BERLIN – One of the Northeast's premier rivers winds its way through the heart of the valley, a waterway connecting all the local communities. Seeing an underutilized resource, the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce is working to publicize the recreational opportunities offered by the Androscoggin River.
This coming Thursday, July 16, the chamber is hosting PaddleBREWmania at the Northern Forest Heritage Park in conjunction with the 20th annual Androscoggin Source to the Sea Trek.
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