Opponents of the Katahdin-area proposal are determined to fight on, but others see the designation as a done deal and believe it’s time to plan for that outcome.
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Congressional committee plans national monument hearing in Maine
Rep. Bruce Poliquin requested the House Committee on Natural Resources ‘field hearing’ in the Katahdin region to air concerns of residents who oppose a proposed North Woods national monument.
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Park Service chief hears emotional, divided views on North Woods national monument
About 1,000 Maine residents and local officials attend two meetings, with testimony split between those who think it will hurt the region’s forest products industry and others who think it will pump new life into a lackluster economy.
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Poliquin requests House committee visit over national monument designation
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin wants the House Natural Resources Committee to hold ‘an official congressional field hearing’ in Maine to hear Katahdin-area residents’ concerns.
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Fishing board chairman urges caution on Atlantic sea monument
Douglas Grout of the regional commission says more analysis is needed.
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Commentary: Blame Dill and liberals for poor economic record, not me, Gov. LePage says
Maine won’t prosper until it ends the highly taxed, anti-business legacy left behind by Democratic rule.
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Maine Voices: National monument proposal a historic opportunity for Katahdin region, chamber chief says
It would be the first step toward the creation of a national park as well as desperately needed jobs.
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Bill opposing national monuments in Maine going to LePage’s desk
The proposal is inspired by the debate over plans to create a national monument or national park in the Katahdin region.
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Maine Senate votes against North Woods national monument
The largely symbolic vote notes opposition to such a designation by the federal government, which likely could do it anyway.
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Maine House to Obama: No national monument in North Woods
The 77-71 vote sends a message but can’t stop the presidential designation, which supporters hope will lead to a national park.