Some communities are pushing back on plans to develop ‘glampgrounds’ that seek to offer an outdoor hotel-like experience.
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Brewer High School student dies in fall at Acadia National Park
Bryce Basso, 17, was hiking with friends near Otter Cliff when he fell, officials said.
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Acadia National Park increases entry fees effective Saturday
Much of the fee increase effective Saturday will give a boost to the Island Explorer bus system.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
National Park Service investigates vandalism at Acadia National Park
Graffiti sprayed-painted on hiking trails could confuse hikers and lead them off established trails, the park service says.
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Park service proposes increasing entrance fees to Acadia National Park
The NPS says the increases would put Acadia on the same fee scale as those charged at other iconic national parks such as Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Portland man accused of killing girlfriend in Acadia hit-and-run pleads not guilty
Raymond Lester is charged with murder in the death of Nicole Mokeme, who was killed while hosting a retreat in Acadia National Park last June.
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Human remains found at Acadia National Park
Authorities say the discovery does not appear to be related to a criminal case.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Acadia celebrates a landmark investment in the great outdoors
The Great American Outdoors Act helps make up for years of limited funding that degraded the National Park Service’s ability to address infrastructure.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Portland man accused of killing girlfriend is back in Maine, in court
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Raymond Lester in Cancun, Mexico, last week. He is charged with murder in the death of Nicole Mokeme at Acadia National Park.
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Portland man accused of killing girlfriend was drinking, driving fast before her death, affidavit says
A federal affidavit cites numerous witnesses describing Raymond Lester’s erratic behavior on the night before Nicole Mokeme was found dead at Acadia National Park.