Could that mean we are loving the park to death?
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine boat captain gets jail, fine for shooting seal off Acadia National Park
Key evidence was footage from a video camera that was mounted on Joseph Martin’s own fishing vessel, the FV Sunlight.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller leaves over $25 million to Maine institutions
The Land and Garden Preserve of Mount Desert Island gets $20 million and the Maine Coast Heritage Trust gets $5 million.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Uncategorized
This message appeared in huge letters on an Acadia beach
It may look Photoshopped, but the word “RESIST” really was written in letters over 25 feet tall on a beach in Acadia National Park.
Posted inNation & World
Visits to national parks topple record again, and that’s good news-bad news
As people clamor to experience outdoor treasures, including Acadia, the pressures of high usage mount.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Acadia’s Park Loop Road closes to traffic as park readies for winter
The scenic road remains open to pedestrians and bicyclists.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Crowded Acadia may turn to reservation system for peak periods
Nothing’s set in stone, but the much-loved national park is looking at options – such as metering and yes, reservations – to safeguard the visitor experience.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine summer tourism revenue on track to break all records
Big numbers from Portland and the southern coast and Bar Harbor make this a banner year, with restaurant and lodging sales the highest ever.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Canadian man rescued from Acadia Park mountain
The 28-year-old hiker was losing blood from a compound femur fracture when park rangers pulled him to safety.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.