Tim Hudson, a veteran park service employee, was selected to serve as superintendent while Christina Marts was named community planner for the new monument.
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National monument designation triggers clashing political reactions
Maine’s congressional delegation offers a mix of praise, objections and hopes for economic benefits in the Katahdin region.
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New national monument established in Maine’s North Woods, but debate rages on
The National Park Service begins to open offices and invite visitors to the Katahdin region hours after President Obama designates the 87,600 acres donated by Roxanne Quimby.
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Quimby donates Katahdin region land to U.S. for national monument
More than 87,600 acres are transferred amid speculation that a controversial federal designation to protect the land could come Thursday, the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
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Roxanne Quimby donates 100 acres to Acadia National Park
The gift of 13 ‘inholding’ parcels, worth about $2 million, comes a week before centennial celebrations for the National Park Service.
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National monument proposals seek Obama’s OK before he leaves office
Efforts are underway in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Maine and elsewhere to get Obama to designate new national monuments before he leaves office.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Collins, King should lead effort for monument
Having worked in the forest products industry, I’ve seen benevolence and appreciation for conservation from its managers and landowners. I had hoped the Maine Forest Products Council had this vision of balance, but they do not. Good economic health and good stewardship of the earth are not unlike caring for our own physical health; moderation […]
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Commentary: Republican indifference puts sacred Native American land in Utah at risk
One of the lawmakers blocking federal efforts to protect Bears Ears, a culturally and historically significant area, also opposes a Maine national monument.
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Our View: Court ruling on Harpswell beach access shows need for public land
The public has no guarantee of access when the ownership of special spots changes hands.
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Tribes push for national monument in Utah
A coalition of tribes seeks protection for lands and sites that they consider sacred.