50 Years: A Golden Milestone

WABI-TV5 posted this video of the founders of the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, Sonny Colburn and the late Lew Gilman, in which the two discuss the origins of the race in 1967.

Over 30,000 paddlers have participated in the Kenduskeag since 1967. Canoe race decals and t-shirts have been spotted in Australia, Alaska, Kenya and the Philippines.

Bangor Parks and Recreation, along with countless volunteers and safety personnel, have put decades of hard work into making this dream come true - a dream that began with a phone call between these two gentlemen: Lew "Spook" Gilman (left) and Ed "Sonny" Colburn.

Congratulations to all involved on reaching this historic milestone.

In Sonny's words: "I wish (Lew) was still here...I want everyone to have a good time and smile. Even if they get wet!"