Susan Capella, of New Portland, watches her grandchildren swimming Friday morning in the Carrabassett River in the shadows of the Wire Bridge in New Portland. From left, Avery Keller and her cousins, Alise Wood and Cole Wood. Dogs Sal and Manny were fetching sticks in the water as their humans were panning for gold nearby. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Susan Capella of New Portland watches her grandchildren frolic in the water Friday morning in the Carrabassett River in the shadows of the Wire Bridge in New Portland. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal