It's hard to believe that out of all the beautifully clean water we enjoy here in the Pine Tree State that at one time, one of our rivers was on the national top 10 list for filthiest in the country.
Proud Mainer Jordan Verge ran a 5K in Old Town with only a couple days' notice and no training. Here's how his experience went and what he'd tell other runners.
Every year, the Maine Warden Service and Maine Marine Patrol receive numerous calls about unoccupied canoes, kayaks, and rowboats found floating on the water.