The Veazie Salmon Club is pleased to welcome Hirundo Wildlife Refuge as our guest speaker this Thursday, the 28th. Hirundo will share their inspiring work on fostering the mutual well-being of our human and wildlife communities—a mission that ties directly to our rivers, lands, and the lives they sustain. This is a wonderful chance to learn how people and […]
Please take time to digest and consider this link AS Policy Brief Writing seeking support for a carefully managed, limited catch-and-release season for Atlantic salmon on the Penobscot River. A limited catch-and-release season for Atlantic salmon on the Penobscot would give anglers the same opportunity our neighbor New Brunswick has proven works—enjoying the tradition of Atlantic […]
The banks of the Penobscot River hold countless stories – of salmon runs, early morning casts, and friendships forged over shared love of the water. Among those stories is the life and legacy of Donald M. Clough, a dedicated 45 year VZS Club member known for his kind and caring spirit which left an indelible […]
The Penobscot River has long been a vital corridor for migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon, shad, alewife, and river herring. At the Milford Dam the method of fish passage is not only a matter of conservation, but one of ecological restoration, cultural heritage, and scientific understanding. However, a transformative solution exists; installing a […]
Happy last day of July Veazie Salmon Club Members! Our community continues to step and support our Club with gifts and acts of kindness that we humbly appreciate! Most recently through coordination with Town Manager Mark Leonard and the team at Veazie’s own Frazier Signal Technologies a new telephone pole was donated and installed. The prior […]
Blanchard Twp., Maine – Paul passed away in Blanchard Township, ME, on June 12, 2025. He was born in Monroe, LA, and lived in all forty-eight states and Alaska, as well as Europe. Growing up as an Air Force brat he attended third grade in five different places. He learned to make friends and fit-in […]
Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s Veazie Salmon Club meeting. While we had a low turnout, we greatly appreciate the participation of those who were able to attend and contribute to the conversation. Your involvement helps keep the spirit and mission of the club alive. Special thanks to Chef Tony once […]
A Father’s Day Tribute – Veazie Salmon Club To all Fathers of the Veazie Salmon Club—those with us still, and those whose memory runs strong like the river we love: On Sunday we will pause to honor the quiet strength, the steady hands, and the faithful hearts of the men who have guided us—not just […]
The river herring run is winding down on the Penobscot… another record year! Shad numbers have picked up considerably… 600+ over the weekend! It’s time to get out and catch some! Salmon numbers have also taken a jump since the last report. We are still a bit behind recent years, but so has been our […]
With hearts heavy and eyes misted, join me in bidding farewell to a soul who brought more joy to all our lives than words can ever truly hold — beloved Buddy. From the moment he first set paw at the Veazie Salmon Club, Buddy wasn’t just a dog — he became our spirit, our greeter, […]