The measure supported by Maine’s four-member Congressional delegation resolves rules about where the national park can expand and allows harvesters to work tidal flats next to park land.
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David Rockefeller’s Maine summer home sells for $19 million
The company that handled the sale of Rockefeller’s home on Mount Desert Island would not identify the buyer.
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Acadia National Park closing operations as shutdown continues
All but 15 of the staff members, most of them park rangers, will be furloughed, a spokeswoman says.
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Bill to resolve issues around Acadia advances on Capitol Hill
If the bill passes, wormers and clammers will be guaranteed traditional harvesting rights on mudlflats in the national park.
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Bill to resolve problems in and around Acadia advances on Capitol Hill
A newly revised version of the bill, reflecting local input on issues like clammers rights, is scheduled for a hearing Nov. 15.
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Acadia wormers, clammers, towns await congressional action to fix park boundary, marine harvesting issues
Legislation submitted by Sen. King and Rep. Poliquin to resolve several conflicts remains stalled on Capitol Hill.
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Why raise national park fees? Questions and answers
The plan would bump entry fees for Acadia and other national parks from $25 to $70. The public has a month to weigh in.
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Acadia-area groups raise concerns about possible tripling of park entrance fee
The park service says revenue raised by a price hike at 17 national parks – Acadia’s would go from $25 to $70 – would be used to reduce a backlog of maintenance and infrastructure projects.
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Entry fees at popular national parks, including Acadia, could more than double
The interior secretary says the additional money is needed to help restore the parks.
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Acadia National Park gets funding for trail maintenance
It will receive $192,286 from the federal government, and another $259,112 from the Friends of Acadia, the National Park Service says.