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
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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
Celebrate Acadia’s Centennial with a New Monument in Maine
By The BDN Editorial Board Bangor Daily News editorial Friday, July 8, is the official centennial of the preservation of Acadia National Park. One hundred years ago, President Woodrow Wilson accepted a gift of 5,000 acres along the Maine coast to create Sieur de Monts National Monument. It was the first federal preserve made up Read More
Speaking Up for a New National Monument
On May 16, 2016, more than 1,100 supporters of new National Monument for Maine attended a hearing in Orono, hosted by Senator Angus King, who invited National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis to hear from Maine people about the proposal. The incredible turnout included people from every corner of the state. About 200 people came Read More
Expectations Mixed in Wake of National Monument Meetings
Opponents of the Katahdin-area proposal are determined to fight on, but others see the designation as a done deal and believe it’s time to plan for that outcome. By Kevin Miller, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story The head of the National Park Service had just wrapped up a marathon day of hearings on Read More
