Join us for this first meeting to get involved as an Ambassador for MOAC, as we enter our 36th year! Yes, really. Melanie Lawlor is our chair. We'll meet in a conference room at 5:30 before the general meeting at 7:00. Social time starts at 6:30.
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7,400 Miles on Foot: Tackling the Triple Crown of Hiking Experience the highs and lows of long-distance hiking with longtime MOACer Carey "Beerman" Kish, whose words, images and footsteps will take us over the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail. His journeys on this trifecta of big trails—in 2015, 2019 and 2024... [Read More]
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Meet up at the Great Lost Bear for a traditional gathering after the general meeting. The Bear is located at 540 Forest Avenue in Portland. Park at the service station on the north side or on the street. New members are especially welcome! Come get a glimpse of all the good friends and great times... [Read More] |
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Join me for a walk along the Presumpscot River. Meet at the trailhead at the end of Overset Street in Portland at 1PM. Hopefully the trail will have a chance to dry out a bit but be prepared for muddy conditions. Distance is around 4 1/2 miles.
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HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE CLUB AT RIVERSIDE next to and part of the Riverside Golf Course in Portland. Inexpensive drinks, good food, and free on site parking. Very well received on our last outing here. |
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After much input about Tahiti, here's the trip: Fly to Papeete, Tahiti, maybe stay a day. Then puddle jumper to Raiatea, a nearby island where charters start. The boat is a 43' sailboat. I'll be there early to buy provisions. Sail to several islands including Bora Bora and in many lagoons, anchoring for spectacular snorkeling. ... [Read More] |
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We'll repost for a later date. Monthly Board Meeting via Zoom. MOAC Event is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MOAC Board Meeting Time: Apr 7, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) |
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Join me for a 1.75 mile walk at this Scarborough Land Trust site right next to Camp Ketcha. The area includes an observation deck overlooking the Libby River, part of Scarborough Marsh, and a wooded area with many skunk cabbage blooms (if you haven't seen one, they're very unique). Bring your binoculars if you're a... [Read More] |
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HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THREE DOLLAR DEWEYS located at 241 Commercial Street in the Old Port. The food is good, there's a $3.oo draft pint for Happy Hour, and the popcorn is free. Free parking can be had on Commercial up be Becky's and also at the meters come 6:00PM. |
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Bald and Speckled Mountain is located in Woodstock. Both peaks have great views. Distance is 4.6 miles with an elevation gain of 1,375 feet. Expect spring conditions of mud, water, and snow. Microspikes are mandatory. Bring lunch, water, layers, etc. This is not a show and go. Please contact me (207) 838-0437 and we will... [Read More] |
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Let's take advantage of the weather and walk from Bug Light to Willard Beach and back, approximately 3.5 miles. Newcomers welcome! Meet at Bug Light in South Portland at 10:00am. |
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Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport and MOAC have a long history. We have done trail maintanence for them, we have held Winterfest there, and we had our 20th anniversary celebration there as well. They are holding a volunteer work day on Friday, April 18. One can either sign up for morning or afternoon times, or... [Read More]
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HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE STOCKHOUSE located at 506 Main Street in Westbrook. It's a comfortable and consistent spot offering Happy Hour drink prices, good food, and free parking in their lot. |
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MOAC volunteers will work with Toby Jacobs of the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust on the 105-acre Black Brook Preserve in Windham. The Black Brook Preserve trail network has rolling hills, mature trees, and brooks along with a variety of wildlife and plant life. The trails are great location for bird watching. Wear and bring clothing... [Read More] |
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Volunteer opportunities with Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge during the week of Earth Day. This activity involves planting native shrub bare root seedlings into pots which will be later used for wildlife habitats. Dates/Time and Location: Location: Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge Greenhouse, 429 Post Road (Rt 1), Wells (enter via small drive located just down Route... [Read More]
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HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the RUN OF THE MILL restaurant located at 100 Main Street in Saco. Full bar, very good food, good service, and free parking. Quick and easy to get to: take I95 south to the Saco exit; proceed onto the spur which will take you to Route 1; turn... [Read More] |
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Please join us on Saturday, April 26 for the 24th annual island-wide Earth Day Roadside Cleanup. Local community members and visitors from around the state will gather to pick up a “winter’s worth of trash” from the roadsides of Mount Desert Island and Trenton. Please click here for more information or contact Stewardship Manager Nikki... [Read More]
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Postponed due to forecast for significant rain! Stayed tuned to this channel for an updated date! Join the MOAC trail crew for the first worktrip of the season on our adopted trails on Pleasant Mountain - the Bald Peak Trail and the Sue's Way Trail. We volunteer to maintain these trails in conjunction with the... [Read More]
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HAPPY HOUR this Friday (May 2) will be at the SIDECAR PUB located at 7 Railroad Avenue (fourth floor) in Gorham. 5:30PM to 8:00PM. Full bar, good food, free parking.
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The 100+ member Portland Community Chorus presents “Requiem and Renewal: Finding Light in Life’s Journey”. Our featured work in this concert is "Requiem for the Living" for choir and chamber orchestra. Contemporary composer, Dan Forrest, has reimagined the traditional requiem by focusing on a plea for rest and mercy for the living. It is a... [Read More]
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The 100+ member Portland Community Chorus presents “Requiem and Renewal: Finding Light in Life’s Journey”. Our featured work in this concert is “Requiem for the Living” for choir and chamber orchestra. Contemporary composer, Dan Forrest, has reimagined the traditional requiem by focusing on a plea for rest and mercy for the living. It is a... [Read More]
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