Canoe race is Saturday

YOU NEVER KNOW — When paddlers take to the Meduxnekeag River on Saturday for the annual canoe race, you never know what might happen or who might be paddling in the race.
By Gloria Austin
Staff Writer
    The annual Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race is Saturday.
    This year, pre-registration can be done through the mail care of Todd Willard, Houlton High School, 5 Bird St. Houlton, Maine or pre-register in person at Houlton High School on Friday from 5-9 p.m. A registrations form can be obtained by downloading it from Houlton High School’s website or from the MaCKRO.org.
    Chairmen of this year’s race are Willard and Malcolm Nesbitt.
    The eight-mile race will begin at 10 a.m. from the Wellington residence on Station Road in New Limerick. Registration the day of the race will be at the Wellingtons from 8-9:30 a.m., with a race briefing following. The Meduxnkeag River Canoe Race is part of MaCKRO’s Downriver Championship Series Point Race.
    The course begins at Wellingtons and ends at the third bridge (Highland Avenue’s boat landing) in Houlton. Helmets are required for all kayaks. 
    For more information, contact Willard at 538-6507 or e-mail towillard@msln.net.