PORTLAND PRSS HERALD • March 28, 2020
Joseph Demakis began his thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail on March 17 in Georgia. Just a day later, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy urged hikers to get off the trail for fear of the spread of coronavirus. Once Demakis got word from another hiker, he quickly ended his plans for a six-month hike and came home to North Waterboro, where he is self-isolating.