by Christine Parrish Free Press news story A kingfisher rattles and swings out over the river where it curves smooth and green around a pine bank, flies overhead and disappears as we beach the canoe on a gravel bar across from our temporary camp. My first impression on following the kingfisher into the silver maple Read More
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
North Woods National Monument Supporters Outnumber Opponents at Local Forum
By Susan Sharon MPBN news story It began as a day for invited speakers to denounce a proposed national monument in the Katahdin region and closed with a decisive show of support from local residents and business owners. Both a congressional field hearing and a public forum sponsored by national monument opponents were billed as 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
Northern Maine Deserves Better
For example, Rep. Bruce Poliquin wants to inflame people to help his campaign along. By Alan Caron Portland Press Herald op-ed Over a thousand Mainers converged on two northern Maine public gatherings last week to argue over a proposal to set aside 87,500 acres of the North Woods as a so-called national monument. Opposition arguments Read More
My Two Minds on the Maine Woods National Monument
By Sarah O’Malley Bangor Daily News column Yes? I wasn’t sure. A week ago I attended the North Woods National Monument proposal forum in Orono, bringing no clear opinion with me and like many people looking for some clarity on the issue. Listening to the testimonials during the evening I surprised myself with realization that Read More
It’s the Ideal Time to Say Yes to a New National Park in Maine
by Kate Rush, Special to the BDN Bangor Daily News op-ed Conservation and the economy go hand in hand, especially in Maine. This connection is well-established and easy to see in America’s National Park System, which celebrates its 10oth anniversary in 2016. All around the United States, from the Everglades in Florida to Denali in Read More
May 16, 2016: Maine Woods National Monument Public Meeting, Orono
On Monday, May 16th, U.S. Senator Angus King hosted a public meeting to discuss the creation of the Maine Woods National Monument. Jonathan Jarvis, the Director of the National Park Service, attended this historic event. What: Maine Woods National Monument Public Meeting When: 5:00 p.m., Monday May 16th. Plan to arrive early (4:00-4:30 p.m.) to Read More
Fall: East Branch of the Penobscot River, Day 3, Baxter State Park
Going to sleep early means waking up early, and we stirred just after the sun had begun its ascent. A layer of frost had developed on the outside of our sleeping bags and tent, but I was actually quite warm in my long underwear pants, jeans, fleece button-down, fleece vest, jacket, winter jacket, knitted hat, Read More
A Katahdin Region National Park is an Opportunity We Can’t Let Slip Away
By Georgia Manzo, Bangor Daily News op-ed I am writing to express my personal support for the proposed national park and national recreation or national monument in the Katahdin Region and applaud the recent Bangor Daily News endorsement. I grew up in Little Italy in Millinocket; my grandfather and father worked their entire adult lives Read More
