After Burt’s Bees, after the national monument, she could take it easy. But this famous entrepreneur can’t stop doing.
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Katahdin-area national monument already paying off for locals
Real estate agents and small-business owners near the new Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument say they’re seeing an uptick in interest and activity.
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Roxanne Quimby buys campground near Acadia National Park
The Burt’s Bees co-founder purchased the 113-acre Ocean Woods for an undisclosed price and will continue operating it as a campground.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
It’s Worth the Trip: Katahdin Loop Road has so much to offer
The way into the new national monument is full of scenic views and hiking possibilities.
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Making the national monument a natural fit for Maine
Both sides of a philosophical divide say they’ll collaborate on lingering questions about access, logging and infrastructure to make Katahdin Woods and Waters a ‘net positive.’
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument opens office in Millinocket
Tim Hudson, a veteran park service employee, was selected to serve as superintendent while Christina Marts was named community planner for the new monument.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Roxanne Quimby’s historic gift marks new era for Maine
Some of the sting of the paper industry’s retreat could be eased by a more diverse economy in the Katahdin region.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
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.