Deb Haaland, the first Native American to be confirmed as a Cabinet secretary, also will meet with Wabanaki leaders to talk about the Biden administration’s support for public lands.
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‘Exceptional’ rainstorm heavily damages carriage roads at Acadia National Park
The storm early on June 9 dumped about 5 inches of rain on the park in the space of a few hours, and washed out 10 miles of the popular 45-mile carriage road system.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Appeals court considers blood-alcohol test in fatal Acadia crash
A blood sample indicated the driver was intoxicated, but a judge said it could not be used as evidence because there was no warrant.
Posted inMaine, Outdoors
Several trails in Acadia National Park closed because of nesting peregrine falcons
The Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, and a portion of the Orange & Black Path are closed until further notice.
Posted inMaine, News
Park service identifies hikers found dead in Acadia National Park
Wayne Beckford and Kassandra Caceres of Massachusetts were hiking in the park when they apparently fell along ice-covered cliff bands.
Posted inMaine, New England
Two hikers found dead after apparent fall in Acadia National Park
Officials say a man and woman from Massachusetts appear to have fallen about 100 feet along ice-covered cliff bands on Dorr Mountain.
Posted inMaine
Helicopter rescues Belfast man from icy trail in Acadia
Acadia National Park rangers had to summon a helicopter to rescue Maine man trapped on ice on the Precipice Trail
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. King to chair Senate panels on national parks and nuclear forces
Maine’s junior U.S. senator was tapped to chair the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, and a subcommittee that oversees U.S. nuclear and strategic forces.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins to back Haaland for Interior secretary, sealing her approval
The announcement makes Haaland’s confirmation by the Senate nearly certain and follows Haaland’s endorsement last week by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress comes together finally to help national parks
The Great American Outdoors Act was a great step, but the work shouldn’t end there.