dream of riding the ocean waves.
[July 6, 2007]

Kayakers discover Kennebec River\'s beauty (archive)
Canoeists and kayakers paddled the 17-mile stretch between Fort Halifax in Winslow and Fort Western in Augusta.
[June 25, 2007]

[June 24, 2007]

Hypothermia happens, so be prepared for the worst (archive)
While boaters like to think their pastime is nothing but fun, there's a more serious side to boating -- the risk of hypothermia.
[June 17, 2007]

A day at the 'Dive-In' (archive)
Touring Frenchman's Bay with Ed Monat means getting to meet sea creatures, first onscreen and then in person.
[June 17, 2007]

Set sail on someone else's boat: Try a Maine charter (archive)
Last week, I shared some memories of how we escaped the cold and got a jump start on sailing this year by chartering a boat in the British Virgin Islands.
[June 10, 2007]

Water, water everywhere (archive)
The Dead River is as wild as it gets for rafting in Maine, thanks to scheduled water releases.
[June 3, 2007]

Gas prices create choppy start to boating season (archive)
With prices at marinas even higher than on the street, some people alter their fuel-use practices.
[May 29, 2007]
PADDLING BLOGS
Scott Andrews PaddleME Trash "auction" at Andro Source-to-the-Sea Trek 07/16/08
Forty-five paddlers, including a number of serious trash collectors, made their way between Mexico and Dixfield yesterday on the Androscoggin River Source-to-the-Sea Trek.
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TIDES Today's Portland tides
03:22AMLow-0.2 ft.
09:36AMHigh8.7 ft.
03:33PMLow0.5 ft.
09:52PMLow10.2 ft.

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