But services have been curtailed at Acadia National Park, where about 70 staff members are on furlough.
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Sen. King calls for park service to address deferred maintenance
King, who toured Acadia on Thursday with acting Director Dan Smith and Rep. Bruce Poliquin, says Americans must commit to leaving national parks in better shape for the next generation.
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Maine’s night sky beckons stargazers to Acadia
The 10th annual Acadia Night Sky Festival is scheduled to begin Wednesday.
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Hiker rescued on mountain in Acadia National Park
A woman injured her leg while hiking on Dorr Mountain, Maine Forest Rangers say.
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Nature Conservancy state director: Congress should renew Land and Water Conservation Fund, a lifeline for Maine’s outdoors
The 50-year-old program ensures access to hunting, fishing, hiking and camping – and it expires on Sept. 30.
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A guide to reducing light pollution around your home, neighborhood
Man-made lighting threatens creatures such as birds, bats and insects that rely on darkness to forage, mate and more.
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Let there be dark: Advocates push Maine as astrotourism destination
The state’s many precious resources include the largest light-pollution-free swath in the eastern half of the U.S. A new effort is underway to protect it with ‘dark sky’ designations and promote it as an out-of-this-world attraction.
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Bill to fix problems at Acadia, allow clamming advances in U.S. Senate
A Senate panel endorses the legislation, which awaits approval by the full Senate.
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Acadia road openings delayed by winter weather damage
Seal Cove, Western Mountain and Lurvey Spring roads, which usually open by mid-May, will remain closed for at least a few more weeks.
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Acadia visitors spent a record $284 million last year
The annual analysis by the National Park Service shows the cumulative benefit to the local economy was about $338 million.