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
President Obama
Obama Signs Order Creating North Woods National Monument
By Nick Sambides Jr., Staff Writer Bangor Daily News news story WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama signed into law the creation of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument on Wednesday, a day after landowner Roxanne Quimby transferred 87,563 acres of her property in Maine to the federal government. The executive order states that Read More
NRCM Lauds Creation of a New National Monument in Maine
Katahdin Woods and Waters will be “protected forever” NRCM news release The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) today heralded the creation of a new national monument in Maine. “We are thrilled about President Obama’s decision to establish a new national monument in Maine on land east of Baxter State Park,” said NRCM Executive Director 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
Obama’s Environmental Legacy: Some 24 National Monuments
By Kevin Freking, staff writer Associated Press news story WASHINGTON (AP) — The race is on to win President Barack Obama’s attention as he puts some final touches on his environmental legacy. Conservation groups, American Indian tribes and federal lawmakers are urging his administration to preserve millions of acres as national monuments. Such a designation Read More
Poliquin Puts Fate of National Monument in Hands of Utah Lawmakers
By David Jenkins, Special to the BDN Bangor Daily News op-ed U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin often frames his primary concern about the possible establishment of a national monument in the Katahdin region as one of process and that the decision is locally driven. Too bad his actions suggest otherwise. Poliquin has shown utter contempt for Read More
Advocates: Pollution Rules Necessary to Protect Acadia’s Air
by A.J. Higgins MPBN news story Millions of Americans visit Maine’s Acadia National Park each year expecting a quality outdoor experience featuring some of the state’s most iconic landscapes. But unhealthy air quality in the region is forcing some hikers to change their plans. Rich MacDonald, a registered Maine guide and co-owner of the Natural Read More
Tourism, Conservation, Public Health Experts Urge Support for Clean Air and Climate Protections for Acadia National Park and Region
Say ecosystems, public health, and economy all depend on effective Clean Air Act protections NRCM News Release Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park – With one of Maine’s most famous vistas at their back—the mountainous rocky coast of Acadia National Park—diverse speakers urged support for two important air quality standards that are needed to protect the Read More
Chellie Pingree Encourages Obama to Create National Monument in Maine
The 1st District representative writes a letter on the eve of a congressional field hearing on the topic in East Millinocket. The Associated Press Portland Press Herald news story WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree has written to President Barack Obama to encourage him to create a national monument in northern Maine. In her letter, Read More
