By Nick Sambides Jr., BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story TOWNSHIP 2 RANGE 9, Maine – Roxanne Quimby’s vision and tenacity were praised during a dedication ceremony and public celebration of the new Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument on Sunday. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell praised the Burt’s Bees millionairess for Read More
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell
Secretary of the Interior: Maine Land Worthy of National Monument
By Marissa Bodnar WGME 13 news story PATTEN (WGME) — A member of President Obama’s Cabinet explored the site of the nation’s newest national monument over the weekend, testing out the water and hiking trails. CBS 13 was the only television crew along for the tour. Lucas St. Clair wasn’t sure the day would ever Read More
Interior Secretary Test-drives Newest National Monument
Sally Jewell experiences ‘the bounty of the Maine woods’ as part of the park service’s 100th year. By Leslie Bridgers, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story TOWNSHIP 5, RANGE 8 — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell arrived by canoe at Haskell Deadwater on Saturday afternoon escorted by two guides on stand-up paddleboards. Read More
President Designates Maine’s Katahdin A National Monument
By Paula Tracy, staff writer WMUR news story WASHINGTON —On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, President Obama has designated the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. It is the first national monument to preserve the landscape and honor the history and culture of Maine’s North Woods. Related: Centennial Campaign Read More
