After a 2-year absence, I am resurrecting the annual MOAC Memorial Weekend camping trip at Acadia National Park. We will be camping at Bar Harbor Campground. See link: https://www.thebarharborcampground.com/ Please review so that you are aware of the campground rules, etc. I am estimating costs for tenting is between $32.00 and $35.00 per night. They... [Read More]
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Traditional Memorial Day Weekend Canoe Trip! This year - historic and classic West Branch of the Penobscot! Come meet the ghost of Thoreau! Be a part of a log jam! Leave a note for the boss and some TV dinners for the kids! Take control! Easy canoeing (I'll eat those words maybe..), no portages. Novices... [Read More] We will leave from the boat landing off Water Street in Brunswick. You must have experience and the gear for a spring outing and cold water temperatures. Call me for meeting time -207 624 2945.
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In conjunction with the Acadia Memorial Day weekend trip I will be leading a Hike and Bike on the carriage roads May 28th ( rain date May 29th ). From Bar Harbor Campground we will all meet up at the Brown Mountain parking lot on Route 3 at 8:30 AM (depending on our group needs... [Read More]
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Bring any humor, music, food, beverage that you might have lying around and join us for a night around the bonfire. Bring a campfire chair. Address: 11 McKinley Road, Falmouth |
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Come upta camp to do a paddle around the upper and middle bay of Little Sebago Lake in Gray. If the water is warm enough (should be), we'll stop to swim (or just stretch our legs) by an island. Paddle will be about an hour and a half, give or take, depending on the group. ... [Read More] The Pine Point Beach walk will take a break after the October 24 walk. As always, only if the weather is sensible. Meet at 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pinepoint, Scarborough. Walk at your own pace and as far as you wish! The more the merrier! |
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FYI. The Lincoln Woods Trail will be closed for 9-12 weeks sometime this summer for trail maintenance about 0.6 miles in. All access from the Kanc will be prohibited during that time! Plan accordingly.
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Let's try this again. Join me for an easy hike in the Fore River Sanctuary to Jewell Falls. Distance is probably around a total of 3 miles. Meet at the Maine Orthopaedic Center’s parking lot on Frost Street which is located between Congress and Capisic Streets. Rain will cancel. |
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Short sail on the Emily Jane leaving around noon. Back in time for the big MOAC Barbecue! Call/Text me! Dan Kidd 207-478-6835
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The June BBQ is back! WE ARE BACK!! at the A2U2 Church, also called the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, Portland, Maine. The general format will be pot luck with grills provided. Set up to start at 5 PM, dinner around 6 and Volunteer Awards before dessert. We will have access to the bathrooms. Bring... [Read More]
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Join in the set up fun of our Welcome Home Barbeque General Monthly Meeting. Come to catch up with old and new friends we haven't seen face to face in a long time - if ever. This is a great opportunity pre meeting for new members to learn the spirit of MOAC. Set up begins... [Read More] |
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Happy Hour this Friday will be at RIVALRIES Sports Pub and Restaurant in Falmouth. Inside it's a large open space and they also have an outside patio. Free parking in their lot. With the advent of cooler weather, MOAC Happy Hours may now be located at establishments offering limited or no options for outdoor seating. ... [Read More]
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Friday, June 3rd- Darlin' Corey CD release show at Blue in Portland, ME, 650 Congress St., from 6:00pm-7:30pm. They will be joined by special guests Jason Phelps on bass and Josephine County! In addition to playing all the tracks off their new album they have a little surprise up their sleeves to wrap up the show. Don't miss... [Read More] |
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Had it? Ready for a change? Don't care anymore? Jump on this sailboat and get the heck out of Dodge for the night! Leaving around midday Saturday and heading for an island, Little Chebeague or Jewell. Nice meal by fireside, camp and sail back in the morning. What could go wrong? Call/text me for details!... [Read More]
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A Maine AMC event: Celebrate National Trails Day and join the Maine Chapter for a “Spring cleanup” trail work trip on Cutler Mountain, Hiram, ME. We will hike approximately 3.0-3.5 miles round trip while working along the way. Type of work: easy maintenance, trimming vegetation, cleaning water bars, remove rocks and branches, etc. Maine Chapter... [Read More] |
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Come join us on the waterfront at 6:00. Backyard of 9 Ballard Street, South Portland for a music jam!! Dan 207 478 6835
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Bike the Eastern Trail. A popular trail but I haven't seen a MOAC ride on it this year- so let's do it!. An out and back trail 17 miles (you can turn around sooner) that is flat with beautiful views of the marshes and woods along the way. For hybrid and mountain bikes, not recommended... [Read More]
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A moderate hike, Green Mountain is on the NH Fire Tower hiking patch list. It's about 3.5 miles and 1,200 feet elevation gain. The weather is going to be beautiful! By reservation only. Maximum of 8 people. Contact me by email to make a reservation and get more information. We should probably arrange carpooling as... [Read More] |
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The Pine Point Beach walk will take a break after the October 24 walk. As always, only if the weather is sensible. Meet at 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pinepoint, Scarborough. Walk at your own pace and as far as you wish! The more the merrier! |
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Ride from Eastern Prom parking lot (the first one, below the food trucks) to Falmouth Town Landing and back via Back Cove. About 20 miles. Easy, conversational pace. Road bikes are best. A beautiful day forecasted. wear sunscreen bring water. Its a meet and go starting at 9:30 am. jshipman120@gmail.com
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Meet at the monument at the intersection of Congress Street and the Eastern Prom for a walk along the Prom and the East End Beach trail. |
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Cruise Casco Bay Friday evening departing at 5 pm until dusk. Depart from a marina in South Portland. Bring beverages and snacks. The weather looks good! Call or text me at 207-332-2276 for details.
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Happy Hour this Friday will be at THE PORTHOLE on Custom House Wharf. It's supposed to be a very nice evening tomorrow and this is a spot wherein we'll be outside. They serve both beer and wine; lately they've gotten good food reviews. Re. Parking; There's still free parking to be had on Commercial down... [Read More] |
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Secret sail on the Emily Jane, a 37' Cutter (To some...a sailboat) this Saturday! Plan is to sail to a secret island and carve passwords on a damn rock so we don't lose them. Barring that, we will sail around the rocks and return after lengthy discussions of healthcare and the advantages of titanium for... [Read More] |
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Sunday paddle on the Presumpscot River. Meet at 9:30 on the water by 10. we'll paddle upstream to Dundee dam and stop for lunch on the way back. This is a pretty paddle under a covered bridge and there are usually lots and lots of turtles. The put in is on Soccer Drive off Gambo... [Read More] |
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The Pine Point Beach walk will take a break after the October 24 walk. As always, only if the weather is sensible. Meet at 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pinepoint, Scarborough. Walk at your own pace and as far as you wish! The more the merrier! |
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We’ll meet at the put-in at Range Pond State Park in Poland, ME at 10 AM and start paddling about 10:30. This state park has bathroom facilities and an easy put-in. The trip is weather dependent. We'll stop for a snack or lunch at a municipal beach and then continue paddling. Please contact me by email... [Read More]
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Join me to explore Audubon's beautiful peony garden (over 200 varieties). After a tour of the garden, we'll walk around the other trails for a total of about 2 miles (and past the original peony garden). Meet at the Nature Center Parking lot at 5:30pm. Address is Gilsland Farm Rd off Route 1 in Falmouth.... [Read More]
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Weather looks perfect! Leave the world of forgotten passwords behind! Join the crew for a simple sail on the Emily Jane - a sailboat - out of South Portland! Call/text me to secure your ticket to adventure Wednesday night! Dan 207 478 6835 |
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If you’re registered for the Trek, not on a team, and a MOAC member, you can join the MOAC team. Three day cycling event for charity. must already be registered. 
Quechee Vermont Balloon Festival. Weather permitting, I will fly up to 5 times, early mornings (6am) and late afternoons (7pm) Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am. I am looking for persons to fly and to crew. You may come for the weekend or just the day. This if the most prestigious balloon festival in New England,... [Read More]
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The summer solstice is almost here! A good excuse as any to celebrate with an evening cruise aboard Blue Glory II – a lobster yacht – out of South Portland. Contact me at 207-332-2276 for details, Art
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Happy Hour this Friday will be at OXBOW BLENDING AND BOTTLING located at 49 Washington Street in Portland. They have plenty of seating both inside and outside. There's also a food window offering good light bites. Parking is easy and ample along Washington Avenue. And the new EASTERN PROM FOOD TRUCK PARK is just a... [Read More] |
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Who's up to rollerblade? Lets meet again at Evergreen Cemetery Saturday at 10am, just inside the closed gate on Stevens ave (called Eastern Ave.) that leads to the Wilde Chapel, so you should park on Stevens. The roads in the cemetery are quiet and have a good asphalt topping. We'll be skating for about an... [Read More]
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Introduction to Mountain Hiking - Progressive Series Hike #3: Sawyer Mountain This hike is now FULL!!! Sorry if you missed out. Keep an out out for other "easyish" hikes. Have you been wanting to try hiking, but don’t feel up to the bigger hikes? I’ve set this up to start small, and relatively easy, and... [Read More]
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The Maine Blues Festival is back!! The three-day festival has been condensed to one full day and has moved from Naples to Lisbon Falls, Maine. There will be five stages set up with continuous rocking blues music from 12:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Spontaneous jamming goes on until 12:00AM. Tickets are JUST $12 in advance and... [Read More] |
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The Pine Point Beach walk will take a break after the October 24 walk. As always, only if the weather is sensible. Meet at 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pinepoint, Scarborough. Walk at your own pace and as far as you wish! The more the merrier! |
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Join me for one of my favorite Portland Trails along the Presumpscot River. Distance is probably around 4 miles. Meet at the end of Overset Street. Overset Street is a side street off Curtis Road and Curtis Road is off Summit Street. |
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Meet at meet at 491 Deering Avenue at 5::30 pm Drive to launch Site, set up balloon, fly!!!!, fold up, drink champagne. Whole event takes about three to four hours. More if we do not have a chase crew. Long sleeved shirts, long pants, long socks, sneakers or work boots, leather gloves or heavy work... [Read More]
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Happy Hour this Friday will be at RIVALRIES in FALMOUTH. They're located at 2 Hat Trick Drive which is off Route 1 and essentially behind the WalMart. Rivalries has lots of room inside and also offers outside seating on their patio. Parking is free on site. Please Note: We've picked a spot north of town... [Read More]
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MOAC member and nationally recognized singer/songwriter Dan Pelletier is playing at Cadenza in Freeport on Friday, June 24 at 7 pm. For reservations, tickets, directions and more information go to https://www.cadenzafreeport.com/events/dan-pelletier-5 |
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Who wants to hike East Sleeper? East Sleeper has an established hiking trail. It is roughly 12.2 miles via the Downes Brook Trail and the Kate Sleeper Trail. The trail is off Route 112 (Kancamagus Highway), near the Passaconaway Campground. Meet at trailhead at 8:30am. If anyone wants/needs a carpooling option, please let me know. ... [Read More]
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Pleasant Mountain loop hike starting at Bald Peak Parking area, following the Bald Peak Trail, Sue's Way and North Ridge Trail to Janine's Overlook Shelter for lunch and on to the Main Peak and descent via Ledges Trail to spotted car(s) at Ledges Parking. Bring lunch, plenty of water, insect repellent and sunblock. Pace will... [Read More] 
Come up to camp in Gray and paddle for about an hour to an hour and a half depending on the group. Please arrive in time to be on the water at 3:30. For those wanting to stick around after, BYO food and drinks. A charcoal grill (and charcoal) will be available. I have some... [Read More]
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Beautiful weather Saturday! Join Happy Hour social event in Scarborough at Ferry Beach off Black Point Road …BYO everything (food, beverage, lawn chair, musical instrument, voice, personality…) starting 5:00pm until whenever. beach walk if desired.
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Hot Air balloon ride/crew flying from Cumberland Maine athletic fields at 7pm. Last chance to get killed in a balloon for 2022! Contact Tom Handcock at 727-470-3613 if you have a death wish. |
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Let’s bike from Pine Point Municipal parking (by boat landing) in Scarborough to Camp Ellis. We are meeting at 9:30. It’s about 18 miles of flat road but with some traffic. Bring appetite/money for a possible stop for cinnamon buns.
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Sail the Emily Jane to Little Chebeague Island at 1:30 today for a classic picnik! Leaving from South Portland, Aspasia Marina. Home before dark with luck. Rabbit's foot on board. Yes! Finally a last minute, low class event commensurate with our station in life! Contact Dan for space: 207 478 6835
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Bonnie Edwards and the Practical Cats are back together and as hot as ever. At the Porthole outside from 2-6. They were rained the previous two Sundays. FREE! Text or call 207-749-0211 to meet up! |
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The Pine Point Beach walk will take a break after the October 24 walk. As always, only if the weather is sensible. Meet at 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pinepoint, Scarborough. Walk at your own pace and as far as you wish! The more the merrier! |
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Join me on an urban adventure starting at a local Portland brewery, then along the Fore River Parkway trail, up an old toboggan run, through the tree-lined streets of the West End, along the Western Promenade and then back down to the brewery. Total of about 2.5 miles. Meet at Bunker Brewing Co, 17 Westfield... [Read More] |
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Goose Eye Mountain is 3,870 foot mountain in the Mahoosuc Range in Grafton Notch State Park and has spectacular views but is a strenuous hike. We will be hiking the 10.1 mile Wright Trail, which has an elevation gain of 2, 821 feet. Book time is 5:17. Other descriptions I have read said it takes... [Read More]
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Meet at Range Pong State park boat ramp for an 11 am launch. Paddle around pond, lunch on beach. Possible rescue practice before landing. Show and go. Park fees apply, free for 65+
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After work walk at Laudholm Farms preserve in Wells. GPS address is 55 Skinner Mill Road, Wells. Meet at 6 PM at front of visitors center. walk for about 2 to 2 1/2 miles. Admission is $6 per person. https://www.wellsreserve.org/visit/trails-beach |
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Please join us to celebrate our independence this July 1-5 at Lamoine State Park. Lamoine is located on State Park Road off Route 184 eight (8) miles southeast of Ellsworth on Frenchman’s Bay. View Map. Nestled in the heart of Down east Maine, this oceanfront park is located in one of the most sought-after vacation regions... [Read More]
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Come upta camp to do a paddle in the upper and middle bays of Little Sebago Lake in Gray. If the water is warm enough (should be), we'll stop to swim (or just stretch our legs) by an island. Paddle will be about an hour and a half, give or take, depending on the group. ... [Read More]
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Happy Hour this Friday will be on the ROOFTOP at BAYSIDE BOWL, 58 Alder Street in Portland. Seating is all outside and it's supposed to be a beautiful night. Parking is free in their lot but there's also free parking on the adjoining streets. With the advent of cooler weather, MOAC Happy Hours may now... [Read More] |
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Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks band in Guilford, NH. I have two gen adm lawn seats for $25 each. The most expensive seats are $319! A hike will be selected for the day of, if desired. Their concert at the State Theater sold out and the tixs were $100+. I'll be commuting from Standish, Maine... [Read More]
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July 2nd sunset and low tide are both at approximately 8:20 PM. With the 7:00 PM forecast 79 degrees, light wind, and low humidity. Shorts, t-shirts, bare feet, and sunglasses are recommended. Fully vaccinated please (honor system). Location: Pine Point Scarborough Municipal parking lot. They stop charging fees at 5:00 PM. Meet at 6:45 PM... [Read More] |
