by Susan Sharon MPBN news story Backers of a possible national park in Maine’s North Woods made a grand gesture to some of their longtime critics today. They announced they will open 40,000 acres of privately-held land for hunting, and expand access for recreation on another 60,000 acres. As Susan Sharon reports, the action is Read More
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
National Park Makes Economic Sense, Studies Find
Evaluating a proposal for a North Woods park requires adapting to changes already under way. Kennebec Journal editorial A pair of economic studies should change the debate over whether a national park makes sense for northern Maine. Until last week, the conflict had been cast as a clash between competing views of preservation. The pro-park Read More
New Studies Show National Park Would Boost Maine’s Economy, Quimby’s Son Says
By Nick Sambides Jr., BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story BANGOR, Maine â Economic studies commissioned by Roxanne Quimby’s land-holdings company show that a 75,000-acre national park and same-size recreation area in the Katahdin region would create 450-1,055 jobs, her son said Thursday. Lucas St. Clair presented the studies during a meeting with the Read More
Studies Commissioned By Quimby Show Economic Benefits of National Parks
by Susan Sharon MPBN news story Two studies commissioned by philanthropist Roxanne Quimby’s foundation suggest that a national park in northern Maine could boost tourism, jobs and personal income in the region. Specifically, the studies find that similar communities with national parks and recreation areas outpace the national average for economic development. The studies by Read More
Quimby’s Idea for a National Park Gathering Momentum, Supporters Say
By Nick Sambides Jr., BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story MEDWAY, Maine â A citizens committee formed to investigate the feasibility of Roxanne Quimby’s proposal to give to the National Park Service 70,000 acres she owns adjacent to Baxter State Park announced Wednesday that 16 groups support having the park service study the proposal’s Read More
Inside Interior Secretary Salazar’s National Park Meeting
Last Thursday was a big day for the future of Maine’s North Woods. In the afternoon, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Salazar addressed a crowd of about 300 at the high school auditorium in Millinocket. The topic was Roxanne Quimby’s proposal for a national park on the 70,000 acres she owns along the East Branch Read More
