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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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
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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Posted inNation & World, News, Outdoors
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inNation & World
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Since 2006, visitation at Acadia has gone up a whopping 55%
Could that mean we are loving the park to death?
Posted inMaine, 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.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, 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 inMaine, 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.