North woods
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PublishedApril 10, 2020
Program offers artist 2 weeks of solitude in Maine wilderness
Amenities include hand-pumped running water, a wood stove, gas appliances including a cookstove and refrigerator, and solar-powered lights.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2016
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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PublishedJune 5, 2016
Our View: Pair of sham hearings left no room for listening
Politically managed fact-finding does nothing to foster dynamic discussion on a national monument and undercover warden operations.
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PublishedJune 1, 2016
Our View: One-sided hearing won’t clarify issues with Katahdin region monument
If a congressional panel really wanted to hear from the public, they'd let supporters speak, too.
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PublishedMay 31, 2016
Chellie Pingree encourages Obama to create national monument in Maine
The 1st District representative writes a letter on the eve of a congressional field hearing on the topic in East Millinocket.
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PublishedMay 22, 2016
Alan Caron: Northern Maine deserves better
For example, Rep. Bruce Poliquin wants to inflame people to help his campaign along.
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PublishedMay 22, 2016
Expectations mixed in wake of national monument meetings
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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PublishedMay 13, 2016
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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PublishedApril 11, 2016
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.