Kennebec River

Big Storm Coming: Head for the Marsh
When Maine’s hurricane hole anchorages fill up, a salt marsh can provide respite from the storm.

The Race to Save Maine’s Wild Atlantic Salmon
Preservation efforts include dam removal and planting fertilized eggs.

Gardiner: River Town Revival
A historic community on the Kennebec River has been undergoing a revival in recent years.

Tide Mills Powered Maine’s Early Economy
Tide mills once were a big force along the Maine coast. Yet little is left now and no one thinks about them.

Drama on Ice
Waterville’s wintering eagles, back from the brink of extinction, provide an exciting show for birders.

A Year in the Life of a Lighthouse
In 1953, Betty Brown and her husband Dude spent a year as keepers of the Pond Island Lighthouse at the mouth of the Kennebec River.

Maine Maritime Museum: Mary E
Bath-built 1906 schooner returns home

Georgetown Island: Hidden Gem
Georgetown Island, a midcoast gem, has an expansive sandy beach and plenty of places to enjoy local flavors.

To Quebec by Bateau
Quebec here we come: Recreating the 1775 Arnold Expedition up the Kennebec and through the Maine wilderness.

Rolling on the River
A day trip up the Kennebec River and through Merrymeeting Bay to Hallowell and back provides a scenic adventure.