This marks the 56th year of Maine’s so-called harbinger of spring, which is not only a paddling competition but the celebration of a time-honored tradition and an opportunity to get outdoors after another winter.
Leela Stockley is an alumna of the University of Maine. She lives in northern Maine with her two pugs and a cat. Send videos and photo submissions to lstockley@bangordailynews.com. More by Leela Stockley