Maine’s junior U.S. senator was tapped to chair the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, and a subcommittee that oversees U.S. nuclear and strategic forces.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins to back Haaland for Interior secretary, sealing her approval
The announcement makes Haaland’s confirmation by the Senate nearly certain and follows Haaland’s endorsement last week by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress comes together finally to help national parks
The Great American Outdoors Act was a great step, but the work shouldn’t end there.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Acadia vehicle registration system to start on Oct. 1
Online reservations will be needed for the park’s busiest spots – Sand Beach and Cadillac Mountain Road – with the goal of easing traffic congestion.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: It’s going to be a Clark Griswold kind of summer
Federal lawmakers overcome partisan divisions to pass legislation that invests wisely in our outdoors – at a time when we’re ready for family road trips.
Posted inLocal & State
State beaches, Acadia National Park opening with COVID-19 changes
Summertime hot spots such as Popham and Crescent beaches will open on Monday but parking could be even scarcer than normal because of capacity restrictions.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Acadia’s Park Loop Road and several coastal state parks will reopen Monday
Parks with beaches, including Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg and Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth, have been closed since March.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s enjoy Maine’s outdoors responsibly during COVID crisis
Lawmakers can help by investing in the federal and state programs that make public lands available.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Acadia National Park shutting down amid coronavirus outbreak
The park, one of the nation’s most popular, will stay closed indefinitely.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Driver charged in fatal Acadia crash says state didn’t have right to take blood test
An attorney for Praneeth Manubolu argues that police erred in taking a state-mandated blood sample because the accident that killed his 3 passengers occurred on federal land.