Olive Taverner laughs Wednesday after dismounting the sidecar of a motorcycle following, a ride in 20 degree F temperatures through Augusta. The 91-year-old said the bike ride, courtesy of the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association, was on the bucket list she composed upon retiring as a teacher in 1986. The resident of Gray Birch Long Term Care in Augusta said the only wish she has to left to complete on the list is a helicopter ride. The side car journey was, she said, “just wonderful.”
Andy started his photojournalism career with the Kennebec Journal in 1995. Over the years, he has won numerous Maine Press Association awards for his images of Maine people, places and events and contributed... More by Andy Molloy
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