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Kayakers line up Saturday for the Androscoggin Adventure at the launch area in Rumford. More than 60 watercraft participated in several events, inlcuding a mini treasure hunt, a poker run and a sprint raced. EnvisionRumford and the Chisholm Ski Club presented the events. Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times

RUMFORD — Looking for treasure, a winning poker hand or a sprint race, paddlers in more than 60 watercraft took part in the Androscoggin Adventure on Saturday.

Canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and other watercraft were on the Androscoggin River to enjoy the adventures presented by EnvisionRumford and the Chisholm Ski Club.

The Androscoggin Sprint, a four-mile timed race by the ski club drew 14 entrants.

Tracyn Thayer of Bethel competes Saturday in the Androscoggin Sprint race in Rumford. The Chisholm Ski Club presented the four-mile race on the Androscoggin River. Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times

Most of the attendees took part in the Androscoggin Float, a mini treasure hunt with a map to collect items from islands .

EnvisionRumford presented the hunt, as well as a poker run, with card-dealing locations marked with large cards. The best hand at the end of the run won a cash prize.

At the Rumford boat launch, spectators enjoyed a cornhole tourney and live music from Jim Gallant.

Gary Dolloff of Rumford makes a late dash Saturday to the finish the four-mile Androscoggin Sprint on the Androscoggin River in Rumford. Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times

Bruce Farrin is editor for the Rumford Falls Times, serving the River Valley with the community newspaper since moving to Rumford in 1986. In his early days, before computers, he was responsible for...

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