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.
Just one week later, in Piscataquis County, they will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of another fun opportunity for folks to hit the water and paddle hard.
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.