What is the meaning of Cathance?

Kaht-ahah-nis

"The Twisting River"

The name of the river is fitting. "Cat-hance" is our english pronunciation of the native word for crooked or twisting. They knew the switch-backs and windings of this long river.

Between Branches

• The Cathance Center property is located between the east and west branches of the Cathance River. One corner of the southern boundary is the west branch.

The Long Way

• Putting in a raft at the corner of the property, one could (mostly) paddle all the way to Merrymeeting Bay. What is a four mile drive, however, would turn into a trip of more than four times that distance. A winding way indeed. A portage and a section of rapids would keep the trip interesting, as well!