Maine kayaker’s paddling streak reaches 30 years with no plans of stopping

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • February 1, 2023

There are few things Larry Merrill enjoys more than kayaking. On Wednesday afternoon, the Orrington man will be heading onto the water yet again. This time, he will achieve an impressive paddling milestone. It will mark the completion of 30 consecutive years in which Merrill will have paddled at least once every month in Maine, for 20 minutes or longer.