He visits the 87,500-acre Maine site as part of a federal review, noting it offers public access and jobs but stopping short of affirming the monument designation opposed by Gov. LePage.
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Maine attorney general vows to challenge any attempt to undo Katahdin-area monument
Taking a stand at odds with Gov. LePage, the attorney general calls for an end to the Interior secretary’s review of Katahdin Woods and Waters two days before he arrives.
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Our View: Interior secretary should do more than visit Maine’s new national monument
Because of economic stress in the Katahdin region, not all those who need to be heard are still there.
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Interior Secretary Zinke to visit Katahdin national monument next week
The visit is part of his department’s review of 26 national monuments as requested by President Trump in an executive order.
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Maine Voices: LePage misrepresented Maine opinion on national monument
There was plenty of public outreach prior to the Katahdin designation, and polls of Mainers show strong support for it.
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Despite uncertain future, Katahdin monument fully open for Memorial Day weekend
Katahdin Woods & Waters opens its 21-mile loop road, increasing access for both casual visitors and serious adventurers.
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Supporters hang their own sign for Katahdin monument after LePage balks
The sign appears to be written on a bed sheet or a piece of canvas and was hung from an Interstate 95 overpass.
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LePage blocks installation of road signs to Katahdin national monument
The Maine Transportation Department says it’s financially prudent to wait until a review affirms the federal designation, but a member of the family that donated the land calls it ‘a poor excuse to be spiteful.’
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Poliquin defends health care vote, says he won’t advocate for or against monument
In a TV interview, Maine’s 2nd District congressman says the American Health Care Act would eliminate taxes and ensure coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
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Our View: Don’t drive away investment in Katahdin region
As President Trump tries to undo monument protections, Maine residents should speak up.