FAQ

Who runs this site?

This site is owned and managed by Robert Demers, of Gardiner, Maine. It is a personal initiative, a labor of love for which he receives no material remuneration.

Why did you start this web site?

The inspiration for this web site was the Kennebec River Historic Waterway project defined by the legislature in 2003 and further developed by the KRHW Conference.

Who is the site intended for?

The site was created for the citizens of the nineteen communities sharing the shoreline of the Kennebec from Waterville and Winslow to the sea and anyone else interested in those communities and the priceless treasure that runs through them. This coverage will eventually be expanded to include the communities abutting the river all the way to Moosehead Lake.

What do you hope to accomplish with this initiative?

Our hope is to stimulate community and personal enthusiasm for The River by offering Kennebec River-related information, insights, viewpoints and humor not generally available on any other web site. We hope to inspire others towards public, private and personal initiatives of benefit to The River and its communities. An Ideas Page will help to stir your imagination.

Who writes the content?

Articles, essays, news and anecdotes are invited from anyone who has something to share that is directly relevant to the Kennebec River. All submissions will be considered and appropriate ones will be printed on the web site as space permits.

What are the criteria for subject matter to be considered for publication on the site?

Full details can be found on the Authors Guidelines page, but generally speaking, subject matter may be historical, contemporary, humorous, fact or fiction. Photos, artwork and drawings are encouraged. However, all material must be relevant in some way to the Kennebec River.

How often is the site changed?

This is a quarterly magazine (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter). Between regular issues, the site may be updated if subject and timeliness of new content warrants. Folks who wish to be notified when significant new material is posted may request an update notice by sending a blank email to: notify@kennebecrivercommunities.com

Do you print stories about businesses and other commercial interests?

Articles about new or expanding businesses that are uniquely related to The River will be evaluated for publication on the nature and extent of that relationship. If a reference to a business is only incidental to a river-related article or anectdote, with no 'puffery' or promotional characteristics, there should be no problem with such references.

What about paid advertising?

There are some out-of-pocket expenses involved in maintaining this web site so we are currently looking at ways to help us recover some of those costs. In the meantime, businesses and organizations interested in supporting this initiative with paid advertising should contact me directly.

How do you relate to the many ecological, conservation and other similar special interest groups around the state?

Though highly supportive of all such groups, we are totally independent. We will watch all kindred web sites closely and (with permission) link to or reprint materials relevant to the Kennebec River Historic Waterway. Officials of Maine-based conservation and historical organizations, or Maine chapters of national organizations who would like to be included on a special links master page should contact us.

What can we expect to see on the individual Kennebec River communities pages listed in the left panel of each page?

These pages will offer content that is unique to each community. Residents who are interested in being a 'stringer' for their home town should contact us. From that point we'll dialog a bit and see where it leads.

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