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katahdin woods & waters national monument

Published
June 14, 2017

Interior secretary sees no need to reduce size of ‘beautiful’ Katahdin national monument

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.
Published
June 12, 2017

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.
Published
June 12, 2017

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.
Published
June 8, 2017

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.
Published
June 7, 2017

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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Published
May 26, 2017

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.
Published
May 24, 2017

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.
Published
May 22, 2017

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.'
Published
May 12, 2017

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.
Published
May 9, 2017

Our View: Don’t drive away investment in Katahdin region

As President Trump tries to undo monument protections, Maine residents should speak up.