Some of the sting of the paper industry’s retreat could be eased by a more diverse economy. By The Editorial Board Kennebec Journal editorial When historians look back on Aug. 24, 2016, what will they say about the decision to take 87,000 acres of land in the heart of Maine’s northern forest out of production Read More
National Park Service
It’s Official: Obama Declares Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument
By A.J. Higgins Maine Public news story President Barack Obama has accepted the gift of about 87,500 acres of land from Roxanne Quimby’s foundation and designated it today as the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. In a written statement from the White House, the Obama administration said the region’s awe-inspiring mountains, forests and waters Read More
What We Know About Access To North Woods National Monument Land
By John Holyoke and Nick McCrea, BDN staff Bangor Daily News news story BANGOR, Maine — Now that President Barack Obama has made it official and signed an executive order creating the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, those interested in visiting the new attraction might be wondering what kind of activities will, and won’t, Read More
Maine’s ‘Valuable Addition’ to National Park System is Ready for Your Visit
Bangor Daily News editorial The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is reality. After decades of planning — and rancor — 87,500 acres near Patten are permanently protected and part of the National Park Service inventory with the president’s signature on an executive order Wednesday morning. “Katahdin Woods and Waters is an exceptional example of Read More
Obama Creates 87,500-Acre National Monument In Maine’s North Woods
By Kevin Miller, staff writer Portland Press Herald news story President Obama designated more than 87,500 acres of forestland in Maine’s fabled North Woods as a national monument Wednesday in a historic but unilateral decision following years of fierce debate. With the stroke of a pen, Obama created the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Read More
Maine’s ‘Valuable Addition’ to National Park System is Ready for Your Visit
By The BDN Editorial Board Bangor Daily News editorial The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is reality. After decades of planning — and rancor — 87,500 acres of land near Patten are permanently protected and part of the National Park Service inventory with the president’s signature on an executive order Wednesday morning. “Katahdin Woods Read More
Statement by Lisa Pohlmann about Creation of New Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
We are thrilled about President Obama’s decision to establish a new national monument in Maine on land east of Baxter State Park. We can think of no better way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service than with the addition of the wonderful Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. We are delighted Read More
Roxanne Quimby Transfers 87,000 Acres Planned for National Monument to US Government
By Nick Sambides Jr., BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story BANGOR, Maine — The company owned by Roxanne Quimby’s family transferred more than 87,000 acres to the federal government on Tuesday, strongly indicating President Barack Obama soon will designate a North Woods national monument. Susan F. Bulay, Penobscot County register of deeds, confirmed the Read More
I Used to Oppose a Big Park in the North Woods. Now, I See a National Monument Can Work.
By Bucky Owen, Special to the BDN Bangor Daily News op-ed I can envision a small national monument east of Baxter State Park centered around three rivers: the East Branch of the Penobscot, the Seboeis and the Wassataquoik, all special places in Maine. The name is one I came up with, but the idea of Read More
