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Type River
Other Forms FormsKenepekachiachk
Meaning & History
The name Kennebecasis comes from the Maliseet (Wolastoqey) word Kenepekachiachk, meaning "little long bay" (kenebek = "long bay," asis = "little"). It describes the widening sections of the river, which flow into the Saint John River. The river was historically significant for the Maliseet people as a travel route and for fishing.